Movies

Film Review: Johnny English Strikes Again starring Rowan Atkinson

Johnny English Strikes Again, the third instalment of the comedy series starring Rowan Atkinson,hits UKcinemas on12thOctober 2018 and London Mums managed to get a preview screening for children to review it first hand. Read our first reactions here. The story Rowan Atkinson returns as the much loved accidental secret agent. The new adventure begins when…
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Film Review: The Little Stranger

The Little Strangeris a hugely anticipated adaptation of Sarah Waters’ acclaimed novel of the same name.Incredible performances, beautiful scenery and creepy sound effects create an atmospheric, chilling and captivating film that will stay with you long after the credits. The story The little strangertells the story of Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, who has…
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Blu-Ray review: Witness for the prosecution by Billy Wilder

Based on the hit play by Agatha Christie, Billy Wilder’s Witness for the Prosecution was nominated for six Academy Awards and was reportedly praised by Christie herself as the best adaptation of her work she had seen.Billy Wilder’s engrossingly theatrical courtroom drama stars three Hollywood icons: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich & Charles Laughton. If you have never seen it, now…
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Film review: Book Club starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen

Book Club offers the unique opportunity to watch four terrific actresses with equally amazing male counterparts on screen together having fun in their senior years. The story Starring legendary actresses Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen, BOOK CLUB follows four lifelong friends whose lives are turned upside down to hilarious ends when their book club attempts to…
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Tested & Recommended

It's all about the tea, but not as you know it!

I wasrecentlyinvited to try a newrangeof teas called We Are Tea. This new ethical tea has beencreatedby Spence & Suze and presented at a special event in Central London. Read what is special aboutthis ethical tea range in my blog and why I think it’s delicious at the same time! This is how all the ethical cycle works: With We Are…
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Product reviews

The Product of The Year selection process explained

For the past 10 years I have been involved in the selection process of the Products of the Year. You can call it a big marketing exercise but it is primarily a great way to encourage innovation and development in the market. In fact thanks to the Product of The Year selection process companies are forced to keep up with improving their products every year. Ultimately it’s the consumers who…
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Movies

Film Review: Donkeyote

Donkeyote is an award-winning documentary about the frail Manolo from Southern Spain who loves animals and nature walks with his donkey. A movie for a rainy Sunday afternoon this Autumn. The story Manolo has a simple life in Southern Spain and two loves: his animals and wandering through nature. Against the advice of his doctor, he decides to plan one last walk in the US, the brutal…
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Film Review: An Actor prepares

An Actor Prepares, a new comedic father and son cross-country road trip, is a movieto watch if you are a fan of Jeremy Irons. It’s out now. The story An Actor Prepares is a father/son road trip movie that matches two strong characters (and actors) head-to-head in the ultimate comedic face off. In the film, Atticus Smith (Jeremy Irons) is a highly celebrated actor, whose…
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Books

Book of the week: P is for Paris by Paul Thurlby

P is for Parisis the latest richly illustrated book byaward-winning graphic artist Paul Thurlby, whom I admire for his retro looking drawings of beautiful cities in the world. This stunning book is not just for kids but deserves a place on every coffee table along with L is for London and NY is for New York. I am an admirer of Paul Thurlby’s work and I havealways kept…
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Product reviews

Back to school essentials including a backpack to relieve back pain

Dear London Mums, Brace yourself for a bumpy return to the school routine filled with lots of screams and tantrums. At least it will be a bit of relief for us parents … After an intense first year at secondary school I am not sure I am ready for a new academic year, even as a parent. I also feel that children grow super fast. Changes in schooling are always challenging and this year…
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