Movies

Film review: Ticket to Paradise starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney

Ticket to Paradise is aromantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney about the sweet surprise of second chances. Set in the incredibly beautiful scenery of ‘Bali’ – although it is actually filmed on location in Queensland, Australia – this movie makes you want to book your ticket to go far away from the UK to ride a boat in these crystal blue seas, and have…
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Film review: See How They Run

See How They Run is a playful murder mystery with deliciously smart humour set against the backdrop of arguably the world’s most famous murder mystery, The Mousetrap, in London’s West End. Running for 68 years, The Mousetrap stood out. Producer Damian Jones (The Iron Lady, Lady In The Van, Absolutely Fabulous)looked and researched the rights and then discovered why it had never…
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Books

National Read a Book Day: Inspiring stories for children from around the world

Ahead of National Read a Book Day (6th September), a team of multilingual and multicultural London Mums are sharing their favourite children’s books from around the world, and their thoughts on why these captivating stories should be on every child’s reading list. Brazil The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Alchemist is one of the most-read books in recent history, and with good reason.
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Cooler than the rest – The Kids' Helmet they won’t want to take off. Hornit Helmets take the stress out of family bike rides

Hornit helmets are designed to offer great all-around protection whilst being full of colour, and style and undoubtedly cooler than other kids’ bike helmets. No more arguments, tantrums, or sulks when you ask your child to put on their helmet before a bike ride, these helmets are so awesome kids will rush to put them on. With a selection of 15 awesome and creative designs to choose from…
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Books

Book of the week: The Climb - an ascent into the childhood’s imagination

The Climb is a brand-new children’s book by established author Martin Bissett. Martin has published twelve books, but this is his first illustrated story and his first for children as part of a four-part series. The Climb is based on a dream that the six-year-old Martin had, making it an exciting exploration of childhood imagination. The book is written with the perspective of adulthood, as…
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Film review: Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt

On Tuesday 2nd of August 2022 the London Mums Magazine team was invited to review Bullet Train, directed by David Leitch. An action packed movie with a lot of violent psychopaths packed on to one train. The movie, set on a train is full of twists and comedy. Brad Pitt plays a role of a trained assassin ‘Ladybug’, and is given orders from his handler Maria Beetle to collect a briefcase that is…
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Film review: DC League of Super-Pets

On Sunday 24th July four young reporters reviewed DC League of Super-Pets on behalf of London Mums Magazine. Reporter 1: Pavan Panesar claims to have bigger muscles than Dwayne Johnson. 13 years old. Reporter 2: Sandeep Panesar has big cute smile like ‘Krypto’. 12 years old. Reporter 3 Arjun Panesar claims to tell better jokes than Kevin Hart. 9 years old. Reporter 4: Amandeep Panesar has…
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30% off instore on the 30th of the month to celebrate FARA’s 30th Anniversary

As a Mum to two young children, I was really excited to hear about the 30-30-30 offer that FARA charity shops are running at the moment. To celebrate 30 years since the first shop opened, on the 30th of every month, London Mums readers can get 30% off everything in store! You just need to show a copy of this blog, so screenshot it now! How FARA started For those that aren’t familiar with FARA…
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London Mums Pretty Things Wishlist

London Mums Pretty Things Wishlist for 2022 has been revealed in the Summer / Autumn 2022 print magazine downloadable from here. DisneyFrozen 2 Singing Queen Elsaby Hasbro Disneyhas released a range of new toys, costumes, and collectibles as part of new campaign ‘The Gift of Play’, which was inspired by research that shows that 60 per cent of parentshave…
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Book of the month: How to grow your family by Adam Shaw

A healthy, happy family is grown around the kitchen table. Social media’s favourite foodie father Adam Shaw shares his delicious, budget-friendly recipes to take you from pregnancy through to parenthood, all while bringing fun and flavour back to the table. Whether you’re newly expecting or already have a growing clan, ditch old-fashioned books that focus on what you can’t eat. Enjoy…
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