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LONDON MUMPRENEUR & MAGIC RADIO PRESENTER ANGIE GREAVES TO CARRY OLYMPIC TORCH

Do you remember my interview with mumpreneur and Magic 105.4 FM Drive presenter Angie Greaves a few years ago? Well since then, Angie has been really supportive and we have kept listening her smooth voice on the radio almost every day. Now we are proud to announce that she has been chosen to be one of the Olympic torch bearers for London 2012. Angie will be carrying the torch on 24th July 2012, on…
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Recipes

Snack Recipe: Chocolate & Blueberry Topped Bagels

Here you go an easy and quick recipe for a tasty snack both for kids and …. mums of course. Portions: 2 Prep time: 5 minutes 2 plain bagels cut in a half 60 g of chocolate spread (being Italianmy favourite is Nutella) 40 g fresh blueberries Toast the bagels and whilst still warm spread with the chocolate spread of your choice. Scatter over the blueberries and serve immediately. Also…
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Exclusive interview with Team GB Olympics hopeful Jeanette Kwakye

London Mums caught up with Team GB Olympics hopeful Jeanette Kwakye while being involved in the the Ariel Big Sprint. Read how she reveals some insights into Team GB preparations for the big Games. Q: You grew up in the East End where the Olympics is mainly being held. Have you seen big changes in the area since we won the bid in 2007? JK: What has happened to London’s East End is crazy and…
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Baby & Toddlers

CHILD SAFETY GOES DOWN THE PAN AS BRITISH PARENTS IGNORE HOME HAZARDS - Top home safety tips for parents

British parents are unwittingly putting their children at risk in the very place they are meant to be safest, because they have no idea how to child-proof their homes and what lurks behind the loo poses one of the biggest threats. A survey by child safety expert Clippasafe across 1,064 UK mums and dads revealed that despite all parents questioned ranking their child’s safety a ‘major…
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How Tina O’Brien, Lorraine Kelly and Boots supported athletes share their unique Father-daughter bonds to inspire women

Every dad has his individual quirks that can make us roll our eyes in red-faced embarrassment or ruefully smile, and it’s these things about them that we love. Lorraine (her photographs in this piece are from her own archive) commented: “My dad has always been my hero. He and my mum were only 18 when they had me, and they made a lot of sacrifices and worked really hard to ensure that me and…
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GAME BOY REGRET AS CHILDREN PRESS PAUSE ON CREATIVITY

A third of parents regret giving their children games consoles, mobile phones and computers, a study reveals today. Having not known life without the internet and technology, parents fear their children are so used to the immediate gratification of digital devices that they are lacking key interpersonal skills such as patience and social and communication skills that develop from taking part in…
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SUMMER SOFA SYNDROME: Summer holidays pose a serious health risk to 4.3 million UK children

Six glorious weeks of freedom might sound like a dream come true, but research from weight management company, MoreLife, reveals that the school holidays are turning into a very real nightmare, posing a serious health risk to 4.3 million children across the UK. A third of British children (33%) will fall victim to ‘Summer Sofa Syndrome’ this year, with some putting on up to half a stone…
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GINGER AND CRANBERRY BRÛLÉE

A great dessert any time of the year, but a particular favourite for winter. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 55mins Ingredients: 8 scoops of Carte D’Or Vanilla Light Ice Cream (200g/400ml) 250g jar cranberry sauce 50ml port 50ml fresh orange juice 100g ginger nut biscuitsv ½ tsp ground cinnamon 50g Demerara sugar PLACE the cranberry sauce, port and orange juice into a pan. Bring to the boil and…
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RASPBERRY MERINGUE CHEESECAKE

A simple cheesecake using Vanilla Ice Cream. If wishing to make this in advance, freeze thoroughly and remove from the freezer 20 minutes before serving. Servings: 6 Prep Time: 25mins Chilling Time: 40mins Ingredients: 8 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream (200g/400ml). For this recipe we used Carte D’Or Vanilla Ice Cream. 150g biscuits 60g butter 200g raspberries, washed and hulled, reserving 12 for…
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Recipe: Caramel Apple Strudel parcels

These wonderful individual Caramel Apple Strudel parcels could be served with Vanilla Ice Cream but the caramel flavour makes them extra special.This is the perfect recipe for a stay at home mum and a clever idea on what to make with fresh apples for kids. The recipe Serves: 4 Prep Time: 45 mins Chilling time: 10 mins Ingredients: 4 scoops of Carte D’Or Dulce de Leche Ice Cream (100g/200ml) 1…
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