Fashion & Beauty

Ta da! It's National Christmas Jumper day - London Mums reveal their favourite jumpers

Today it’s National Christmas Jumper day, what jumper will you choose? Be sure to stand out from the crowd and rock some fun designs. London Mums favourite jumpers are ….. drum drum. Read below. They might be embroidered with a penguin, a reindeer, snowflakes or a cheerful Father Christmas and they look as though they are being worn to please Granny. In the past any self-respecting…
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Peanuts Fun - How To Make A Red Baron Plane

There’s less than a week to go before Snoopy And Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie zooms into cinemas. And that means there’s still time for some more Peanuts fun with another of our special video guides. If you enjoyed making the Snoopy puppet last week, how about building a Red Baron plane? All you need is a wooden clothes peg, iced lolly sticks, paint, paper, scissors and glue.
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Recipes

Festive Food Swap Challenge: Recipe for Creamed Leeks

When a few weeks ago Tesco asked me if I wanted to participate in a festive food swap challenge I was over the moon. This initiative is meant to inspire people to experience new flavours, with a range of products from across the world available in store. I love food and cooking so this was right up my street. In exchange for one of my favourite Italian Christmas recipes – I chose Panettone…
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Baubles & Christmas Tree Decorations

Looking for new Baubles and Christmas decorations every year is one of my favourite activities. With the help of some elves from Dobbies and Tesco I have now identified some trends for this Christmas. You’ll agree with me that images speak more than words. Sparkle and glitter – The Cinderella Look With the release of the Disney Cinderella movie, Cinderella will inspire this Christmas…
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Fashion & Beauty

Christmas Beauty Essentials - Gifting ideas

The Winter season is tough on our skin so it’s important during the festivities to treat our body like a temple. Here are my favourite Christmas Beauty Essentials to end the year with a glow. Olverum bath Oil 125ml  RRP £23.45 Olverum Bath Oil is a beauty essential item that every woman deserves in her Me-Time to sooth and revive while everyday stress and tension evaporate in a long…
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School craft ideas: home made Viking costume

World Book Day or the School assembly is at the door and you need to make a Viking costume. Sounds familiar? Mums and dads are often called upon to prepare all sorts of historical outfits for their offspring history lessons. You don’t need to be an expert in Viking history. Maybe you are a fan of the TV series Beowulf and you love Vikings. Just take a look at some of our ideas and you will…
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Parenting Skills

How to keep your children safe from cyberbullies

As a psychotherapist, I’ve worked with many children and parents who’ve found themselves at the mercy of cyberbullies. The abuse is more common and unrelenting than you might think. According to the CyberSmile Foundation, 55% of children in 2015 had experienced online bullying, but if you need more evidence just look at the increase in awareness events. November is Anti-Bullying month, with…
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The ultimate guide to Advent Calendars to count down to Christmas

What is it about Advent Calendars that makes them so popular?  Where does this tradition come from? I have asked myself these questions and went out to find out where the tradition has started and why we all love it so much. London Mums have also tried to make their own ones and kids club reporters have also provided a list of their favourite Advent Calendars for this Christmas. It’s…
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Recipes

London Mums go to cookery school: Mexican Fiesta – Salt Chocolate Pot with Tequila and Orange Granita part 3

In the third part of the Mexican Fiesta workshop at the Waitrose Cookery School we learnt how to make Salt Chocolate Pot with Tequila and Orange Granita. This is a very rich dessert and despite all the detailed instructions in this article it is super easy to make. You will impress your guests with it. Guaranteed! Ingredients (Serves 2) For the Granita: 200ml Orange Juice…
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London Mums go to cookery school: Mexican Fiesta - Margarita tiger prawns & Mexican side dishes part 2

In the second part of the workshop at the Waitrose Cookery School we learnt how to make Margarita tiger prawns, chipotle crema slaw and smoked paprika corn. This is an extremely nutritious, healthy and tasty recipe that even children will enjoy. It’s perfect for day-to-day family meals as well as a Mexican Fiesta themed party. Ingredients (Serves 4) 10 Tiger prawns, peeled, head and…
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