Product reviews

Little scientist's experiments: Nail Science Lab & hydrographic printing

During British Science week little scientist Diego was very busy learning new chemistry principles using a nail science kit, that has been brought out by the makers of Project Mc2 dolls aimed at girls. The pack is really good fun even for boys who have an interest in science and Diego proved to get on with this cosmetic chemistry experiment called hydrographic printing just fine although he was…
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Books

Unusual presents! Adult sticker books as Mother's Day gifts

As mums we handle stickers all the time. And we love to help our kids filling pages with stickers, don’t we all? As a little girl I absolutely loved collecting those from my favourite TV shows and exchanging the double ones with friends at school. Adult sticker books are now the latest trend out there – apart from colouring books – and I am one of the first to have spotted it…
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Competitions

Win a Lucky Voice Karaoke Machine incl Chrome Gold Mic worth £100

The perfect present for friends and family to create the best parties ever! The kit transforms your computer or iPad into the ultimate karaoke machine, with instant access to thousands of songs including all the greatest hits and latest chart releases. Need a new way to keep friends and family entertained during the period? Nothing beats a fun-filled singalong session with our professional singing…
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Message Board

MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN LIVING AT HOME NEEDED FOR PAID NEUROMARKETING RESEARCH

We are looking for participants for this week for a neuromarketing study, where you will be asked to wear a sensor cap (similar to a swimming cap with small passive sensors attached) while watching a short presentation on a television screen. Very easy, in central London (Shaftesbury Avenue) and it is paid 35 pounds for 45 minutes. Date: Friday 17 March 2017 Location: Shaftesbury Avenue…
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Movies

Film Review: Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Live action Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is one of the best films we have ever seen since the release of live action Cinderella a few years ago. A truly PERFECT family film! It is the perfect live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while…
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Competitions

WIN 1 of 8 new Dig In! Table-top game

Dig In is the perfect Table-top game – the ideal prize for anybody. Everyone loves playing games – it’s a great way to get families together, communicating in that good old-fashioned way – face-to-face. And there’s healthy competition thrown in too! In the thoroughly addictive new Dig In! game from Drumond Park (RRP £19.99, age 8 to adult), players take turns to sift through the big…
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Activities

Family Event Doktor James and the Akademy of Evil 26 March 2017

A real treat for Mother’s Day: a top affordable family event. Almost every day we get up to read on papers and online that is the International Day of something: toast, kittens, friendship. Beyond the obvious commercial aspects of this proliferation, there are long-standing celebratory days that really mean something and Mother’s Day is certainly the first and foremost. But, to…
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Competitions

Win £200 worth of shopping vouchers with Talk to Mums - take our survey now! Closes 15 March

Win £200 worth of shopping vouchers with Talk to Mums – take our survey now! Closes 15 March 2017 Mums love getting free samples but most of the time we simply aren’t presented with the opportunity to get one. Talk to Mums wants to change that. We want to encourage more brands to give out samples to mums so that they can try before they buy. So to help us, please fill in the attached…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Mumpreneur’s testimonial: Inspiration from Karina Grassy, a very special London Mum

Once a London Mum, always a London Mum. Karina Grassy has come a long way from when I first met her in East Sheen 10 years ago. Then she used to be a single mum with big ideas. Not different from the famous JK Rowling, Karina has also started small and grown her career steadily. After setting up her first business Not Just Pink selling good quality baby products from Germany to the UK, she…
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Movies

Film review: The Time Of Their Lives starring Joan Collins, Pauline Collins and Franco Nero

Ahead of Mother’s Day (26 March), Vertigo is releasing Roger Goldby’s feel-good comedy The Time Of Their Lives starring iconic legends including Golden Globe-winner Dame Joan Collins (DYNASTY, ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE), Oscar nominee Pauline Collins (SHIRLEY VALENTINE, QUARTET) and Italian heartthrob Franco Nero (DJANGO, DJANGO UNCHAINED). It’s out on 10 March.      The…
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