Travel with kids

Unveiling Ibiza's seaside secrets: Embark on a maritime adventure

The Mediterranean island of Ibiza is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, sprawling beaches, and world-class resorts. Yet, many travellers often overlook the island’s hidden treasures that can only be accessed by sea. When you hire a boat in Ibiza, you unlock a completely different and extraordinarily unique perspective of this Balearic paradise. The Adventure Begins As soon as you set sail…
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Schooling

Back-To-School: The smart shopper's guide

Back-To-School: The smart shopper’s guide. With the kids going back to school, many parents are pulling their hair out, wondering how they’re going to provide them with everything they need. That’s where this post can help. We take a look at some of the unique things you can do to bring down the cost of sending your child back-to-school for the new term. Here’s everything you…
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Recipes

Recipe: Gateau de Savoie

This recipe for Gateau de Savoie was donated to London Mums by Florence Rebattet, chef and founder of En Cuisine Cooking School. “I spent most of childhood in Biarritz, on the beach, with this cake stuffed in my mouth! I absolutely loved it and couldn’t get enough.” This recipe is suitable for children (with adult supervision if necessary) and is one of the many recipes Flo teaches…
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Recipes

Recipe: Madeleines

This recipe for Madeleines was donated to London Mums by Florence Rebattet, chef, founder of En Cuisine Cooking School, and finalist of Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Future Food Stars’ (series 2). Enjoy! “This recipe for mouthwatering Madeleines is from my recipe book ‘Cook with Flo’”. This recipe is suitable for children (with adult supervision, if necessary) and is one of the…
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Recipes

Recipe: Roasted vegetables

Recipe for roasted vegetables by Florence Rebattet, chef, founder of En Cuisine Cooking School, and finalist of Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Future Food Stars’ (series 2). A twist on the traditional English dish, this uses seasonal vegetables (and not just root veggies) to add crunchiness and colour to any meal. Perfectly seasoned, it is particularly delicious served with Gratin Dauphinois. Includes a…
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Recipes

Recipe: Lemon and Chia Seed Muffin Cakes

I love this recipe for Lemon and Chia Seed Muffin Cakes by Florence Rebattet, chef and founder of En Cuisine Cooking School. All the comfort of tasty muffins but with a healthy twist, using coconut sugar, lemon and chia seeds to ensure a delicious, zesty treat for the kids – and parents too. Includes a “little chef tip”. “One of my first sweet recipes when I started teaching children to…
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Recipes

Recipe: Gratin Dauphinois

I love this recipe for Gratin Dauphinois by Florence Rebattet, chef, founder of En Cuisine Cooking School, and finalist of Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Future Food Stars’ (series 2). Potatoes are a typical English comfort food. And in France Gratin Dauphinois is also a winter staple. Here, Flo uses a Family recipe from Grenoble, including the warming ingredients of garlic and nutmeg. Includes…
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Parenting Skills

Dealing with a move to a new city - A simple guide

For many London Mums, living in the midst of a city, no matter what area they occupy, is second nature. There’s certainly an adjusted flow of life in an urban area compared to much of the country, but that doesn’t mean you have it worse off. In fact, having access to all of the modern-day conveniences, living on the cutting edge, ensuring your children are closer to job opportunities, all of…
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Fitness & Health

The problem with over-the-counter hearing aids

The technology behind hearing aids keeps advancing. It’s far better today than fifty years ago or even twenty. That’s great news for anyone losing their hearing. There are hearing solutions involving the different hearing aids on the market, and many are quite effective. However, you may not be certain about whether an over-the-counter hearing aid is the best option or whether you’d do…
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Fashion & Beauty

5-minute beauty hacks for the school run

Mornings are often a chaotic whirlwind for parents, especially when the school run is part of the equation. The mad dash to get both yourself and your little ones ready can leave you feeling frazzled. Amidst the morning rush, finding time for a full beauty routine might seem impossible. But fear not, London Mums, because we’ve got you covered with some quick beauty hacks that will have you…
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