Competitions

Win a bundle of romantic DVDs for your loved one

Win your loved one the gift of great romantic DVDs or Blu-rays to snuggle down and watch together this Valentine’s Day. You could even make Mother’s Day extra special with a great DVD or Blu-ray gift.London Mums have four great titles to giveaway – Brief Encounter, Poldark 1-4, Circle of Friends and The Red Shoes. For your chance to win this movie bundle, subscribe to the…
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Books

Does my Baby Love Me? A book guide on how to teach your baby about love

Do babies love? It’s a question that a lot of parents may be asking in those first few (very tough but very rewarding) months and even years. Those all-nighters with screaming bubs can certainly have parents wondering! But never fear, to celebrate Valentine’s day BookTrusthas done some digging to answer the question once and for all – and it’s a definite YES! But how can you tell?
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Travel with kids

Roadtrip ideas for family holidays: Shakespearean adventures and woodland playgrounds around the UK

Car rental specialist, Europcar, has compiled a list of half-term activities to keep the kids busy. Perfect for a UK staycation, car hire from Europcar gives parents the convenience and flexibility they need for family trips without putting extra miles on the family car. And without breaking the bank. Here are some roadtrip ideas for family holidays including Shakespearean adventures and woodland…
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Travel with kids

The top all inclusive family holiday destinations for 2019 

Going away with the family can be expensive. But if you choose an All-Inclusive break, you’ll save hundreds of pounds on meals, flights and accommodation during your family holiday. What’s more, all the hassle will be taken out of travelling, so you can focus on having fun. In 2019, there will be more All-Inclusive breaks available than ever before. Here are some highly rated, family-friendly…
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Competitions

Win a Product of The Year 2019 goodie bag worth £235

One of our London Mums members and readers can get her hands on award winning products worth over £235included in the amazingProduct of the Year 2019 Goody Bag that has been kindly donated by the lovely people behind the Product of the YearAwards 2019 that took place at the lavishLondon Sheraton Grand Hotel presented this year by my favourite British female comedian, Sally…
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Books

Picture Book of the week: Jungle Jamboree by Jo Empson

Jungle Jamboree by Jo Empson has been selected as picture book of the week by London Mums. It’s astunning book for young readers (2+) that brings the jungle to life in vibrant colour with an important message about loving yourself just as you are. Last Summer I met the lovely author Jo Empson last at the year party and we immediately connected. The story It’s the Jungle…
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Movies

Five reasons to watch A Star Is Born starring Lady Gaga

If you’ve never seen A Star Is Bornstarring Lady Gaga before, you’ve certainly heard of the main song from the film Shallow that Gaga sang last night at the Grammy’s awards. We’ve pulled together five reasons why you need to watch this incredible film, which is released on DVD today. THE SOUNDTRACK From piano ballads to boozy, bluesy guitar songs, A Star is Born’s…
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Movies

Filming Locations – A Star Is Born

I have visited Los Angeles several times and I cannot get enough of a town which breathes movies … If you are thinking of taking a trip to LA with the kids or are interested in where Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga spent their days filming the iconic love story between two musicians in A Star Is Born,read thisA Star is Born guide to some of the filming locations. A Star is Born is…
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Parenting Skills

Considerations If You Need to Hire a Bodyguard in London

It’s not uncommon these days for ‘normal’ people to hire a bodyguard for special occasions. And with the BBC thriller series The Bodyguard with Richard Maddengaining popularity this topic has become hotter than ever. There are many professionals in London that specialise in offering security services to people. This could be a VIP or visiting dignitary that requires…
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Pregnancy & Birth

Thinking positive during pregnancy? You could be helping your child's ability in maths and science

My 12 year son has always displayed a strong attitude for maths and science and I wondered where he got it from since I am not particularly scientifically orientated. Now I have might have an answer. Anew study published by Frontiers in Psychology today has found that the attitude of a woman during pregnancy could have an effect on the child’s ability in maths and science. Using data…
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