24 HOURS IN LONDON WITH NOVOTEL BLACKFRIARS

With the new school year beginning we thought it would be fun to squeeze in a mini adventure and soak up the last of the summer by spending a 24 hours in London with Novotel. We were invited to stay in one of my favourite locations along the River Thames, at Novotel Blackfriars hotel, just a few minutes walk along Southbank.

10 THINGS TO DO IN LONDON WITH KIDS AT CHRISTMAS

There's only one more weekend before the man in red makes his overnight haul bringing gifts to kiddo's around the world, and I'm determined to fill each day with magic in the run up to Christmas. This month we've been trying to enjoy all the family festivities: the Christmas markets, hot coco and marshmallows, feeding reindeer, singing carols and even a trip to the big city to see the lights.

We had such a great weekend in London that I thought I'd share my top 10 things to do in London with kids at Christmas – in case you're stuck for any last minute ideas. Some people think heading to the UK's busiest city might be a crazy family day out, but I really love the buzz and bustle during the festive holidays.