Competitions

Win 1 of 5 copies of The Christmas Dragon DVD

Koch Media presents The Christmas Dragon on DVD now for Christmas 2015. It is a great new family film, well timed in the lead up to the festive season, and you can win a copy by entering this competition. The Story Welcome to an ancient time when Christmas doesn’t come and Father Christmas is a fading memory… Young orphan girl, Ayden, receives a magic crystal from a dying elf, with…
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Get Creative

The ultimate guide to Advent Calendars to count down to Christmas

What is it about Advent Calendars that makes them so popular?  Where does this tradition come from? I have asked myself these questions and went out to find out where the tradition has started and why we all love it so much. London Mums have also tried to make their own ones and kids club reporters have also provided a list of their favourite Advent Calendars for this Christmas. It’s…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of A Christmas Star DVD

A Christmas Star is now in cinemas and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD from 23rd November 2015. This is a Christmas’ movie, a modern fairy tale with traditional family values and positive ending released by Belfast-based children’s charity Cinemagic and Signature Entertainment. The Story Starring film and TV’s elite, A Christmas Star tells the story of Noel, a spirited young who…
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Competitions

Win 2 family (of 4) tickets to BRICK 2015 (Excel, 11-13 December 2015)

London Mums are giving away tickets to BRICK 2015 – Europe’s biggest Lego experience for families & all Lego fans is back at Excel between 11 and 13 DECEMBER 2015. Packed to the brim with amazing activities and attractions, the show boats the very best in LEGO from incredible builds to Guinness World Record attempts, giant free for all Brick pits to their acclaimed range of video…
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Competitions

Win a limited edition PADDINGTON merchandising bundle worth over £60

To celebrate the release of the limited edition 3D DVD sleeve, we are giving a lucky London Mum a chance to win a limited edition PADDINGTON merchandising bundle worth over £60 including the festive edition of the DVD, novelisation, badge, bookmark, stickers, t-shirt, luggage tag and official soundtrack. Selling over one million units of the DVD and Blu-ray combined, and currently the highest…
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Central London

THE GOOD DINOSAUR - Christmas Family Film - charity premiere 29 Nov

This year’s CTBF Children’s Fund Christmas Family Film is Disney/Pixar’s THE GOOD DINOSAUR (3D)! Every ticket bought for this special screening will go directly towards the CTBF Children’s Fund and will help children affected by extreme hardship. Learn more about the Children’s Fund and how it has helped deserving families, and children like Eva, who is currently…
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Product reviews

'Barbie' finally gets her period after 50 years - An exclusive chat with Nickolay Lamm, creator of the non skinny 'normal' Lammily doll

As the editor of the London Mums magazine I regularly cover new toys with particular focus on dolls and, in that category, fashion dolls are the toys I am interested in. I also consider myself a real Barbie ‘expert’ with a collection of 300+ vintage Barbies and fashion dolls. When a new doll comes to the market, I cannot resist the temptation of buying it. It’s thrilling and…
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Attractions

BRICK 2015 - Europe's biggest Lego experience for families & all Lego fans is back - Excel, 11 – 13 DECEMBER 2015

After the phenomenal success of the inaugural BRICK show at London’s ExCeL last year, the immersive LEGO extravaganza returns for three days of LEGO fuelled family fun.  BRICK 2015  the ultimate family event of the year as Europe’s largest LEGO experience comes to the Excel this December – 11th – 13th DECEMBER. Packed to the brim with amazing activities and attractions, the show…
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Great Indoors

Disney Christmas Magic in the name of love

Disney has accompanied us all for generations and I am so thankful for the genius of Walt Disney for believing in his ideas and pursuing his dreams. Disney has created so many magical moments during my lifetime and still does. From Toy Story and Finding Nemo, to the sisterly love of Frozen, no one brings families together like Disney. My 9 year son Diego and I recently attended a star studded…
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Recipes

London Mums go to cookery school: Mexican Fiesta – Salt Chocolate Pot with Tequila and Orange Granita part 3

In the third part of the Mexican Fiesta workshop at the Waitrose Cookery School we learnt how to make Salt Chocolate Pot with Tequila and Orange Granita. This is a very rich dessert and despite all the detailed instructions in this article it is super easy to make. You will impress your guests with it. Guaranteed! Ingredients (Serves 2) For the Granita: 200ml Orange Juice…
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