London Life
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Days Out: London Transport Museum
Located in the heart of Covent Garden, a trip to the London Transport Museum makes for a great family day out. As a world-class city, London has numerous family-friendly museums dotted around the…
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Gratitude on Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! On the fourth Thursday of November, Americans come together to give thanks and share a feast of turkey, potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving is one of the major…
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Happy Diwali
From my family to yours, wishing you a very happy Diwali on the occasion of Hindu New Year. Diwali is the Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains across India and…
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Parkin Cake for Guy Fawkes Night
It’s Bonfire Night in the U.K. Time to celebrate with over a bonfire, Parkin cake, and some classic bangers and mash. Remember, remember the 5th of November — it’s Guy Fawkes Night! Tonight…
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Happy Halloween!
Every autumn we look forward to all the Halloween festivities – pumpkin patch, jack-o-lanterns, and costume parties. It’s a fun holiday for kiddos and adults alike! Last Halloween, Lady Yeya and Baby L’s…
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Days Out: The Horniman Museum
A hidden gem tucked away in southeast London, the Horniman Museum is a wonderful place for families. It has a dedicated Butterfly House, aquarium and galleries focusing on natural history, world cultures, and…
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Days Out: Autumn at Battersea Park
Another lovely urban park with riverside views, children’s zoo, boating lake, and walking paths, Battersea Park has something for everyone. Beautiful Battersea Park sits across the River Thames from the Chelsea Embankment. Pulling…
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Day Trip: Whitstable, U.K.
With pastel-coloured buildings, oysters galore, and pebble beaches, Whitstable is a perfect day trip for a dose of the classic British seaside. We are lucky to get one last burst of summery weather.…
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Days Out: Natural History Museum
A day out with dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum? Yes, please! One of my favourite things about living in London is all the wonderful world-class museums. Most museums if not all are…
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Days Out: Beckenham Place Park
We have been making our way around all of the parks in SE London recently including Beckenham Place Park. For families with young kids, neighborhood parks are godsent for playdates and meet-ups without…
