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This half term is “Prime Time” for Transformers thrills

Optimus Prime is back and bigger than ever before as he leads his Transformers in a new action packed battle against evil in the award winning series Transformers Prime: Darkness Rising, out on DVD from 22nd October 2012. The DVD sees old favourites Optimus Prime and his heroic autobots like Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet and Bulkhead continue their battle of good over evil…the evil served up as…
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Cleaning tips in light of new research

Last week Monica and I headed off to the amazing Ivy restaurant to find out more about cleaning our homes. Research from the lovely people at Zoflora has revealed some surprising things. Take a look and see what you think about these stats! To paint a picture of the attitudes and habits of householders when it comes to cleanliness and tidiness, Zoflora commissioned a study of 2,000 adults from…
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Little scientist experiments: Shiny pennies

Here is another easy experiment by Little Scientist Diego. He learnt that lemon juice is an acid and that Water is not an acid. And in the process he made a few pennies shinier 🙂 Tools: two beakers, tweezers, bigger bigger Extras: dull pennies, water, lemon juice, paper towels Key science concepts: Lemon juice is an acid. Water is not an acid. What to do: Check the video to follow the…
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Mumpreneurs' testimonial: how mums got into business while inspiring other mums to get creative

Mums Charlotte and Fiona co-founded Woolly Mammoth in May this year. The company provides ready made art&craft packs that arrive through the letterbox twice a month (with a personalised label, we have found kids love receiving their own post) containing an imaginative make-and-do craft kit, photo suggestions, and either a story, song, quiz or game linked to that week’s theme. In our…
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Calling all mums who want to become a CNN iReport special Halloween correspondent

Do you go all out for Halloween? Have you transformed your house into a haunted mansion? Do your pumpkin carvings belong in the Tate? Have you been planning your family’s incredible matching outfits since last Christmas? CNN want to see the evidence. As part of a new report on the spirit of celebration around the world CNN Celebrates want your photos and videos of Halloween. The best…
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Win 1 of 2 family tickets for BRAVE Pixar movie in 3D plus Q&A at BFI (Southbank) on 4 November 2012

Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, Pixar’s “Brave” features Merida, an aspiring archer and impetuous daughter of royalty. Merida makes a reckless choice that unleashes unintended peril and forces her to spring into action to set things right. This original story is funny, exciting and moving and has enough appeal to keep the widest audience range contented. This is a…
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Baby Loves Disco seasonal events UNMISSABLE!

Mums and dads, you can have your life back and go to disco now, babies and older children included! If you have never experienced that, well it’s about time! Here you have a list of unmissable events for this festive season! Saturday 1st December 2012 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 1pm-4pm Tickets: £10 per person The West End sparkles at Christmas and Baby Loves Disco brings a new element to the…
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Britain’s Olympic hockey players set for showdown at Maxifuel Super Sixes Finals, 27th January 2013

Feeling inspired by Team GB’s stellar performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games? Get ready to see your hockey heroes in action all over again! Whether you missed out on tickets for the Games or simply want another chance to witness supercharged hockey, Maxifuel Super Sixes is bringing British Olympians back to London on 27th January 2013. Breathtaking speed and dazzling hockey skills will…
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Pole Dancing: Post Natal Path to Your Best Body Ever! (even better than before the baby!)

Pole dancing is fast becoming a mainstream form of fitness. With celebrities such as Eva Longoria and Kate Hudson embracing it and UK’s Amanda Holden mother-of-two also having a go, many women are now using pole dance as a way to improve their fitness (not to mention bask in the fun of strutting sultry round the pole to make you feel glam and sexy whilst actually working out!) Benefits of Pole…
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THE SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM PIONEERS THE UK’S FIRST “AUDIO” AQUARIUM FOR BLIND CHILDREN

The SEA LIFE London Aquarium has kick started an innovative new project to extend the aquarium experience to a totally new audience – blind and partially sighted children. Working with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the pupils of Joseph Clarke School the aim is to bring the ocean world to life for them through music. The…
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