Leonora’s Teen And Tween Gift Guide

Leonora’s Teen And Tween Gift Guide

I find tweens and teens incredibly hard to buy for when it comes to Christmas, but I have put together this little list which I hope you will find useful.

Mum on the Run: Look for November

I love dressing up for the winter months and there are so many delicious things in store at the moment.  High up on my More

Decorate Your Door Step This Halloween With These Frightfully Ghoulish Ideas

To set the stage for a spook-tacular Halloween atmosphere in your front garden, begin by incorporating three iconic elements: pumpkins, bats, and eerie ghosts.

Mum on the Run: Look for October

This October is still all about layering for me. A great pair of black jeans and a crisp white tee is a good base More

5 Things Lady Bamford Loves Right Now

I am so happy to have my mother-in-law featuring her favourite things this month, and I hope you enjoy reading what she’s loving right now!

Mum on the Run: Look for September

September is always a hard one when it comes to an easy mum on the run style. It’s been such an odd summer and More

5 Things Courtney Adamo Loves Right Now

Courtney’s recommendations for the latest and coolest new products, recipes and experiences.

Mum On The Run: Look For August

What does one wear in August running about town?  Or might you be running off on a last minute holiday? I’ll tell you what More

Mum On The Run: Look For July

Leonora’s pick of holiday mum on the run fashion for July.

Leonora’s Favourite Kids’ Sets From The White Company

Kids’ sets give you a convenient and coordinated outfit, for a stylish and put-together look, combining comfort and ease of movement for active little ones.

Best Family Places To Stay In The Cotswolds And Gloucestershire

Leonora brings you her guide to the best family places to stay in the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire. I’m lucky enough to spend my time More

Mum On The Run: Look For June

Leo’s perfect June picks are a chic denim dress, a Riviera style silk hair scarf, comfortable espadrilles, and a trendy bag.

Mum On The Run: The Look For May

Look effortlessly chic and comfy with a tracksuit from Pangaia, a cap from Matches Fashion and New Balance sneakers.

Mum On The Run: The Look For April

I’d love to say the sun has been out every day but it’s a typical English Spring and I’m still layering up every day. More

Mum On The Run: The Look For March

From easy stretch denim and Breton stripes, here’s what Leo’s wearing this March. 

Leonora’s Guide Disney World: Everything You Need To Know

If you’re considering booking a lifetime trip for the whole family, check out Leonora’s family guide to Disney World.

14 Bond Girl Inspired Sexy Ski Suits

Want to look the part on the slopes this ski season? Check out our pick of the best all-in-one ski suits, catsuits and sexy salopettes.

Immersive Exhibitions In London To See With The Kids This Holiday

If you’re looking for things to do this Christmas holiday, we’ve put together a list of the best exhibitions in London to see with the kids. 

Leonora’s Christmas Wish List

I never normally put an actual list together but this year there are SO many amazing things and I’m getting excited by all the sparkle.

Introducing Baba West Strawberry Fruit Bears

Use the discount code MYBABABEARS to get a 10% discount on up to 3 packs of Fruit Bears.

99 Baby Products Recommended By New Mums

If you’re looking for a shopping list of the best baby products, you’ve come to the right place. As recommended by mums.

Leonora’s Lowdown On Dyslexia, Neurodiversity And Helpful Resources

They say that you can’t diagnose a child with dyslexia until they’re 7 years old but I knew that something wasn’t quite right much earlier.

How To Make The Ultimate Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board

Leonora’s guide to making the ultimate hot chocolate charcuterie board this Christmas. Yum!

14 Adorable Halloween Costumes For Babies & Toddlers

Halloween seems to be getting bigger every year and I have to say that the costumes I love most have to be the cute little baby ones. I’ve pulled together my favourite ten.

Recommended Products You’ll Want To Use After Having A Caesarean Section

I had to have a C-section with my last baby and having had two natural births, there was a lot to learn. Here’s a selection of recommended products you’ll want to stock up on.

