Stress free security


Packing for a holiday can be stressful enough – without the added hassle of tightened airport security.  To help make getting to and through the airport as stress free as possible, Heathrow parking specialist, Purple Parking has summed up the main restrictions faced when taking your family and hand luggage through security. Liquids: Liquids need to be carried in containers which hold 100ml … [Read more...]

Family Watersports in Greece


One of the most appealing parts of taking a family holiday is the ocean. The sea can be relaxing and exciting and offers the ideal opportunity for building confidence in the water and teaching children about the joys and hazards of swimming. Your time away also gives you the chance to get active both under and on the water – and there a wide range of sporting options on offer for families looking … [Read more...]

Finding fun for all the family


A recent study showed that one in four couples choose an 'extended family holiday’ - preferring to holiday with parents and grandparents[1].  A week away provides quality time with loved ones who can be hard to see throughout the year.  There are also many added bonuses too - grandparents love to help with the babysitting, cousins are great playmates and often a villa all together can be quite … [Read more...]

How to Host the Ultimate Baby Shower


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Much like Halloween, although a lot less scary, baby showers originated in the US but have slowly crept over to British shores and are now an essential part of many women’s pregnancies- especially celeb ladies! A survey by Carte Blanche recently revealed that two-thirds of mums-to-be have plans for a baby shower before their nine months are up and it’s not surprising; they’re the perfect way … [Read more...]

MUMABLE RE-LAUNCH


The re-launch of Mumable is here! It's been lovely finding out that so many of you have been missing Mumable's regular features by all the emails we have been receiving.... We are now working on a little re-design and some new regular parenting content coming your way very soon. If you are interested in being on the parenting author panel, just fill in the form and we will respond as soon as … [Read more...]

Marks & Spencer Launches Online Maternity Bra Advice Tool


Iconic British retailer Marks & Spencer has launched an online advice tool which gives pregnant women advice on maternity bras and breast health, tailored to their exact stage of pregnancy. The tool is available online within the Lingerie area of www.marksandspencer.com and features advice from Julia Mercer, Lingerie Technical Manager at M&S. It allows users to select how many weeks’ pregnant … [Read more...]