Movies

What's the fuss about Shaun the Sheep?

2015 is Chinese year of the sheep. It couldn’t be a better time for Shaun the Sheep the Movie to be released in UK cinemas (it’s out from today). Why do we love this character so much that keeps us glued to the screens every day? Watch below our kids’ club behind the scene video chat with Aardman’s film makers, Mark Burton & Richard Starzak, both directors and writers…
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Newsletter

February 2015 Newsletter including Half Term School Holidays Activities on a budget

Dear London Mums, our Spring magazine issue will be landing in selected supermarkets across London and other family friendly venues from the end of February. In the meantime we have to face new school holidays and entertain the kids once again for a whole week. In this newsletter you’ll find useful links to London Mums events’ calendar, activity pages filled with Half Term School…
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Baby & Toddlers

Paid-for media opportunity for mums and babies to be part of a ‘How to Bath and Massage’ video - Email by 6 February 2015

Great Paid-for media opportunity for mums and babies. A leading baby brand is currently looking for a mum and baby (under 8 months) who would like to feature in an instructional video on their YouTube channel (fee paid). Photo by MemoryGate.co.uk Baby Photographers Do you enjoy bathtime with your baby?  Do believe in the benefits of baby massage? We’re looking for a confident mum and…
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Competitions

Win LEGO® Friends Emma’s House set

LEGO® Friends is teaming up with the Royal Institute of British Architects to host a LEGO® Friends Workshop at RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD, on Friday 20th February 2015. Hosted by the UK’s Only Certified LEGO® Professional, drop in anytime between 11am and 4pm for some free family fun, building and customising your dream family home with a modern edge. Whilst you’re there you…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 pairs of tickets to West End Show Truth Lies Diana

TRUTH… LIES… DIANA. Is this the Diana story we’re too scared to talk about? Everybody remembers where they were when they heard the news of her death. Everyone has an opinion on her and what happened. This new play Truth Lies Diana boldly states that given the events of the past few years, if the inquest was held today, it would have reached a different verdict. The public do not believe the…
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Tested & Recommended

The best perfumes and scents for Valentine 2015

Valentine is around the corner and overrated as always. However getting a little something by the person you love is great (especially if the partner in question never gives you anything except on these few occasions). Flowers are nice but they die after a few days (not a great message there), chocolates make you fat (also not great!) so a perfume has to be the most romantic gift. The choice is…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 4 copies of Dolphin Tale 2 DVD

If you love a true story inspired by the spirit of friendship, the strength of family and the power of hope, you will enjoy DOLPHIN TALE 2, the charming and heartwarming sequel to DOLPHIN TALE which London Mums and kids absolutely loved watching at the cinema as you can read in our film review here.  Winter, the world’s most extraordinary dolphin returns and this time, Clearwater Marine…
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Blog

How can we save on energy bills? Tips to make our home more energy-efficient

As energy bills continue to rise, understanding how to save on energy bills becomes more important. Figures from the Energy Saving Trust highlight this, as they show that British households could save more than £325 in energy bills per year in the form of gas, electricity and petrol. This leads to potential savings of £8.6bn across the country and more money in our family pocket. In a city like…
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Competitions

Win a Product of the Year goodie bag worth £180

This is a unique chance to win a Product of the Year goodie bag worth £180. The annual appointment with the Product of the Year Awards is in my diary from one year to the other. Having a background in Marketing, I enjoy the whole process of testing and branding new products. Plus being a mum helps my knowledge of a wide range of products from baby, children, family, food, beauty, fashion. This…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 2 book sets from DK to celebrate the launch of DKfindout! - a global education website for children, parents and teachers

A new innovative online resource for children called DKfindout! www.DKfindout.com is launching this month. Supporting the new National Curriculum the site is primarily aimed at children studying Key Stage 2, and brings together the very best of DK’s unrivalled bank of amazing images and content across a huge breadth of subjects. The site is free to use and aims to provide children, teachers…
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