Movies

Patrick movie review & behind the scenes chats with Harley the pug, Beattie Edmondson & Mandie Fletcher

Patrick is the family movie of the Summer especially for Londoners and any fans of London based films. I love it because it shows the heck of the wood where I live, SW london, more specifically Richmond village and Richmond Park, it made me laugh from start to finish with very tongue and check British humour and has the sweetest pug dog as the main character. The story Sarah Francis is a…
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Books

Book review: Every Day by David Levithan

Little I knew when I met American author David Levithan at an event in London hosted by Penguin Random House in 2015, to promote his latest book Hold Me Closer,that his novels would become huge bestsellers and popular movies. From that first meeting, I have become a huge fan of David Levithan, particularly of his 2012 novel Every Day, which is a New York Times bestseller and now a…
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Movies

Learning how to cook Mexican tamales inspired by Disney's Coco

I was recently invited to a cookery masterclass that explored Mexican culture through its cuisine and specifically Tamales at Mestizo London restaurant tocelebrate the release of Disney Pixar’s COCO on Blu-ray & DVD. Tamales are steamed, corn-husk-clad masa delights. They areMexican-style comfort food thatcan be eaten for breakfast or as a twilight snack. Coco is one of…
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Product reviews

The hunt for a breastfeeding top is over: the Bshirt has arrived

I always love to support breastfeeding and ethical fashion. So when I heard that ethical breastfeeding clothing brand, The Bshirt, waslaunching their award-winning ‘Lift The Flap’ tops, I felt compelled as I remember when I was hunting for breastfeeding shirts. I breast-fed my son for 20 months and I was totally committed to the task. At first it was tough but then it became second…
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Movies

Dumbo Live-Action Reimagining of Walt Disney’s 1941 Classic Animated Film starring Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Eva Green and Michael Keaton

I personally cannot wait to see this live action version of the Walt Disney’s 1941 Classic animation Dumbo, which has alwaysbeen one of my favouritemovies from my childhood. This film will also bring a new generation to love a classic tale. We have to wait until March 2019, though, as this is the release date of this new Disney film. The story This new live-action feature…
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Product reviews

Feel Good Father’s Day Gifts

Here is a selection of London Mums’ favourite Father’s Day Gifts. For the ‘history buff’ Dad RAF Roundel Cufflinks – £12.99 2018 marks 100 years since the RAF was formed and these elegant cufflinks available from the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Shop help mark the occasion perfectly. They are stunning when attached to a white shirt. Featuring the Force’s…
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Books

Book of the week: Star Wars Maker Lab

On 5th July, DK is publishing a new book full of projects with aStar Wars™theme,Star Wars Maker Lab. My son andI had a sneak preview and absolutely loved it. Star Wars™ Maker Labfeatures 20 galactic projects that teach children how to become a master of science, in both the real world and theStar Warsgalaxy. The greatest feature of this…
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Books

Children's Book of the week: The Tiger Who Came to Tea Party book

The Tiger Who Came to Tea Party book is our favourite activity book of the Summer and is being published for the 50th anniversary of the original book this year. It is based on The Tiger Who Came to Tea which is a classic story Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest by Judith Kerr that was first published fifty years ago. Believe it or not,The Tiger has been coming to Tea for 50 glorious…
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Books

Book of the week: RAF 100 ideal as a Father's Day Gift

Father’s Day is coming up (Sunday,17 June 2018)and The RAF 100 book is the ideal gift for any for any fans of historical airplanes, war history and engineering as well as collectors of RAF memorabilia. I am none of that but still loved flipping through the pages and looking at the stunning original photography. It is great value at £25 because the volume looks expensive and…
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