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July & August 2012 Newsletter

Dear London Mums The event we have been awaiting for so long is almost here! The London 2012 Olympic Games have arrived in London on 27th June with the Rings being displayed at Tower Bridge. I feel quite emotional. This bumper newsletter covers July and August including a few exclusive Olympic related stories. Enjoy them! Exclusive interview with Team GB Olympics hopeful Jeanette Kwakye Olympic…
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Win 1 of 10 exclusive Olympic Slumbersac sleeping bags!

Slumbersac is a family-run business producing and selling high quality baby and toddler sleeping bags at affordable prices. Their sleeping bags are made of 100% cotton and come in 3 tog ratings ensuring your baby or toddler has the best and most comfortable sleep. Blankets and top covers can cause discomfort if tangled or kicked off – sleeping bags are the safest way for your child to…
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Win 1 of 6 Comedy DVDs courtesy of Friends With Kids!

FRIENDS WITH KIDS is a daring and poignant ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of friends at that moment in life when children arrive and everything changes. The last two singles in the group observe the effect that kids have had on their friends’ relationships and wonder if there’s a better way. They decide to have a kid together – and date other people. There are big laughs and…
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Mumpreneurs' testimonial: Yummy Strawberries with the seal of approval of our London Mayor!

At London Mums we always look for inspiring success stories of mums who managed to come up with original business ideas and manage to fulfil their dreams of working around their families. The testimonial of two yummy mummies behind Berry Temptation is one close to my heart and also to our Mayor of London (check his signed letter in this post). In Boris’ own words: “Berry Temptation…
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Summer in the city

Here are the most useful products to survive the summer in the City. Enjoy! The perfect shoes for the summer 2012 Outdoor brand Hi-Tec Harmony collection consists of Italian designed footwear, designed by women, for women, that effortlessly cope with both the rugged outdoors and urban environments – the perfect combination of comfort and style. I was already a customer of Hi-Tec as I use…
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BlogFeeding the FamilyParty tipsRecipes

Chocolate Mousse with dried Raspberries - idea for canapés

I have recently read this headline ‘More Chocolate, Fewer Heart Attacks’ and obviously thought ‘Hurra!’! Wouldn’t you?! American Dr Weil who is an advocate of dark chocolate recently said that if more people at high risk for cardiac disease ate dark chocolate daily, there might be fewer heart attacks and strokes. He quoted Australian researchers who explored the…
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Win 1 of 10 Paparazzi (4 pack) swaddles by aden + anais

This is an amazing competition for our summer babies! We have 10 Paparazzi (4 pack) Pack of four 100% cotton muslin swaddling wraps kindly donated by aden + anais® to give away worth £44.95 each!!! aden + anais® wraps are the ultimate in breathability and softness. The fabric’s light, open weave helps reduce the risk of overheating. It is gentle on baby’s skin and durable for everyday use.
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Casting for C4 The Food Hospital series: Calling all mums who want to be on the show

Channel 4 are looking for people who would be interested in participating in The Food Hospital series. The successful ground-breaking Channel 4 series exploring the potential health benefits of food in treating a wide range of illnesses and ailments returns for a new series. We’re especially looking for teenagers and children who are experiencing health problems associated with their weight. Do…
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WORLD RECORD LONDON: 'IT'S NO YOLK'...SOLDIERS DIPPING SOLDIERS!

A bit of a light-hearted story for us all Londoners. Today over 100 Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards and other members of the Household Division needed no egging on as they lined up to dip toast soldiers into soft-boiled eggs in an attempt to break a new Guinness World Records title at Wellington Barracks, as part of World Record London. London & Partners’ World Record London finale…
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