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New kids' DVD releases

Let’s hope the weather will be good this April 2012. If not, here you go a list of new DVD releases courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK) the kids will love. Here is what my 5 year old son thinks of these new DVDs. Rastamouse: Hot, Hot, Hot! Rastamouse is really funny especially his Jamaican accent…. He’s the coolest mouse in the country (and he is voiced by DJ Reggie Yates).
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A Personalised Bracelet that will keep loved ones close to hand all year round

Merci Maman offers a beautiful range of personalised gifts for the whole family – including jewellery for women, men and children and clever baby gifts, such as personalised hooded towels and bibs which make the perfect present for a newborn. They are specialised in bespoke hand-engraved jewellery online. They personalise charm bracelets and necklaces with names of loved ones, meaningful dates…
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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2012

Here are some of London Mums’ favourite gifts. Have a happy Mother’s Day and do not forget Grannies are mums too! Sainsbury’s offers excellent value-for-money gifts under £10 The handbag filled with chocolate truffles, not only has a delicious sweet treat, but doubles up as an adorable change purse or make up case too. Thorntons new Fabulous Vanilla Fudge box If you think…
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Children's DVD review: Barbie in A Mermaid's Tale 2

The long awaited sea-quel in the Mermaid Tale series is set to give Barbie fans a super splashing treat when Barbie™ in A Mermaid Tale 2 is released on 27th February, 2012. Barbie fans can’t miss this movie. Barbie movies never disappoint me! I know I am not a girl any more but Barbie was my first real doll (and in the Seventies we didn’t have much to choose from0 and it still has a…
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Product of the Year 2012

As a member of the judging panel involved in the initial process of the selection for ‘Product of the year 2012’, I was invited last week to the awards ceremony and dinner. Here is the list of all Winning Products 2012 with my feedback to all products that caught my attention one way or another. Mums, please let me know what your favourite products of the year are and why, in the…
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It’s a noisy world! Ensure children hear for a lifetime

Today’s tech-connected kids live in a high-definition world. They are bombarded by sound from music players, game consoles, tablets and in-vehicle entertainment systems. Studies show that overexposure to loud sounds leads to hearing damage seen later in life. Most parents understand that earphones can pose a real threat to hearing health, but are unsure how to manage their kids. London Mums…
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The Muppets are back for good!!!

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy entertained a wonderful audience of British and International journalists answering lots of questions and joking along the way at the European and UK press conference at the Mayfair Hotel to promote the launch of the new movie ‘The Muppets’ in cinemas on 10 February 2012. It was more like a Live Muppets show than a traditional press conference. Amazing!
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Valentine 2012 Gift Guide .... treat yourself mums!!!

Look no further this Valentine. Here is our list of original and affordable gift ideas. GIFTS FOR HIM Thorntons Chocolate Liqueur RRP £19.99 Forget about Baileys … This delicious drink is made by blending vodka with Thorntons’ carefully crafted chocolate; resulting in a liqueur that’s just as good over ice cream as it is over ice. This liquor is not just perfect for the dads…
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Face-to-face with one of the most graceful and magic ballerinas in Britain: Darcey Bussell

Ballet dancing is so fascinating and deep inside we would all want our little girls to become as graceful as Darcey Bussell. Here she is opening her heart to us. You started professional ballet at quite a late stage, there any reason for this? I DID START BALLET CLASSES ON SATURDAYS FROM 5 YEARS OLD, BUT I WAS JUST NOT VERY INTO IT UNTIL I WAS ABOUT 12 YEARS OLD, I THINK IT WAS BECAUSE I ONLY…
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Not on a School Night!

It’s bedtime. Brush your teeth, snuggle down, turn out the lights. Sleep? Not a chance! ‘Not on a School Night!’ is a great book by new talent in children’s picture books Rebecca Patterson. This book is published by Macmillan Children’s Books on 5th January 2012. Age 2+. It’s lights out for a pair of boisterous brothers. But when sheets can transform the boys…
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