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Round Up: Soft Plays in South London
What to do with kids when the weather is frightful and it’s cold outside? Here’s a rundown of indoor soft plays in South London. In the winter I always struggle to find suitable…
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Gochujang: A Staple in Korean Cooking
A distinctive savoury, sweet and spicy fermented chili paste, gochujang is used in practically everything in Korean cooking from marinades to stews. Gochujang? What is that? Admittedly, I had no idea that this…
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Good Eats on the Big Green Egg
One of the best lifestyle upgrades, the Big Green Egg never disappoints when it comes to outdoor cooking. We look forward to more good eats on the Big Green Egg. Happy New Year…
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Stick Man Live in Theatre
Stick Man Live is a lovely West End adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Schedffler’s all-time favourite book who has a misadventure trying to get back to his family tree. Having enjoyed the…
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Magical Christmas Ideas for Families
The festive season is about family and making magical Christmas memories. Here are some ideas for some family-friendly Christmas fun. The kid’s winter break is finally here. Time to make some magical Christmas…
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Merry and Bright: Christmas Lights in London
Let the Christmas season be merry and bright with a tour of the best Christmas lights around Central London from Regent Street to Carnaby Street. There is really no place like London during…
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Primary School Series: What to Look for at the Open Mornings
Do your research, talk to parents, and visit open mornings to make a sensible decision when selecting a primary school. For the past few months, I have attended an open morning at various…
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Christmas Traditions: Time to Ring in the Season
It’s that time of the year and it’s time to ring in the season. What are your family Christmas traditions? This post may contain affiliate links for which I may earn a small…
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Primary School Series: State vs Independent Schools
As if looking at local primary schools isn’t challenging enough, what if you throw independent (private) schools into the mix? Some thoughts on state vs independent schools. In the U.K., you can either…
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With Gratitude on Thanksgiving
In addition to turkey, pumpkin pie and American football, Thanksgiving is about gratitude and spending time with family and friends. My daughter is a big fan of Frozen. No surprise here; I think…
