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Film review: Disney Planes

I was not surprised at the brilliance of Disney Planes, which is in my view the best Disney movie after the release of Cars in 2006. Disney Planes flies into UK cinemas on 16 August, 2013. Overall, the story is good – although I found the idea of crop duster Dusty winning a bit of a stretch (something like the original Cars where he loses the race but learns some lessons about friendship and…
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Exclusive interview with Desperate Housewives' star Teri Hatcher starring in Disney Planes

We love the new Disney Planes (above the world of Cars) movie out in UK cinemas on 16 August 2013 and we had the pleasure to meet and exclusively interview Teri Hatcher best known for her role as Susan Delfino in the TV series Desperate Housewives. Teri is really a lovely lady and in this video interview she tells us about the fun aspects of filming a Disney movie as well as the challenges.
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Film review: WADJDA (out in cinemas on 19 July 2013)

On 19 July 2013 the film WADJDA will be released in UK cinemas. WADJDA is a film from the incredible writer & director Haifaa Al-Mansour – the first female filmmaker from Saudi Arabia. Her film was also the first to be shot entirely in Saudi Arabia. I was very impressed with the fact that such controversial topic – women in the Arabic culture – was not censored by the…
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Summer essentials guide

Summer is on its way and there’s no better time to look for your summer essentials, all kind of items you may need either for your Stayacation or Holiday away. After the amazing Jubilympic summer of 2012 what do we need to spice up this ‘quite’ London summer 2013? Check out the latest fashion trends in summer essentials recommended by London Mums. Are we ready to go on holiday?
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Film review: Monsters University - Disney Pixars' scarily good prequel to the classic Monsters Inc.

This year Pixar release Monsters University, the prequel to hilarious hit Monsters Inc which was released in 2001. It’s taken 12 years of work for the films prequel to make an appearance on our screens, but does this film live up to its beloved counterpart? The film takes a look back at when James P “Sulley” Sullivan (John Goodman) and Michael “Mike” Wazowski (Billy…
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London Mums shopping is NOW officially launched!!!

Dear London Mums I am delighted to announce London Mums Shopping powered by Milkster. London Mums was born in September 2006 to support mums across London, in 7 years we have grown into an amazing community. Aligned with our mission, London Mums Shopping helps us extend the utility of London Mums and allow members to count on one another for product recommendations and daily inspiration. These…
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Film Review: Playing for Keeps

Despite the harsh mainstream film critic reviews, London Mums think this rom-com is quite good. We love Scottish actor Gerard Butler whose Scottishness is quite refreshing among all the American mamas 🙂 Be reassured that he will melt your heart in PLAYING FOR KEEPS, a new romantic comedy with a bit of spice! This movie is out to rent and own on DVD and Blu-ray from 20th May 2013 (RRP…
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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013

In this Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2013 you will find original gifts tried and tested by London Mums. The Vango Stone 10 in vibrant hot pink colour must be the best value-for-money backpack I have come across in years. At RRP £15 it is a bargain. Its quality is amazing and a fashionable rucksack of this kind would normally cost £40. It is ideal for everyday use and is well suited for the…
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New Barbie Movie 'Barbie in the Pink Shoes'

Irresistible new Barbie movie. This is clearly a film Barbie fans all around the world will love as it has all ingredients to please them: pink shoes, great dreams, the fight between good and evil. The new movie ‘Barbie in the Pink Shoes’ is released on the 26 February 2013 and Barbie stars as a prima ballerina. Dance your way to a magical adventure with Barbie as Kristyn, a…
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SHAUN THE SHEEP RETURNS WITH 20 BRAND NEW BAA-RILLIANT FARMYARD ADVENTURES

SHAUN THE SHEEP 3 is back with twenty brand new episodes – proving that life is never dull on Mossybottom Farm. Shaun, The Flock, The long suffering Bitzer, The Pigs and The Farmer return at the end of February on CBBC (Monday- Friday from 25 February 2013 at 3.15pm CBBC)! Great slapstick comedy is the name of the game for young Shaun and the gang, as they live their life to the full…
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