Attractions

Photo story: R.I.P. BRITISH FISH UNDERWATER FUNERAL HIGHLIGHTS PERIL OF BRITISH MARINE LIFE

Aquarists at The SEA LIFE London Aquarium issued a stark warning today about the potential fate of British marine life by holding an underwater funeral. The sombre procession, lead by Aquarist Pete Williams, took place in the impressive shark reef display. Aquarists dressed as pallbearers and carried the coffin of ‘British Fish’ to it’s watery grave. SEA LIFE centres nationwide are…
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Books

Top Art & Craft books

Here are top art & craft books selected by London Mums. There are so many books out there teaching arty activities but these two are our favourite ones for different reasons. Check them out. Donna Wilson’s Creative Creatures A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Own Creations Donna Wilson We love this beautiful and inspiring craft book in which the creatures show you how to get creative.
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Fitness & Health

Eating disorder - how to recognise and prevent it

This week (11 – 17 February 2013) is Eating Disorder Awareness week. Dr Nihara Krause, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer as well as founder of the charity STEM4 that raises awareness and offer early intervention in four areas of teenage mental health through workshops in schools, talks to London Mums about eating disorders and prevention. What are eating disorders? Eating…
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Activities

Musical education: Opera for young children

Despite being Italian, I never quite understood Opera singing until in my late Twenties. Now that I am in my Forties I totally love it and understand its meaning and appreciate the skills required to perform in an opera. But I guess I have been lucky enough to have a family who loves Opera and always played it since I was born. Although it took me time to understand it, I was indirectly…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of the HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA DVD

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA is out on DVD! Grab your chance of a free copy here!!! On Blu-ray™ 3D, Blu-ray™ and DVD with UltraViolet™ 4 February 2013 from Sony Pictures Animation and Director Genndy Tartakovsky featuring the Voices of Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James and Steve Buscemi. We did not know what to expect from this movie at the screening at the National Geographic…
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Schooling

Top Tips for your School Application

Getting your school application form right and providing the necessary information can be an important part in securing the school of your choice. Even those parents that have previously applied for older children can make basic mistakes or errors of judgment which affect not only the manner in which the application is dealt with, but also chances, some months later, when conducting a school…
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Attractions

Photo story: FANS GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH GEORGE CLOONEY ON AN ALFRESCO PRE-VALENTINE’S DAY DATE IN CARNABY STREET

Madame Tussauds London caused a pre-Valentine’s Day stir this morning when they took A-list actor, George Clooney, to London’s Carnaby Street to give fans a sneak preview of his brand new wax figure. The Silver fox topped a recent poll at the attraction, declaring him the most desirable Valentine’s Day date. Clooney polled double the votes of desirable date number two, Prince Harry, with…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of 'LITTLE PRINCESS - WHEN I GROW UP' DVD

This half term entertain your little ones with LITTLE PRINCESS – WHEN I GROW UP. Available to own on DVD 18th February 2013. Join Little Princess and her friends for five episodes of exciting adventures at the royal castle. Free with your Little Princess When I Grow Up is a Little Princess Height Chart to record your little ones progress as they become all grown up! Little Princess is getting…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

60 seconds with Duncan Bannatyne

I recently met Duncan Bannatyne at the First Aid Awards and asked him a few questions. If you were Mayor of London for the day, what would you do to improve things for entrepreneurs? I wouldn’t do anything. If you are a entrepreneur you will find a way through, you will find a way to be great. Who inspired you as a boy? I used to see trucks driving past with people’s names on them…
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Tested & Recommended

What's your favourite PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2013?

As a ‘regular’ guest at the Product of the Year Awards for the past few years, I must admit I have been enjoying the whole Product of the Year process from the initial selection of the products to the awards’ ceremony where the final consumer votes are announced. The awards ceremony this year, presented by comedian and Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis (who has a background in…
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