Movies

Marco Polo - the most glamorous explorer of all times - is on his way to Hollywood!

As an Italian, I have grown up reading Marco Polo’s Il Milione (Book of the Marvels of the World or simply The Travels of Marco Polo), a 13th-century travelogue written down by Rustichello da Pisa from stories told by legendary Venetian Marco Polo, describing his travels through Asia, Persia, China, and Indonesia between 1276 and 1291, and his 20 years experiences at the court…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of Earth to Echo DVD

Kids-driven Sci-Fi Earth to Echo is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) meets The Blair Witch Project meets the Transformers.EARTH TO ECHO  is released from Entertainment One  on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Download on 17th November 2014. Read London Mums’ review here. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Echo… EARTH TO ECHO is the exciting, exhilarating journey of three kids who…
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Product reviews

Christmas Gift guide 2014: gifts for GIRLS

A recent study commissioned by the Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) has predicted that Britain’s favourite toy brand for girls is Barbie followed by Hello Kitty and Lego, Peppa Pig, Minnie Mouse, Lego Friends, Disney Princess, Monster High, My Little Pony and Mickey Mouse. Interestingly, 80% of the top ten girls’ toy licenses revolve around a character. Here…
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Product reviews

Trendy dolls with a healthy body image (and not just for girls)

I personally love dolls and I am always excited when new dolls are launched. After becoming a mother of a boy who loves cars, planes, trucks and construction kits, I have developed an even bigger passion for dolls and have started collecting vintage Barbies. Surprised?! My collection has reached 300 dolls now… Maybe I am simply a nutter! But I cannot resist a new doll and this Christmas…
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Movies

THE TOP DOG FILM STARS OF ALL TIMES

From Lassie to Pudsey, dogs have always been highly entertaining film stars. London Mums have researched the top ten dog film stars of all times and found out how they have wagged their way to screen success! Enjoy! Toto, The Wizard of Oz (1939)   Judy Garland/Dorothy Gale’s much loved and loyal pet dog Toto is the only animal in the film that doesn’t speak. In the original…
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Competitions

WIN a Fisher Price Rainforest™ Melodies and Lights Deluxe Gym™ courtesy of Nelsons® Colica®

We have teamed up with Nelsons Colica Colic Granules to offer 1 lucky Mum the chance to win a Fisher Price Rainforest™ Melodies and Lights Deluxe Gym™ as a treat for your little one. Nelsons has launched NEW Nelsons Colica Colic Granules, a homeopathic medicinal product used within the homeopathic tradition for the symptomatic relief of colic in babies over one month of age. Colic is a…
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Fitness & Health

Health in the City: Menopause

London Mums have joined forces with BMI Healthcare to encourage women in London to be more aware of the issues surrounding their health and wellbeing in the capital. In this article we look at the menopause and what you need to know. Menopause: what is it? The menopause marks the end of menstruation and potential childbearing. It’s a transition, not a disease, and although it can be an…
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Travel with kids

Travel with kids: Snorkelling holiday with children in Hurghada, Red Sea (Egypt)

October half term is never been more fun than this year as we spent it on the Egyptian resort of Stella Gardens at Makadi Bay in Hurghada right on the Red Sea. The resort and the reef Stella Gardens is a very new and modern resort which is just 40 minutes drive from Hurghada airport (served daily by Easyjet). The flight lasts 5 hours and 20 minutes but when you leave cold and wet London…
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Get Creative

Advent Calendar ideas: from home-made creations to pricey products

A few years ago I did not know what the big deal was with the Advent Calendar until – guess what?! – my son started asking me for one because his friends came to school with little things every day. So I had to quickly catch up and did my own research. I clearly cracked it to the point where last Christmas I created my very own Advent Calendar and I am planning on being even more…
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Attractions

Things to do with the kids in London on New Year's Eve

London on New Year’s Eve is very exciting with hundreds of events taking place outdoor as well as in clubs, pubs and restaurants across the capital even with children. Picture Supplied by Action Images New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations – TICKETS REQUIRED FROM THIS YEAR From this year London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks will require tickets. For the first…
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