Recipes

Recipe: Chocolate and salted caramel stacked pudding

Easy and unusual recipe to make for parties or picnics: chocolate and salted caramel stacked pudding using pancakes. You would not expect that so your guests or kids will be surprised! Serves 8 1 pack Sweet Pancakes (we used Abra-ca-Debora Sweet Dutch Pancakes for this recipe) 300ml double cream 1 pack toasted, flaked almonds For the chocolate ganache 400ml double cream 3 tbsp golden syrup 2…
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Parenting Skills

NEW STUDY CONFIRMS ADULT MONEY HABITS ARE SET BY THE AGE OF SEVEN YEARS OLD

Recent research authored by behaviour experts at Cambridge University highlights the power of parents to foster money skills at home. A study recently published by the Money Advice Service highlights the power which parents and caregivers possess to shape the money habits of their children – core behaviours which they will take into adulthood will affect financial decisions they make…
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Message Board

Media opportunity: NEW CHANNEL 4 TV SERIES LOOKING TO HELP PARENTS: Is your 9-12 year old experiencing problems at school?

Ricochet is seeking families with children aged 9-12 to take part in a new primetime Channel 4 Series. Does your child get into trouble at school? Do you worry about your child’s education? Would you like your child to do better at school? Would you like more information and advice on your child’s behaviour? Ricochet Ltd are making a new series for Channel 4 which will aim to help 9-12 year…
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Activities

Summer activities for days and nights in and around Greenwich

A fabulous collection of new hotels and developments has sprung up in the Greenwich area transforming it into an ideal short break destination this summer. With boutique shopping, interactive museums, great pubs and restaurants, and an out-of-town atmosphere, Greenwich is incredibly quick and easy to get to by DLR, river, train, tube or Emirates Air Line. Try a cultural weekend at the Mercure…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 10 HORRIBLE HISTORIES: SERIES FOUR DVDs

To help celebrate Horrible Histories 20th Anniversary BBC Worldwide are releasing Series Four on DVD. The riotous runaway success returns and it’s more horrible, gorier, more ghastly and hilarious than ever. This hilarious look at historical events is released on DVD on 27 May 2013 priced at £10.20. Children’s BAFTA and British Comedy Award winning series Horrible Histories returns to DVD…
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MoviesTested & Recommended

Film Review: Playing for Keeps

Despite the harsh mainstream film critic reviews, London Mums think this rom-com is quite good. We love Scottish actor Gerard Butler whose Scottishness is quite refreshing among all the American mamas 🙂 Be reassured that he will melt your heart in PLAYING FOR KEEPS, a new romantic comedy with a bit of spice! This movie is out to rent and own on DVD and Blu-ray from 20th May 2013 (RRP…
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Fitness & Health

Health in adults may be determined before birth

The likelihood of adults developing obesity, asthma, allergies, cardiovascular disease and many more conditions may well be determined in the womb, according to the findings of a British Nutrition Foundation’s (BNF) Task Force Report released today 21st May 2013. The Task Force Report 1: ‘Nutrition and Development: short- and long-term consequences for health’, was launched at BNF’s…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of new DVD 'Curious George Swings into Spring'

You know it must be springtime if a curious monkey named George is dancing on the balcony at sunrise! The Man with the Yellow Hat is sure that George has spring fever so he takes George to the park to experience all the wonders of spring… Curious George Swings into Spring – A high-flying springtime adventure! DVD Released by Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd (Release Date: 20th May 2013).
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Travel with kids

How to spend 24 hours in Disney World

Remember the famous Disney World TV advert, where children and adults stayed up all night before heading to the world famous theme park? Well, on the 24th May 2013, Disney World in Orlando is making that dream a reality by opening the resort for 24 hours straight. Marking the release of new film Monster’s University and the start of Memorial Weekend in the USA, families are promised a theme park…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Mumpreneur's testimonial: how Cecilia Crossley managed to set up & run a successful social enterprise

Some people just can’t help to help others from the heart. And here is the amazing testimonial of Cecilia Crossley who managed to set up and run a successful social enterprise helping vulnerable mums and babies. What inspired you to set up from babies with love? My son Isaac was born just before Christmas time. Watching the big charity Christmas appeals, with Isaac in my arms, I felt a…
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