Competitions

WIN 1 of 2 DADDY’S HOME 2 MERCHANDISE BUNDLES – AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL MARCH 13TH AND ON DVD, BLU-RAY™, 4K ULTRA HD™ 19 MARCH 2018

It’s more Daddy’s, more problems, as Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell star in the Daddy of all family comedies, DADDY’S HOME 2. To celebrate the digital release on 13th March  and with the DVD, Blu-ray™ and 4K Ultra HD™ release coming up on 19th March, we are giving you the chance to win an exciting Daddy’s Home 2 merchandise bundle as well as a copy of the hilarious action on…
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Fitness & Health

Managing Thyroid Problems in Children - Understanding Hyperthyroidism 

Hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid, is the term for a range of conditions which affect the thyroid’s hormone production. An over-production of these hormones results in a more active metabolism and a variety of symptoms. These can be relativity minor to potentially life-threatening. Examples include a fast heart rate, weight loss, poor concentration or anxiety and sweating.   Managing…
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Movies

Film Review: Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time starring Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey & Chris Pine

A Wrinkle in Time is Disney’s latest feature film that celebrates female empowerment and diversity and calls for everyone to be ‘warriors who serve the good and light in the universe’ and protect peace and happiness against evil forces such as envy and jealousy that threaten the world. A Wrinkle in Time’s screenplay is Ava DuVernay’s adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s…
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Books

Feminist Children's Books for Women's Day

2018 is a special year for women: 100 years have passed since women were first allowed to vote in the UK, but we still have a long way to go towards gender equality. There’s lots going on in the world including the campaign for equal pay and the Time’s up campaign driven by Hollywood actresses and other TV personalities to shout out about women’s rights.  The publishing world…
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Attractions

Art exhibition review: Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedy at Tate Modern London

The EY Exhibition: Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedy is a must-see retrospective about the Spanish artist suitable for adults and children alike who would enjoy Picasso’s innovative art. 75% of the work shown at Tate Modern between 8 March and 9 September 2018 has never been exhibited in Britain before. It’s worth noting that as many of these paintings come from private collections…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 Monster Family packs including a t-shirt, fidget spinner, colouring book and more!

London Mums, you have the chance to win one of five Monster Family packs including a t-shirt, fidget spinner, colouring book and more! MONSTER FAMILY IS IN CINEMAS AND ON SKY CINEMA NOW.  This truly global family adventure features an all-star voice cast, including Emily Watson (On Chesil Beach), Jason Isaacs (The Death of Stalin), Nick Frost (The Huntsman: Winter’s War), Jessica Brown…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of Paddington 2 DVD & merchandising goodie bags

To celebrate the release of Paddington 2 DVD, London Mums have three goodie bags including Paddington merchandising and a copy of the DVD. BAFTA nominated hit ‘family film of the year’ PADDINGTON 2 will be available on digital download from today and on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD + Blu-ray from 12 March 2018.  Each prize will include the following items: Paddington 2 DVD Notebook Travel Card…
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Mums Tips

Organising Your Home Office

For those who are freelancing, it is highly likely that you work from a home office. Easily assessable and cheaper, a home office offers you the practicality of a regular office whilst including your home comforts. Keeping a home office organised can be difficult, with the masses of paperwork and the wires running to all your equipment it can really look a mess. Keeping it organised can save you a…
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Movies

DVD Review: BBC Earth Film’s Earth: One Amazing Day narrated by Robert Redford

Finally I have managed to get the DVD of Earth: One Amazing Day made by BBC Earth Films, the studio that produced Earth. My son Diego and I absolutely love watching clips at breakfast before the school run. It is an astonishing journey revealing the power of the natural world. If you enjoyed the BBC Earth documentaries and Deep Blue you will love this. Read my review of Earth: One Amazing Day…
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Movies

Film Review: Monster Family

If you like Dracula and monster comedies, you will enjoy Monster Family. This truly global family adventure features an all-star voice cast, including Emily Watson (On Chesil Beach), Jason Isaacs (The Death of Stalin), Nick Frost (The Huntsman: Winter’s War), Jessica Brown Findlay (Downton Abbey), Celia Imrie (Bridget Jones’s Diary) and Catherine Tate (Doctor Who). Monster Family is out in…
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