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Win 2-piece outfit from Asquith London, Contemporary layering in organic cotton and bamboo for yoga and living in

Feel good inside and out in Asquith’s collection of versatile jersey pieces – designed to suite your shape and lifestyle. The classic, comfortable styles, made in deliciously soft ethical fabrics are not only great for yoga and fitness, but for running around town, relaxing at home, wearing out in the evenings, travel and holidays. “We have always designed our collections with…
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Win 1 of 5 copies of Little Princess latest DVD 'LITTLE PRINCESS – CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!'

This holiday season enjoy LITTLE PRINCESS – CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! Available to own on DVD from 29th October 2012. Join Little Princess and her friends for Christmas festivities and winter adventures at the royal castle. Enjoy five seasonal Little Princess episodes and a free 16 page Little Princess Activity pack that will keep your little princess happy throughout the holidays! Little Princess is…
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AttractionsBlog

YOUNG BRITONS VOTE BIG BEN AS THEIR TOP BRITISH LANDMARK

Kids are flocking to museums during the school holidays in favour of thrill seeking attractions. Parents usually spend £50 everyday to keep their little darlings entertained during half term. Young Britons are traditionalists at heart who are keen to explore their country’s heritage according to findings from a new children’s tourism report recently issued. Hotel chain, Travelodge polled…
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UK charity offers help to parents who are worried about the costs of sending their kids back to school

As cuts, salary freezes and childcare fees continue to wipe out family earnings, UK charity Turn2us is urging parents to check their eligibility online to help pay for uniforms, class materials, school trips and lunches. Anyone can visit the free website www.turn2us.org.uk in confidence to find out what welfare benefits or charitable grants they may receive and make sure that their children get…
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Mumpreneurs' testimonials: How mum and daughter became business partners in their innovative Granny agency

When we came across Francesca and her mum, we immediately understood how innovative and useful the service they provide can be. Here is what Francesca told us about the idea behind her new childcare service, Granny and I, that places experienced and trustworthy Grannies in families to help with childcare and housework. How and why did you start the ‘Granny & I’ childcare…
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Win 1 of 2 family (of 4) tickets for 'Sooty in Space' West End Show

When it comes to Sooty my 6 year old son Diego gets crazy. I did not understand the appeal until we went to last year’s Christmas show which I also enjoyed a lot. Since then, Diego has watched all the Sooty shows and imitated the characters at every opportunity. Sooty and the gang is a traditional good fun show, which is definitely worth watching live. We have teamed up with ‘SOOTY…
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Exclusive interview with British Olympic swimming champion REBECCA ADLINGTON!

Rebecca “Becky” Adlington is only 23 but already OBE and Britain’s first Olympic swimming champion since 1988 and the first British swimmer to win two Olympic gold medals since 1908. She won two gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in the 400 m and 800 m as well as bronze medals in the women’s 400 m and 800 m freestyle events in this year London Olympics. We have asked her…
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Disney Fantasia

A lot of mums asked me to report back from this spectacular event at the Royal Albert Hall. Well, it totally exceeded my expectations! It was highly educational as well as entertaining. Getting kids at an early age interested in music is very important. Learning and appreciating classical music is a useful skill in life. High quality music education enables lifelong participation in, and…
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Inspiring female entrepreneur's testimonial: how the next best selling doll is born

I love dolls – I have always found dolls absolutely fascinating in particular Barbies. I want to be the first to predict the success of Lottie, the new British doll created by Lucie Follett, a young and inspiring female entrepreneur. In this interview she is telling us how she was inspired to create Lottie, a lovely doll that will certainly become a tough competition for all popular fashion…
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November 2012 newsletter

Dear London Mums As promised, the winter issue of the London Mums magazine is out now and can be found at selected Sainsbury’s, Tescos and Asda across London as well as at selected family friendly venues such as Eddie Catz. You can also read it online or download it under the magazine section. Christmas is round the corner and we have organised a smashing annual party on 23 November 2012…
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