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New Barbie Movie 'Barbie in the Pink Shoes'

Irresistible new Barbie movie. This is clearly a film Barbie fans all around the world will love as it has all ingredients to please them: pink shoes, great dreams, the fight between good and evil. The new movie ‘Barbie in the Pink Shoes’ is released on the 26 February 2013 and Barbie stars as a prima ballerina. Dance your way to a magical adventure with Barbie as Kristyn, a…
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Books

Meet Jane Hissey, 'mother' of 'Ruby, Blue and Blanket' and the 'Old Bear' series

Meet inspiring and much loved author and illustrator Jane Hissey in this exclusive interview for the London Mums magazine. Best known for her Old Bear series, Jane’s beautifully illustrated picture books have been loved by children around the world for over 25 years. 10 years after her last Old Bear title, she returns to write and illustrate for a new generation of readers with three new…
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SHAUN THE SHEEP RETURNS WITH 20 BRAND NEW BAA-RILLIANT FARMYARD ADVENTURES

SHAUN THE SHEEP 3 is back with twenty brand new episodes – proving that life is never dull on Mossybottom Farm. Shaun, The Flock, The long suffering Bitzer, The Pigs and The Farmer return at the end of February on CBBC (Monday- Friday from 25 February 2013 at 3.15pm CBBC)! Great slapstick comedy is the name of the game for young Shaun and the gang, as they live their life to the full…
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Books

Books to celebrate Mother's Day

This year Mother’s Day is on 10th March 2013! There’s no better way to celebrate mums than having kids reading them books about motherly love. Here is our favourite selection of books about motherhood. For Mother’s Day, Little Tiger Press has a trio of delightful books for mothers everywhere!  To Mum With Love Published January 2013 by Jill Latter £6.99 (Little Tiger…
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The Sapphires

A DVD is always a great present and what a better gift than a feel-good film. The Sapphires DVD (out on 4th March 2013) is brilliant and your mum will sing with joy this Mother’s Day thanks to this perfect DVD gift. It’s a great girlie movie you can watch with your girlfriends too. Based on a true story this fun and feel-good comedy follows the dreams of four soul-sisters struggling to…
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10 Thoughtful Gifts for Mother's Day

Struggling to find the perfect gift for your mother? We are surrounded by ads on TV, in magazines and out and about, with ideas for Mother’s Day. But haven’t we seen it all before? Flowers, chocolates, bubble bath are great but they aren’t very thoughtful gifts are they? Here are 10 ideas for Mother’s Day that are really special, some are great value but all of them show that you really…
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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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Movies

Behind the scenes of Disney's 'Wreck-It Ralph'

As Wreck-It Ralph storms the UK film charts we’ve got a special interview with the director, Rich Moore, and comedienne and actress, Sarah Silverman. Q: Firstly, congratulations! Wreck-It Ralph has been nominated for an Oscar! You’re in the category ‘Animated Feature Film’. Are you planning to attend the ceremony? RM: It’s a very strange thing. There’s nothing like an award show.
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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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Who has 'framed' Wreck-It Ralph?

Disney’s new release, Wreck-It Ralph, follows an arcade video game villain who is tired of being over-shadowed and decides he wants to change his story. In order to do this, Ralph (voiced by the very likeable John C. Reilly) sets out to win a medal. He leaves his own world and strides out into a new first-person shooter game, determined to become a hero. Strangely enough, all does not go as…
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