Movies

Netflix Marco Polo will keep us glued to the screen

This Friday 12th December 2014 two great masterpieces of world cinematography are out to be enjoyed by millions of people across the globe, The Hobbit – The Battle Of The Five Armies and Netflix mini series Marco Polo based on the famous Italian explorer’s real adventures. Apologies to all Lord of the Rings’ fans, but with all due respect I’ll be watching Netflix Marco Polo…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

London Mums' fab coffee mornings - the Italian way

On Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th December 2014, London Mums teamed up with illycaffè to host two coffee tasting and training days for its new brand ambassadors. We had a fantastic day, starting off in illy’s Regent Street café where we had a delicious Italian lunch, and then moving on to illy’s Islington University of Coffee where we learnt to tell our cappuccinos from our lattes! At the…
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Newsletter

London Mums December 2014 Newsletter - School Holidays activities & London Christmas

Hi London Mums Our Christmas Party was great and got us all in the festive spirit. London looks amazing this time of the year with all the illuminated Christmas trees, decorated shops, the quirky street markets and all the temporary installations that London offers us every year. London Mums have prepared Christmas features covering trends in home fashion, decorations as well as Christmas gifts.
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Product reviews

The Ultimate London Mums Christmas Gift Guide 2014

Unsurprisingly a recent study commissioned by the Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) has revealed that Britain’s favourite toy brands are Barbie and Lego. The research showed that global brands Lego and Barbie dominate both in the UK and abroad, as the brands celebrate their 65th and 55th birthdays respectively, demonstrating the longevity of these iconic brands.
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Get Creative

Christmas Decorations Ideas and Trends 2014

London Mums went on the hunt for Christmas Decorations Ideas and Trends for 2014. Here are our discoveries. Let us know if you agree and what your favourite trend is for this Christmas. Home Decorations If you like the classic Red and Green look this year opt for vintage looking decorations as they seem to be on trend. Christmas vintage decorations by Tesco Christmas Tree decorations and…
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Attractions

A Get Santa Christmas tour of London

To celebrate the release of Get Santa (in UK cinemas on the 5th December 2014), we’re taking a Christmassy look at some of the film’s key locations.  Enjoy London Mums’ Get Santa Christmas tour of London. In Get Santa. young Tom (Kit Connor) ‘kidnaps’ Santa’s reindeer from Richmond Park and goes on a journey to get him out of prison with his dad. Tower Bridge You might…
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Books

Christmas Gift ideas: BOOKS FOR MUM & DAD

Books always make good presents for everybody. For those who don’t like reading, picture books or reference titles are ideal too. Here are suggestions for BOOKS FOR MUM & DAD or friends and family. Guinness World Records On 10th September 2014, Guinness World Records celebrates its 60th Anniversary, with the launch of the Guinness World Records 2015 Edition. Honestly this is…
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Tested & Recommended

Original Christmas Gift Ideas for Mum & Dad

As parents we always think of our children first. This space is dedicated to parents and here are practical and original Christmas Gift Ideas for Mum & Dad. Buy yourself a present! It’s the best way to get what you want and when you want it. 🙂 THE RISE OF THE SELFIE – THE ULTIMATE SELFIE TOOL! Last Summer I had a digital detox and felt good but now that I am back to my…
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Product reviews

Baubles Wonderland - the quirkiest and kitchest Baubles for this Christmas 2014

I have been on the hunt for the quirkiest and kitchest Baubles for this Christmas and I am proud to say that I have found great ones. Enjoy my amusing findings 🙂 The main trends for Christmas 2014 are: –         Colour Burst –         Through The Wardrobe –         Wonderland –         Starry Night My favourite findings come from the…
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