Fitness & Health

Children's Skincare

How many times do we wonder as parents whether we do the right thing with regards to our children’s skincare. I have asked myself lots of questions over the years and done some research, checked with experts and here are some answers on skincare that are simple enough be explained to kids too. What makes birthmarks? Will they go away? Nobody really knows what makes birthmarks or why some…
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Blog

Two London fire stations saved from axe, but FBU campaign against cuts continues

The commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, Ron Dobson, announced today fresh proposals that would see two fire stations – Clapham and New Cross – previously earmarked for closure remain open. The announcement came following a sustained Fire Brigades Union and public campaign against the closures. However, ten stations remain under threat of closure. A meeting of the London fire authority…
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Recipes

Recipe: Squishy Salmon Fishcakes

Squishy Salmon Fishcakes amazing recipe donated to London Mums and extracted from the latest Ella’s Kitchen The Cook Book – The Red One. Serves: 2+2 (adults + kids), Prep: 20 minutes (+ cooling), Cook: 20 minutes (omit green beans) Break out your artistic side and create lots of squishy fishy goodness with lots of squishy fishy style. What You Need 400 g/14 oz potatoes, cut into…
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Competitions

WIN £900-worth of SellerDeck Ecommerce Goodies - Open Your Own Online Shop Today and Start to MAKE MONEY

As a child you may have played shops and now you’re grown up with your own family, maybe the dream of opening a store is still there. Well, entering this competition could make that dream come true. SellerDeck has teamed up with London Mums to offer you the chance to win … • SellerDeck Catalog 2013 ecommerce software (worth £499 + VAT) • Three months’ hosting and technical support…
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Attractions

BST Hyde Park 2013: Bon Jovi, The Beach Boys headliners draw 10,000+ families

Bon Jovi and The Beach Boys Headline BST Hyde Park Festival, Drawing Over 10,000 Families on the Hottest Day of the Year for a Spectacular Day of Sport, Comedy, Kids Entertainment & Music for All Ages. No need to say that this Sunday was a very special day in London. For a start it was super hot like never before, the Andy Murray won Wimbledon and Hyde Park was buzzing with families and kids…
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Attractions

Aquarists at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium begin a week-long annual health check of 6,000 animals

Last night aqaurists at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium kick started the week long task of performing health checks on all of the weird and wonderful creatures in their care. Starting with weighing each of the 10 strong colony of Gentoo Penguins as they gain weight to prepare for their annual moult, the team have a big task ahead of them. They’ll check the teeth and measure the length of each of…
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Newsletter

Summer 2013 Newsletter covering July & August

Dear London Mums Good or bad weather is not essential to have fun! Who am I kidding?! Well, let’s face it, this has been a write off year in terms of amount of sunshine we have see in London… But check out on all the free and cost-effective activities in and around London during the summer. There is lots to do indoor too in the worst case scenarios. Not surprisingly, a recent survey…
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Tested & Recommended

Summer essentials guide

Summer is on its way and there’s no better time to look for your summer essentials, all kind of items you may need either for your Stayacation or Holiday away. After the amazing Jubilympic summer of 2012 what do we need to spice up this ‘quite’ London summer 2013? Check out the latest fashion trends in summer essentials recommended by London Mums. Are we ready to go on holiday?
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Baby & Toddlers

Royal Baby essentials

As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first baby, thoughts turn to what products they will need once their little bundle of joy arrives. In celebration of the imminent arrival of the Royal Baby, London Mums have compiled a lovely selection of Royal Baby themed outfits for you to please your eyes. With William and Kate’s first baby due in July, this…
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