Movies

Future Films Heads Up: ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS - THE ROAD CHIP (12 FEBRUARY 2016)

ALVIIIIIIN!! returns in Alvin and The Chipmunks – The Road Chip releasing across cinemas in the UK and Ireland on 12 February 2016. Fans of the celebrity chipmunks will rejoice. The film seems as hilarious as promising as the previous ones judging from the trailers. I have never been a big fan of these movies but kids absolutely adore them so London Mums welcome Alvin and his crew once again…
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Movies

Future Films Heads Up: MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

Set for release in the United Kingdom on 29 April, 2016, Captain America: Civil War is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo (Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Community”) from a screenplay by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely (“Captain America: The Winter Solider,” Marvel’s “Captain America: The First Avenger”). Personally I cannot wait to see Ant being…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 copies of new book Let’s Go Outside

Let’s Go Outside is a fun-packed activity book by Steph Scott and Katie Akers (published by Batsford) for children aged 3-7 years. It is a book of original and simple outdoor activities, games, nature facts and woodland skills. It can fill a quick half an hour in the backyard or a week-long camping trip out in the wilderness. With just a few essentials (like string and scissors) and a little…
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Fitness & Health

All I want is a GUILT-FREE Christmas - My realistic tips for a fuss-free festive feast

Let’s face it! Every year we get to Christmas Eve full of guilt for what we will be eating and drinking. I personally know that I won’t be able to escape the feasting time with my Italian family who doesn’t care about all this stay-slim fuss. This year I have decided to tackle the issue and I have gathered some information on how to have a guilt-free Christmas. For a GUILT-FREE…
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Movies

Boxing Day Special: A GRAND NIGHT IN: THE STORY OF AARDMAN celebrating 40 years of filmmaking

If you are a big fan of Shaun the Sheep, Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, Timmy Time to name a few classic animation series, you will be happy to know that this Christmas on Boxing Day there will be a special BBC One Documentary called A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman celebrating Aardman’s 40th anniversary starring a host of famous people, both human and clay. Narrated by Julie Walters…
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Movies

Spoiler-free gossips behind the scenes of Star Wars - the Force Awakens with the cast and director

Don’t be afraid to read this column as it’s pure spoiler-free gossips behind the scenes of Star Wars – the Force Awakens with the cast and director JJ Abrams. The Force has officially awakened so in this piece I am shedding some light into what went on behind such a colossal film production. At the European press conference for Star Wars – the Force Awakens this week, I…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Amanda Holden talks exclusively to London Mums about her favourite Christmas gifts, kids, dogs and Britain’s Got Talent

Interviewing Amanda Holden feels like having a chat with your sister or best friend. Her voice and face are so familiar that as an interviewer you are extremely at ease. For this and for many other reasons you will enjoy reading my chat and find out why Amanda is one of my favourite British celebrity mums. She will soon return as a longstanding judge on Britain’s Got Talent. With the knowledge…
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Attractions

West End Show Review: Goodnight Mr Tom

Goodnight Mr Tom is an enchanting play written by David Wood based on a novel from 1981 by Michelle Magorian. School children might be familiar with this story as a TV film was made in 1998 starring John Thaw that has often been shown in schools when teachers cover Second World War. London Mums highly recommend taking the children to see it while it runs at the beautiful Duke of Yorks Theatre…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt tells London Mums how she helps girls get active & a few gossips

In this exclusive interview, former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt tells London Mums how she helps girls get active and a few other gossips. The second part of our chat will be published in our Spring magazine issue out at the end of February 2016. 2015 has certainly been former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt year: she had a baby daughter (Willow), she became Masterchef Champion. Now former Pussycat…
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Feeding the Family

Exclusive interview with Celebrity Chef Gennaro Contaldo including his top pasta tips

It was a pleasure to interview fellow Italian Chef Gennaro Contaldo who has become a popular TV personality in the UK. As part of his work with Italian olive oil company Bertolli, Gennaro is offering cooking tips to mums to make their lives easier. I am pleased to present the first part of my interview with Gennaro here. The full interview will be published in the Spring 2016 issue of the London…
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