Books

Picture Book of the week: Lady Bluebell and Her Magical Gardens by Teresa Biddle

London Mums‘ latest picture book of the week is Lady Bluebell and Her Magical Gardens. This is Teresa Biddle’s first publication, aimed at children aged from two upwards (or for young readers up to the age of 8 or so). The 40-pages book is a little masterpiece with lots of detailed pictures, painted by Teresa herself. It celebrates a love of plants and animals, a true…
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Tested & Recommended

London Mums’ ultimate Christmas Gifting Guide in times of cost cutting 

London Mums have put together the ultimate Christmas Gifting guide based on a combination of practicality, usefulness, fun and cost-effectiveness. Christmas is a magical time for little ones, yet an overwhelming amount of parents admit to feeling the pressure to deliver gifts their children will be pleased with this year. No matter how expensive a present is, it is always precious. Italians say…
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Movies

Film review: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musicaltells the story of an extraordinary girl, with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results. This movie is a brand-new take on the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. It’sreleased by Sony Pictures only in cinemas across the UK & Ireland fromtoday. Releases on NetflixUK &amp…
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Shopping Guides

Eco Swap Club – a unique eco-friendly gift this Christmas from Eco-Homemaker

Eco-Homemaker, an online platform offering eco-friendly home, pregnancy and baby products, is helping consumers to make simple everyday ‘eco swaps’ – genuinely eco-friendly and effective product alternatives for their family and home that are kinder to both the environment and the health of their family. The team strive to source products that are produced in the UK, are plastic free…
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Product reviews

My Baker ‘online cake service’ bakes up a storm with new high street store opening in London

My Baker is known and loved for its delicious home-made artisan cakes. They are sold through a network of over 200 bakers across the UK. It’s time for cake lovers to get excited because you can now get up close and personal with the My Baker range. They have just launched their first ever walk-in store in Hendon, London. The London Mums Magazine team recently ordered a custom made cake…
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Shopping Guides

Innovative Scandinavian nursery furniture and accessories

Designed in the simple Scandi look, Mokee’s nursery furniture and accessories offer parents stylish solutions for their babies’ nurseries at competitive prices without having to compromise on quality. Mokee’s Seven Item Premium Nursery Collection is currently being offered at40% off, including the Mini Cot Bed, Luxury Breathable Mattress, Mini Cot Bed Fitted Sheet, Baby Changing Mat…
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Movies

Film review: Disney Strange World

On Saturday 19th of November 2022 I was one of London Mums Magazine‘s bloggers who were invited to review Disney’s Strange World. Off we went with three budding reporters. The director of Strange World, Don Hall, adds another impressive work to his extensive list in this latest production. Strange World, an adventure film which manages to incorporate the themes of inclusion and…
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Movies

FILM REVIEW: Living starring Bill Nighy

English hierarchy and convention in the 50s are beautifully represented in all their stultifying glory in this slow-moving, painful but funny drama, about a Departmental Manager at the London County Council, coping with loss in the traditional manner, by repressing all his emotions. All the cliches of post-war middle-class British society are covered: bowler hats, punctuality, understatement…
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Shopping Guides

The Wondersuit from Bonds is a true wonder for parents

With 1 selling every 3 minutes, in Australia you have to be quick to get your hands on a Bonds Baby Zip Wondersuit. Best known for their unique two-way zip and colourful, bright, fun designs, the range is sure hit with parents everywhere. Offering the perfect solution to the bothersome poppers, the two-way zip allows easy changing and dressing in record time. Perfect for those Mums and Dads that…
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Movies

The best TV detective series to watch over Christmas

Christmas is the perfect time to settle down and enjoy some thrilling crime dramas. Some of the best TV detective series around are now available on DVD, including top new shows Grace, Karen Pirie, The Ipcress File, McDonald & Dodds, The Bay and The Suspect, as well as all the episodes of Vera and Shetland, both adapted from the hit novels by Ann Cleeves. All these detective series are…
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