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Win a Mia Tui ‘Ava’ Bag worth £49.99

A Mia Tui bag is the latest ‘must-have’ item for busy mums who want something that’s fashionable, functional and big enough to carry a lot of stuff! It looks like a fashionable shopper bag but inside it features all the practicality that a changing bag needs. There are plenty of pockets so that nappies, snacks, toys, changing mat, mobile phone and other essentials can be stowed safely and…
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What is Wellness?

Our Agony Uncle for wellness and fitness Lyndon Littlefair (Corrective & Performance Exercise Specialist at www.londonwellness.co.uk) has sent us great advice on the true meaning of Wellness. What is the true meaning of Wellness? What does it really mean to be well? Does it simply mean to be not unwell and free of illness? Or does it mean that you have endless amounts of energy, very…
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This half term is “Prime Time” for Transformers thrills

Optimus Prime is back and bigger than ever before as he leads his Transformers in a new action packed battle against evil in the award winning series Transformers Prime: Darkness Rising, out on DVD from 22nd October 2012. The DVD sees old favourites Optimus Prime and his heroic autobots like Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet and Bulkhead continue their battle of good over evil…the evil served up as…
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Little scientist experiments: dancing raisins

Here is another great scientific experiment for our little scientists. Little scientist Diego called this experiment dancing raisins. He learnt that the fizz in fizzy drink is called carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a gas that creates bubbles. Tools: tweezers, magnifying glass, beaker Extras: clear fizzy drink, raisins Key science concept: the fizz in fizzy drink is called carbon dioxide.
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Little scientist experiments: Shiny pennies

Here is another easy experiment by Little Scientist Diego. He learnt that lemon juice is an acid and that Water is not an acid. And in the process he made a few pennies shinier 🙂 Tools: two beakers, tweezers, bigger bigger Extras: dull pennies, water, lemon juice, paper towels Key science concepts: Lemon juice is an acid. Water is not an acid. What to do: Check the video to follow the…
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Mumpreneurs' testimonial: how mums got into business while inspiring other mums to get creative

Mums Charlotte and Fiona co-founded Woolly Mammoth in May this year. The company provides ready made art&craft packs that arrive through the letterbox twice a month (with a personalised label, we have found kids love receiving their own post) containing an imaginative make-and-do craft kit, photo suggestions, and either a story, song, quiz or game linked to that week’s theme. In our…
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Calling all mums who want to become a CNN iReport special Halloween correspondent

Do you go all out for Halloween? Have you transformed your house into a haunted mansion? Do your pumpkin carvings belong in the Tate? Have you been planning your family’s incredible matching outfits since last Christmas? CNN want to see the evidence. As part of a new report on the spirit of celebration around the world CNN Celebrates want your photos and videos of Halloween. The best…
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Win 1 of 2 family tickets for BRAVE Pixar movie in 3D plus Q&A at BFI (Southbank) on 4 November 2012

Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, Pixar’s “Brave” features Merida, an aspiring archer and impetuous daughter of royalty. Merida makes a reckless choice that unleashes unintended peril and forces her to spring into action to set things right. This original story is funny, exciting and moving and has enough appeal to keep the widest audience range contented. This is a…
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Baby Loves Disco seasonal events UNMISSABLE!

Mums and dads, you can have your life back and go to disco now, babies and older children included! If you have never experienced that, well it’s about time! Here you have a list of unmissable events for this festive season! Saturday 1st December 2012 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 1pm-4pm Tickets: £10 per person The West End sparkles at Christmas and Baby Loves Disco brings a new element to the…
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Britain’s Olympic hockey players set for showdown at Maxifuel Super Sixes Finals, 27th January 2013

Feeling inspired by Team GB’s stellar performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games? Get ready to see your hockey heroes in action all over again! Whether you missed out on tickets for the Games or simply want another chance to witness supercharged hockey, Maxifuel Super Sixes is bringing British Olympians back to London on 27th January 2013. Breathtaking speed and dazzling hockey skills will…
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