Cultur-Italy EzineWeekends

FREE EVENT in the Italian language OH, FREEDOM at the The Italian Cultural Institute including FREE Italian ice-cream

Unmissable event for Italian speaking families in London: Sunday 3 July – 4pm The Italian Cultural Institute and the Scuola Italiana a Londra celebrate the publication of OH, FREEDOM by Francesco D’Adamo, translated into Italian by Siân Williams. This event is suitable for children aged 9 upwards and is followed by superb Italian style afternoon snacks and ice cream kindly offered by…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of Pride & Prejudice & Zombies Blu-Ray

Pride & Prejudice & Zombies comes to DVD, Blu-ray and VOD Monday 27th June 2016. Courtesy of Lionsgate, we have three Blu-rays to give away. It’s Pride and Prejudice like you’ve never seen it before, as Jane Austen’s 19th Century classic is invaded by hordes of flesh-eating zombies! With its killer premise, an incredible cast of established stars and Hollywood’s hottest rising…
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Recipes

Recipe: Apricot and pistachio power balls by Davina McCall

Here is an interesting and original recipe for Apricot and pistachio power balls courtesy of BBC Good Food Shows and designed by Davina McCall. Read my interview with Davina from our archives. This is what Davina said about her recipe: ‘Everyone loved the power balls in my first book so we just had to come up with a new version – these are fruity and fabulous. I like the touch of maple…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 20 Sea-Bands to say goodbye to travel nausea this Summer

Now you can stay feeling great and have a stress-free Summer holiday! Whether your journey is by sea, air, road or rail, Sea-Band acupressure wrist bands can protect your summer travels from the onset of travel nausea and vomiting. Motion sickness can affect anyone. It occurs because of a conflict between what your eyes see and what your inner ears (which help with balance) sense. Your brain holds…
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Recipes

Recipe: Quinoa Tabbouleh by Hemsley + Hemsley

We love this recipe for Quinoa Tabbouleh by  Hemsley + Hemsley courtesy of BBC Good Food Shows. It is very colourful and healthy, ideal for the Summer. Having lots of colours in each plate is important as the colours correspond to various vitamins and nutrients. Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2 The cool, sharp, sweet ingredients tick all the boxes. Ingredients FOR THE…
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Great Outdoors

The perfect Picnic Checklist including food & activities

Summer is almost upon us and with it comes the joy of eating al fresco. Take the stress out of your picnic planning by making sure you have the important items and food to fully enjoy the experience. Preparing for a great picnic doesn’t mean you need spend a fortune on tableware essentials. If you’re in a hurry, items already in your home may hold the key. Essentials items Waterproof…
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Activities

Calling all London Mums! FREE invite to the Gelato Festival 1st July 12-2pm at Old Spitalfields Market

I am so excited to be able to invite all London Mums to attend a very special event I am involved with, the Gelato Festival on 1st July from 12 to 2pm. It would be amazing to see you there at Old Spitalfields Market at 12pm I will talk about my journey as an Italian female entrepreneur, more specifically about the influence of the Italian culture that strongly relies on creativity and family…
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Competitions

Win The Secret Life of Pets Children’s Play Tent!

To celebrate the release of The Secret Life Of Pets, the hilarious new animated comedy from the humans behind Despicable Me, London Mums are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a children’s play tent! For their fifth fully-animated feature-film collaboration, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present The Secret Life of Pets, a comedy about the lives our pets lead after we…
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Movies

Top 5 animated animal characters in film

To celebrate the release of The Secret Life of Pets London Mums are taking a look at some of the most paw-some animated animal characters in film. From the makers of Despicable Me and starring the voices of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet and Kevin Hart, The Secret Life of Pets looks into the lives our pets lead after we leave each day.  The Secret Life of Pets is out in UK cinemas 24 June 2016.
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Fashion & Beauty

British Summer fashion: Outdoor clothing for active families

The typically unpredictable British Summer has arrived and has brought lots of rain and sticky weather scattered with some sunshine. That calls for practical outdoor clothing and I have just reviewed the perfect set of clothes for both myself and my active 9 year old son from the Mountain Warehouse. My family is always very busy with outdoor activities including tennis, football and cycling. In…
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