Leonora’s Little Shop Of Luxuries: An Aladdin’s Cave For Mamas

Have you visited Leonora’s shop? An Aladdin’s cave full of unique, beautiful and super-handy products for you and your kids.

The Hospital Bag: Leonora’s Guide On What To Pack

For my first baby, I must have taken three suitcases – half of which remained unopened – but for my second and third, I managed to pare it down to the essentials.

Leonora’s Story: Broken Bones And What Every Parent Needs To Know

As my eldest jumped up, it looked like my youngest put his arm out and ‘snap’. I ran to him, had a look and immediately thought it was broken.

How To Choose The Right School For Your Child

Choose the right school for your child with help from Talk Education. Their parent advisory service is simple and straightforward. Leonora tells us more…

How To Set Parental Controls: The Ultimate (& Easy) Guide

Safeguard your children on the internet with this ultimate guide to Apple Family Sharing.

Leonora’s Three Top Tips for Creating A Dream Nursery

Leonora talks dreamy nursery interiors, why she loves the Stokke Sleepi, and her pick of the coolest interiors online right now…

Twinning Mother & Daughter Looks Made Easy With This One-Stop Shop

I love wearing something to match my little girl and I’m so happy to see that these gorgeous mini-me pieces have landed on Net-a-Porter.

Leonora’s Favourite Cookbooks For Feeding The Whole Family

I wanted to share with you the cookery books that I rely on week in week out for feeding my family.

Beauty Treatments On-Demand At Home, Or Even At Your Desk!

Dubbed “the Uber for beauty”, we booked an office visit from Ruuby for a quick manicure between meetings. Read our review here.

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What’s In Your Basket? 10 Products to Shake-Up The Weekly Shop

Bored of the same old food shop? I asked some friends to share the contents of their online shop, to generate some much-needed lunch and snack-time inspiration. What’s in your basket!?

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The Must-Have App That Promises to Keep Your Children Safer Online

In this interview I continue my campaign for better internet safety for children with an interview with the incredibly interesting Richard Pursey, CEO of SafeToNet.com. 

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The NSPCC on Keeping Your Children Safe on The Internet

I interviewed NSPCC’s Child Safety Online Policy Manager Martha Kirby to find out what they’re doing as an organisation to safeguard our children online.

Alexa, Show Me Porn! Leonora Calls for Online Change

I have been wanting to safeguard my devices so that my children can use them safely for a long time and I have hit a brick wall.

Shop The Kids’ Toys This Christmas with One-Click

I feel a bit naughty doing this post because I’m usually all about supporting local and independent toy shops but I wanted to share this cheat’s guide to Christmas shopping for the kids.

4 Heart-Warming Bowls of Deliciousness to Try This Weekend 

I love one big bowl of food to dive in to at this time of year and some of my favourite food blogs are More

The Coolest Personalised Fashion for Kids

I’m a sucker for a bit of personalisation and I’ve been researching some companies that will not only do standard sayings but also bespoke slogans. 

Join Us For Tommy’s Inaugural Children’s Carol Service

I’m so proud to be on the committee for this wonderful charity Tommy’s and I do hope that you will join us at their inaugural Children’s Carol service. My friend Marina Fogle wanted to create something truly unique, full of light, laughter and the joy of Christmas with children at its heart.

Chasing The Sun: What I Wish I Could Be Wearing Right Now

As I type, I’m in rainy England just dreaming of these gorgeous holiday fashion looks…here’s what I’d rather be wearing on holiday in a sunnier climate.

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Revamp Your Winter Wardrobe with One of This Season’s Must-Have Coats

I can’t be the only one in a total muddle about to wear at the moment, can I? It’s the cooler weather that sweeps More

You & Your Fertility Workshop: How To Get Your Body Baby Ready With Zita West

Zita West is hosting a day workshop help you understand your fertility potential, manage mindset and stress, focus on the right nutrition and help create a personalised plan of action for you.

