BlogTested & Recommended

Father's Day 2012 Gift guide

17th June 2012 is Father’s Day. It’s always quite difficult to buy presents for men in general. Here is a selection of gifts London Mums went out and found for you! Surprise the men in your life with one of these unique gifts. Are you looking for a heart-felt gift to treat your mum this Father’s Day? Merci Maman offers a range of hand-engraved bracelets that will keep loved ones…
Read more
BlogNewsletter

June 2012 Newsletter

Dear London Mums This month I realised how much I love this city and its people! Is it maybe because it looks at its best with all these Union Jack flags and clean streets? Or maybe I am just infatuated with this buzzing metropole? I am Italian so patriotic flags waving has never really been my thing. Neither I have been a royalist by any mean and I have never particularly liked all these…
Read more
BlogGet CreativeParty tips

Top ten tips on being a great party host during this Jubilympic year

Amazing Party Hosting Tips and Quotes by Polly Betton. 1. Communicate with your guests When you invite guests be as clear as possible about what sort of party it is (i.e. is it formal or relaxed, tightly planned or easy going) so that they know what to expect and what you expect of them. Ask them to RSVP, then send out a reminder email to confirmed attendees around a week before the party with…
Read more
BlogFeeding the FamilyParty tipsRecipes

Top ten dishes / drinks for a Jubilympic summer party – and how to put your own special spin on them

Polly Betton’s top ten dishes / drinks for a British summer party – and advice on how to put your own special spin on them. 1. Gin and tonic The gin and tonic is a quintessentially English drink. Make your version memorable by infusing the gin with rosemary. Simply add a few sprigs of fresh rosemary to your bottle of gin and leave in a cool, dark space for 3-5 days, shaking…
Read more
BlogParty tipsTested & Recommended

Jubilympic Pretty Things

2012 promises to be a momentous Jubilympic year and the countdown to London 2012 is in full swing! 2012 will not only see London hosting the world’s largest sporting event this summer, but we will also all be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. So it’s little wonder we have lots of reasons to get out the bunting and organise a street party or two. And naturally our iconic Union Jack…
Read more
BlogFeeding the FamilyRecipes

GRILLED PEACHES WITH AMARETTO AND VANILLA

This easy recipe can be served as a light dessert, or even on the BBQ. Perfect served with a generous scoop of Amaretto and Vanilla Ice Cream. You will impress your guests! Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 5 minutes INGREDIENTS 8 scoops of Carte D’Or Amaretto and Vanilla Ice Cream (200g/400ml) – this is the ice cream we have used for this recipe 4 ripe peaches 1 tsp icing sugar A drizzle…
Read more
BlogParty tips

How To Throw The Ultimate Jubilympic Street Party

The ultimate street party is all about the people – friends, family, neighbours or work colleagues, it’s the perfect chance to sit back, relax and enjoy a bank holiday weekend! So make sure you follow our top tips to create your very own Jubilympic street party. If you cannot have the Queen in person attending, make sure that you throw a great party without HM! Tip 1: Serve tasty food and…
Read more
BlogFeeding the FamilyRecipes

Banana and cinnamon ice cream waffles

This recipe isan indulgent breakfast treat and perfect for special occasions. Servings: 4 Prep time: 10 mins Ingredients 8 scoops of Carte D’Or Caramel Cinnamon Waffle Ice Cream (224g/400ml)- this is the ice cream we have used for this recipe 8 sweet waffles 1 tbsp cinnamon 2 tbsp caster sugar 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 25g chopped pecan nuts Method PLACE the waffles onto a baking tray.
Read more
BlogParenting Skills

COULD QUEST TO BE ‘A PERFECT PARENT’ LEAD TO ‘POST CRADLE DEPRESSION’?

Research recently released by parenting website Yano.co.uk reveals that more than six out of ten parents say that the pressure to be the ‘perfect parent’ has made them feel low or depressed. According to the study, more than six out of 10 mums and dads say the ‘pressure to be perfect’ has made them feel low or even depressed, with one in ten experiencing these feelings on a daily basis.
Read more