Fashion & Beauty

Who said 'football mums' can't be fashionable?

I am a real football mother, i.e. a mum who plays football with other mums. But the expression ‘football mums’ is also given to mums that are particularly involved with their children’s activities. This is usually because they’re a full-time parent and or housewife whose role it is to maintain the home and the children. Some people prefer this lifestyle and we should not shame anyone…
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Get Creative

Money-saving gifts for everyone on your list

No matter the occasion, choosing the ideal gift for someone you care for can be a challenging task, especially if you are low with cash. Even though it is always better to give than to receive, when money is tight this can be a hard issue. However, there is no need to get stressed since there are some fun and lucrative ways you can get or make the perfect gift for any occasion and put a smile on…
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Travel with kids

Taking a pilgrimage for your health: A first timer’s guide

When I was 14 I went on a pilgrimage to Assisi (Umbria, Italy) with my aunt who was very keen to show me some of her volunteering work. I did not expect it to be fun, but I still have fond memories of that trip. When you are experiencing health issues, sometimes the best thing that you can do is to jet off and take a pilgrimage to make you feel better. While not every medical condition can be…
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Baby & Toddlers

Baby Sensory launches exclusive 'Hello Baby Massage' classes nationwide

Multi-award winning, early years sensory experience provider, Baby Sensory, has launched Hello Baby Massage classes designed exclusively for new babies from birth up to 3 months of age.An extension to its popular sensory classes, the sessions, which focus on the ‘power of touch’, include baby massage, hand, foot and ear reflexology, baby yoga, sensory activities, bonding…
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Party tips

Festive cheer: Family-friendly Christmas party ideas

The most wonderful time of the year will soon be upon us, so it’s time to start planning the Christmas party and festivities to make the most of the build up to the big day with food, family and get-togethers. Whether it’s cosy days in with the family or a big festive gathering to bring everyone together, there are party ideas for every type of home and budget. Festive games Games are…
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Cultur-Italy EzineTravel with kids

Christmas in Tuscany

London Mums’ travel blogger from Italy, Rita Kobrak, has sent us lovely tips on how to spend Christmas in Tuscany. Take advantage of the school holidays to go on a trip to Tuscany and let a local Tuscan chefprepare a delicious Tuscan Christmas lunch feast for you and your family to remember. No shopping, no cooking and no washing up! The fantastic food, the welcoming attitude…
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Parenting Skills

Requirements for changing the name on a Birth Certificate

Here’s the thing with birth certificates – they are a lot more important than some people seem to believe. It is not just a piece of paper, it is a record that carries a lot of weight on an institutional level. That is why, when you want to change it, the process is usually a bit more tedious and difficult than you would initially assume. However, it is still something that you…
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Childcare

Creating a Nursery that Enriches a Child’s Experience

For many parents, while they might love the idea of continuing their job as a stay-at-home mum or dad, often, this is a situation that is short-lived. Finances usually play a huge part in why parents have to go back to work, and so the feeling of worry about how their child will continue their development journey is much higher. When it comes time for them to go back to work, they want to know…
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Travel with kids

Holiday savings tips for families with school-aged children

We all know the potential financial strain a family holiday can put on the household finances, but there are things you can do to lessen the impact. For example, when you’re deciding the type of break you’d like, remember that all-inclusive holidays can save you money, because pretty much everything is included, so budgeting is much easier. This is just one great way to save money…
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