Mothers4Children

Elemis and Mothers4Children: 20 Years of excellence

t5m — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:33:44 +0000

Skin care experts Elemis are this year celebrating their 20th anniversary as one of the leading British brands in the world of beauty and skincare - and to commemorate their achievements, they have partnered with children’s charity Mothers4Children.

Elemis have pledged their support for the children’s charity, founded by Lisa B, and will this year be fundraising and contributing to the worthwhile cause which works in conjunction with children’s organisations in the UK and abroad.

As a way of saying thank you to everyone who has supported them, and to announce their partnership with Mothers4Children, Elemis through a 20th anniversary party - inviting everyone from members of the beauty press to Mothers4Children trustees Trinny Woodall and Yasmin le Bon.

Let’s Lunch: Make a yummy pudding with Trinny Woodall

t5m — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:08:42 +0000

Despite being ‘all about clothes’, Trinny tells us that she loves pudding, which makes her ideal for advising us on the best puddings to serve at a lunch or dinner party.

Trinny has two quick, easy and delicious recipes; one of which is vanilla ice cream served with crushed up Dime bars and raspberries, and the other is a pear and banana crumble.

Talking us through the recipe - Trinny even let’s us in on the recipe for her favourite sauce….

The perfect way to finish up any meal!

Let’s Lunch: Set the table with Kelly Hoppen

t5m — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:04:00 +0000

British interior designer Kelly Hoppen talks us through how best to set your table for a dinner party or lunch, as part of Mothers4Children March initiative, Let’s Lunch.

Kelly tells us that she lines up table decorations in runners - whether they are fake flowers, or coral mixed with horns - and also uses jewelled bangles as napkin rings.

Kelly gives us plenty of tips on how to entertain- including using ceramic fruit as table decorations - or even lemons and limes in the summer to give the table a fresh, seasonal feel.

With all of Kelly’s advice, it’s now easier than ever to dress your table beautifully!

Let’s Lunch: Cook with Lisa B and Tom Aikens

t5m — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:02:27 +0000

Super chef Tom Aitkens and Lisa B (founder of Mothers4Children) show us how to make an easy, quick and delicious dinner - ideal for Mother’s Day or lunch with friends.

Tom (with some help from Lisa) shows us how to make a delicious chicken yoghurt dish with lime rice, roasted green beans and red onions with a rocket salad. He even makes the salad dressing himself…

However - it’s far less complicated than it sounds. Tom talks us through each stage - giving us helpful, insider tips - including how to get through chopping onions without crying! Apparently the key is breathing through your mouth…

And the end result? Good enough to eat!

Let’s Lunch: Arrange flowers with Lisa B and top florist Rob Van Heldon

t5m — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:57:39 +0000

As part of Mothers4Children March fundraising initiative Let’s Lunch, Lisa B and Britain’s top florish Rob Van Heldon have teamed up to show us how to make beautiful, easy and affordable floral arrangements at home.

When you’re having friends over for lunch, it’s not just about the food, it’s also about the presentation. And, while it would be great to use a professional florist each time, not everyone’s budget can stretch that far…

Rob tells us to think about the colours and theme of our homes before we decide on our flowers - as well as explaining that it’s as important to think about the containers for flowers as it is the flowers themselves…

Vital viewing for any host!

Let’s Lunch: Cook along with Lisa B and Tom Aikens

t5m — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:51:30 +0000

Giving us plenty of options for Mothers4Children March initiative Let’s Lunch, Lisa B and Tom Aikens have teamed up to show us how to make a delicious, easy and quick salad ideal for entertaining!

A mixture of flavours - including pomegranate, fennel, tomatoes and rocket - the salad looks brilliant served on white plates with the contrasting vibrant colours.

Lisa also offers up some vital advice - don’t wear white when cooking with pomegranate…!

This step by step guide to preparing a delicious lunch is a must see for any would-be hostess with the mostess looking to impress your friends this March!

Let’s Lunch: Lisa B and Tom Aikens make a simple salad

t5m — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:36:06 +0000

Model and founder of Mothers4Children Lisa B has teamed up with top chef Tom Aikens to show us how to create an easy, quick and delicious salad - an ideal dish for lunch with friends.

All you need is fennel, cherry tomatoes, fresh oranges and tarragon to make this simple salad - and Tom also shows us how to make the accompanying salad dressing from orange juice.

The end product looks great - and Tom tells us that it would be perfect served with fish - like grilled sole or a salmon steak.

With plenty of insider tips, Tom and Lisa show us how to make entertaining look effortless and easy.

Play to Give, Give to Win

t5m — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:46:40 +0000

Mothers4Children are hosting a charity raffle for as little as £1 you can win luxury items and help transform a child’s life.

This is your last chance to get a Tracey Emin Print, Gucci handbag, Net-A-Porter shopping spree or a stay at the penthouse suit at the Mayfair hotel and many more.

Mothers4Children is the harnessing of the compassion of women to create a powerful and enduring platform fro change.

It is more than just a charity; it is a sisterhood of women. Whose combined mission is to better the lives of all children, because all children deserve love and a great start in life.

The Mothers4Children summer raffle event closes on the 18th September.

All money raised helps transforms children’s lives.

Visit www.raffleit.com to play now

Lisa B and Yasmin Le Bon throw lunch to launch Mothers4Children

t5m — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:38:45 +0000

The launch of Mothers4Children saw some of London’s most powerful and successful women gather to show their support for Mothers4Children, Lisa B’s new foundation to support children’s charities in the UK and abroad.

With guests including Louise Redknapp, Yasmin Le Bon and Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh, we learn about what makes Mothers4Children such a unique and extraordinary organisation.

Yasmin Le Bon on sharing solutions

t5m — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:35:44 +0000

Speaking at the launch of extraordinary new charity Mothers4Children, Yasmin Le Bon explains to t5m the neccessity of being creative in times of recession in order to ensure sustainable funds for charities. Where Mothers4Children differs from other charities is that they are looking for more than just money from their patrons, they want ideas, time and support in order for smaller organisations such as Kids Company, to benefit.

Yasmin tells us quite what an impression the young people at Kids Company made on her - and she reaffirms the importance of sharing Camila’s philosophy and solutions on a national scale to empower young people to make positive lifestyle decisions.

For more information on Mothers4Children see http://www.mothers4children.org