16th Dec 2022
We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a £100 voucher to spend exclusively online at XanderKostroma.uk the prize Xander uses semi-precious stones in his jewellery and home accessories and finishes his pieces with either 925 sterling silver or 14k gold plated components and findings. All the jewellery he produces is also nickel-free. The…
29th Nov 2022
Bablands December. Welcome back to our monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond). I’m Emmy and for the last six years I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on my blog, bablands.com. I’ve learnt a…
21st Nov 2022
Blackouts have become a topic of conversation in the UK for the first time in decades. Not since the early 1970s have we had to worry about planned power cuts. The National Grid is saying it is unlikely to happen, but we could see our power shut off for hours at a time this winter….
31st Oct 2022
It’s the time of the year where we are dreaming of getting away. Whether you are thinking about the warmer days of next summer or simply fancy a change of scenery, your next UK holiday could be only weeks or months away. But with the cost of living forever soaring, the idea of a holiday…
18th Oct 2022
The head of Britain’s electricity and gas systems has told households to prepare for blackouts between 4pm and 7pm on weekdays during “really, really cold” days in January and February, this of course is a worse case scenarioif gas imports are reduced as a knock-on effect from the situation in Europe. While numerous measures are…
30th Sep 2022
Bablands October. Welcome back to our monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond). I’m Emmy and for the last five years I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on my blog, bablands.com. I’ve learnt a…
9th Aug 2022
Understanding UC. There are so many anxieties at the moment about cost of living, rising energy bills and a dozen other things, not to mention what help is available – the whole thing can be daunting. There is help out there, which is great, but how do you find out you’re not missing out on…
20th Jun 2022
For years, British holiday-makers have had it easy. We haven’t had to worry too much about budgeting because we would usually double our spending money (or near enough) in the exchange. That’s no longer the case: Since Britain’s decision to leave the EU we don’t get much more than €1 for £1, meaning it’s more…
31st May 2022
Welcome back to our monthly roundup of the best free days out with kids in the capital (and beyond). I’m Emmy and for the last five years I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on my blog, bablands.com. I’ve learnt a lot about kids’…
29th Apr 2022
Welcome back to our new monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond). I’m Emmy and for the last five years I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on my blog, bablands.com. I’ve learnt a lot…
21st Apr 2022
When it comes to a blackout, they’re not common in the UK, but it’s always good to be prepared. Whether it lasts for a few minutes or a few hours, having a few pieces of kit in the house means you can stay warm and safe when the lights go off. With the energy crisis…
28th Feb 2022
Welcome back to our monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond). I’m Emmy and for the last five years I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on my blog, bablands.com. I’ve learnt a lot about…