Events

Mark your Diary: Wear it Wild for a day to help WWF. Love wildlife forever 27 May 2016

Mark your diary for this WWF event in London called Wear it Wild for a day.  Love wildlife forever. As a teenager I used to be a WWF activist in Italy and I still enjoy supporting nature and animals. Here is a good campaign for all nature lovers. What:     WWF is calling for everyone across the UK to sign up and take part in Wear it Wild – WWF’s unique annual fundraising event. From…
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Movies

Blu-Ray review: Wild Orchid starring Mickey Rourke, Jacqueline Bisset and Carre Otis

In 1989 when Wild Orchid was released I was just 19 and this was the very first sexy film I watched. Compared to any movie released these days (without even being labelled erotic) in Wild Orchid sex scenes are really minimal and not so explicit but the eroticism from this film comes from the implicit lust that emerges from the dialogues and the looks. From director Zalman King (Red Shoe Diaries…
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Movies

Film Heads Up: ROBINSON CRUSOE (6 May 2016)

StudioCanal have just unveiled the very first trailer and poster for brand new family film ROBINSON CRUSOE, which arrives on UK shores with May Bank Holiday 6 May 2016. From the makers of The House of Magic and A Turtle’s Tale, ROBINSON CRUSOE seems to be a fun-filled adventure in eye-popping 3D for the whole family to enjoy. We cannot wait to see the bunch of all these adorable animals on an…
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Books

Our Bedtime story this week: GOODNIGHT SPACEMAN in collaboration with astronaut Tim Peake

2016 has been quite a year for the European Space Agency and the absolute protagonist of the latest out-of-this-world adventure is Tim Peake, ESA’s first British astronaut who has inspired kids with his regular videos from space during his mission in the past months. He is now the star of a new picture book published by Penguin Random House Children’s UK. GOODNIGHT SPACEMAN, produced…
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Recipes

Recipe: Malted chocolate cake by Mary Berry

This recipe for malted chocolate cake has been extracted from Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites by Mary Berry (BBC Books, hardback £25) and kindly donated to London Mums by BBC Books. This cake is the perfect family treat, and a real crowd-pleaser. The malt extract gives a lovely creaminess to the sponge, while the malted chocolate flavour is echoed in the cake’s topping.  SERVES…
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Fashion & Beauty

Beauty News: Benefits of Laser Hair removal

Media are increasingly covering Laser Hair removal as an alternative to regular painful hair removal. I have removed my hair since I was 16 and I don’t particularly like it although I like the feel of my skin afterwards. In this piece you will find out the benefits of laser hair removal. Lasers are useful for removing unwanted hair from the face, leg, arm, underarm, bikini line, and other…
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Books

Our Bedtime story this week - Nibbles - The Book Monster by Emma Yarlett

As a writer, I get to review books well ahead of publication date. I could not resist revealing a new book out in April though as it is really sweet and officially one of London Mums’ favourite picture books’ characters in 2016. Caution! This book contains a crunching, munching book monster! Whatever you do, don’t let him out. Uh-oh. Too late! Nibbles is a very naughty book monster…
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Recipes

Recipe: Roasted sausage and potato supper by Mary Berry

This recipe for Roasted sausage and potato supper has been extracted from Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites by Mary Berry (BBC Books, hardback £25) and kindly donated to London Mums by BBC. It will become a firm family favourite as it can be cooked in one dish and is so quick and easy to put together. If you’re making this for young children, you can replace the wine with stock, if you prefer.
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 pairs of tickets to the National Pet Show at Excel London 7-8 May 2016

At some point children have asked you or will ask for a pet and you will be faced with the big dilemma. Whether you are on the hunt for the ideal pet for your family or you simply want to spend the day out watching great pets, the National Pet Show at Excel London 7-8 May 2016 is a unique opportunity and London Mums have five pairs of tickets to give away. Kids will have the chance to meet…
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Movies

Film Heads Up: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS starring Meryl Streep & Hugh Grant (6 May 2016)

From the look of it, May 2016 will be remembered for one of the months with most film releases this year. There’s one film in particular that caught my eye, FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS from acclaimed British director Stephen Frears (Philomena, The Queen) and starring Oscar winner Meryl Streep alongside British icon Hugh Grant and The Big Bang Theory’s hilarious Simon Helberg. This is…
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