by Maria Tumolo | Jan 19, 2017 | Chinese New Year, Festivals, Fine Dining
There’s a culinary gem in London’s historic Square Mile, nestled inside the Crown Plaza London Hotel. It’s the Chinese Cricket Club Restaurant on New Bridge Street. The hotel was built on the foundations of King Henry VIII’s former Bridewell Palace and the...
by Maria Tumolo | Dec 15, 2016 | Drusillas Park, Family Recreation, Festivals
Last Sunday we visited Drusilla’s Park. The children were excited because they still had fond memories from our summer visit . I was looking forward to the Hello Kitty Secret Garden again. I love those cars! The children wanted to see Santa. We arrived on site around...
by Maria Tumolo | Nov 24, 2016 | Christmas, Festivals
In the past I’ve written about multicultural Christmas gift for children. This year I thought I’d mix it up a bit. I spotted toys and books that I think would make lovely Christmas gifts or stocking fillers. Here’s are the 10 products that I’ve selected in no...
by Maria Tumolo | Dec 31, 2015 | Family Holidays, Family Recreation, Festivals, Staycation
My family and I spent our Christmas in Lincolnshire, this year. Hubby found the perfect place for us and booked it a year in advance. It was worth it. Roe Deer Lodge, at the Lincoln Retreat became our home away from home for one week. We had a remarkable week of house...
by Maria Tumolo | Dec 3, 2014 | Children's Toys, Christmas, Festivals, Isossy Children, Multicultural, Multicultural Products
So you missed Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales but you still have Christmas presents to buy. Whenever I can I like to buy from small business. I like handmade products. I also like products that are a bit different from what you might find on the high street,...
by Maria Tumolo | Jul 13, 2014 | Christmas, Family Traditions, Festivals, Press Days, Sainsbury's
Just over a week ago, on a gorgeous summer’s day I attended the Sainsbury’s Christmas press event. It was held at the magnificent venue of Somerset House which is south on The Strand, London and overlooks the River Thames. Upon entering the venue there was the air of...