Leonora’s Perfect Present Ideas For Father’s Day

I find it SO incredibly hard to think of interesting ideas when it comes to men’s present giving but this year there seems to be an abundance of super cool products for men.

How I Allergy Weaned My Baby

Leonora talks about her personal experience weaning her baby and advises on the stages she went through.

CMPA and c-section babies

Are C-Section Babies More Likely to Have Milk Allergies? 

Are c-section babies more likely to have milk allergies? Leonora Bamford talks about her son’s experience following a caesarean section.

How Leonora Built Her Dream Nursery, Third Time Lucky…

Leonora was about to pull her hair out over finding the perfect cot.. until she came across this brand.

How Leo Made The Big Move From Town To Country

A few months ago we would never – I mean never – move out of London, but then we did exactly that. We relocated our whole family in the middle of a school year to Oxfordshire.

44 Tips To Tackle The British Education System

We were the marketing partner again this year at Tatler Schools Live, and we jotted down some of their top tips to tackle the British education system!

How To Sleep Safely During Pregnancy

We speak to Marina Fogle from The Bump Class on the #SleepOnSide campaign and the link between sleeping supine (on back) in late pregnancy and stillbirth.

The Super Cute Swedish Pop Up Store You Need To Visit!

If you’re in Chelsea this month, swing by the gorgeous new pop up store of Newbie – my favourite new Swedish lifestyle brand for babies and children.

Leonora's Quick Pitta Pocket Toasties

Leonora’s Quick Pitta Pocket Toasties

If I’m ever at a loss at what to cook on a Sunday evening, I so often turn to my version of my childhood More

How To Be A Good Enough Parent

Dr Fiona Pienaar spoke at the Tatler Schools Live 2017 event yesterday, and focused on the dos and don’ts of raising a happy child.

Can A Particular Mattress Make Your Baby Have A Better Night’s Sleep?

We spend almost half our life so the mattress you choose must be important.

Leonora’s Flourless Pancake 

Ingredients:  2 banans 2 eggs pancake toppings Method: Pop the peeled bananas in a blender and crack the eggs on top. Blitz for five More

The Hottest New Restaurant In Chelsea: Granger & Co

I’ve been a massive fan of Bill Granger for many years, and I often make a trip to Notting Hill for his delicious healthy classics.

Leonora’s Healthy Family Lamb and Couscous Recipe

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil One lamb cannon (this recipe also works with beef) 200ml boiling water 160g Couscous 2 x tablespoon Soya sauce – light More

Leo Reviews: Top 3 Steamers To Hit The Baby Market

Leonora Bamford reviews the latest steamers. The trio include the BÉABA Babycook, Tommee Tippee and the Philips AVENT 4-in-1 Baby Food Steamer.

Healthy Ice Lollies To Make When The Sun Comes Out

Here are our absolute favourite healthy ice lolly recipes for some sweet guilt-free treats in the sun!

Leonora Review of Baby Jogger

Why We Love The Baby Jogger City Mini GT (especially in the countryside!)

Leonora Bamford’s review of the Baby Jogger City Mini GT available at Mothercare. The City Mini GT even excels in the countryside!

Explaining Terrorism to a Child

Westminster Attack: How Do You Explain Terrorism To A Child?

Westminster attack in London – what do you tell the children? Here are some tips on explaining terrorism to help them understand.

Chromosome Testing

National Down’s Syndrome Day: Did You Test for Down’s Syndrome & Other Chromosomal Disorders? 

The aim of the SAFE test Panorama and Harmony tests are to find out whether your unborn baby has a chromosomal abnormality, such as down’s syndrome.

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Finally! An Easy Present For The Man In Your Life That You Know He’ll Love!

Like most men, my husband is almost impossible to buy presents for. It doesn’t help matters that his birthday falls on Christmas Eve! I More