Movies

1953 Coronation Dinner is re-interpreted by Chef Alexander Boyd to celebrate The Crown

I was one of the lucky guests who attended a 1953-themed dinner to mark the DVD release of the first series of The Crown on Queen Elizabeth’s early years as the Sovereign. The luxury meal was hosted this week at St Ermin’s Hotel in London. Here is why I will remember this special occasion for a long time. As well as experiencing chamber music before and during the 7 course meal, we were…
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Win 1 of 2 L.O.L Surprise! Series 2 Tot dolls

Two lucky readers can each win a L.O.L Surprise! Series 2 Tot. There are seven layers of fun wrapped around every L.O.L Surprise! Doll. Unwrap the ball to reveal a new mystery, hinting at which L.O.L doll you’re going to get. And that’s not all! Feed or bath your baby for an additional water surprise: she might cry, spit, tinkle or change colours.       Following a sell-out Series 1…
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Celebrate Chocolate Week with Divine and win a fabulous flavour hamper worth £30!

  To celebrate Chocolate Week (9-15 October), Divine are giving away a fabulous flavour chocolate hamper worth £30.   This Divine Chocolate hamper makes the perfect gift for any chocolate lover, with 11 fabulous flavours to explore. This hamper includes creamy white chocolate, smooth milk chocolate and 85% dark chocolate made with best of the best Ghanaian cocoa.       Kuapa Kokoo is, a…
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Win 1 of 2 full sets of Havex Machines

    Two lucky winners will get ALL FOUR Havex Machines in this awesome competition! Race. Transform. Battle! Race your micro car into the battle pod and watch it automatically transform into an awesome land, sea or air vehicle! Havex Machines are here to #WreakHavex with seven unique vehicles to collect throughout the year, starting with Combat Bot, Sonic Jet, Lightening Sub and Strike…
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Books

Irresistible - Why you are addicted to technology and how to set yourself free

Just when I had a hate moment against all technology, I came across an interesting book called IRRESISTIBLE: WHY YOU ARE ADDICTED TO TECHNOLOGY AND HOW TO SET YOURSELF FREE recently published by VINTAGE paperback (Penguin UK). I enjoyed reading it due to the focus on technology and childhood.         As psychologist Adam Alter says: ‘Kids aren’t born craving tech, but they come to see…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 awesome activity sets with The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game!

London Mums, you have the chance to win an awesome activity set with The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game! To celebrate the release of The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game we are offering FIVE lucky winners the chance to get their hands on an awesome activity set, including paper masks, sticker sheets, t-shirt, dog tags and a branded bag!     The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game will allow…
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Win 1 of 5 copies of The Mountain Between Us book

After watching the movie, you will want to read The Mountain Between Us book. Adapted into a film starring Academy Award winner Kate Winslet and Idris Elba, The Mountain Between Us is in UK cinemas now. To celebrate we are giving away five copies of the The Mountain Between Us book that the film is based upon.           Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must forge a…
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Movies

From Book to Film - Best film adaptations

    The best films often originate from great books. From Book to Film – in this feature I am looking at some of the best film adaptations of the last few decades. Check if there’s your favourite among them.     Idris Elba and Kate Winslet star in Twentieth Century Fox’s “The Mountain Between Us.” The Mountain Between Us (Charles Martin) Film: 2017 Stranded in barren conditions…
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Newsletter

London Mums Autumn Newsletter including family activities for school half-term

Dear London Mums Autumn leaves, clouds in the sky and the first chills after the Summer. This calls for no-cost creative activities to do with kids this Autumn as well as Halloween parties. Check out at my suggestions.  Ideas for no-cost creative activities to do with kids this autumn   Mark your diary with the London Mums Christmas Party & Panzerotto Blues feast including a breakdancing…
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Movies

The best animated films of the last 10 years

  If the past few years have proved anything, it is that the popularity for animated storytelling is dramatically increasing. Films like Minions and Inside Out were some of the highest grossing films of 2015, highlighting viewers desire to see original animated movies. The anticipated DVD release of Altitude’s Rock Dog seems to be following this ever growing trend. Starring Luke Wilson, Eddie…
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