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Luxury Christmas Teas and biscuits

Here is a selection of London Mums favourite teas and biscuits (luxurious, of course!). Fortnum & Mason Christmas products These must be London Mums’ favourite Xmas products of all time. There is nothing better to represent ultimate Britishness and quality of teas and biscuits. Among our favourite Xmas gifts there are the Christmas Spiced Tea, a blend of tea enhanced by cocoa nibs and…
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Gifts for HIM

London Mums’ favourite selection of GIFTS FOR DADS for this Christmas. ‘Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography’ An extraordinary book which gives us a unique insight into the life and thinking of the man who has single-handedly transformed the way we live today. Check our review at https://www.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/steve-jobs iPhone Eye Scope An eye for detail: the…
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Classic kids' movies: The Snowman and Father Christmas DVDs

The Snowman and Father Christmas DVDs (Classic Gifts) released in new editions for Christmas – Launch Date: 7th November 2011 Price: £9.99 RRP each. One winter morning a little boy named James wakes up to find that everything outside has turned snow white. Overjoyed he rushes downstairs and out into the garden where he begins to build a snowman… The Snowman has been a perennial Christmas…
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Very Christmassy movies for the whole family

Two very sweet and emotional movies for the whole family to watch together this Christmas. Velveteen Rabbit In this brand new feature film, one of the most beloved family tales of all time comes to life in an enchanting combination of live-action drama and animated adventure. It’s the story of a young boy named Toby who is sent by his busy father to spend the holiday season in the home of his…
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When was the last time you got a home-knitted beanie?

When was the last time you received a home-knitted winter beanie? It is now possible to rent a granny to knit you a customised one for not too much money. This is an amazing service and totally personal. Check the amazing beanies and scarves from http://www.granniesinc.co.uk You can also choose the granny who will knit your very own beanie. How wonderful! London Mums love this service. And you…
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Dangerous Women - The Guide to Modern Life

Evoking pleasure and decadence and offering humorous and philosophical advice in equal measure whether it’s on how to enter a convent, go on holiday with your girlfriend, avoid bores at parties or when to ring your lawyer, Dangerous Women urges you to trust your own instincts, find your own voice and reminds us how far we have come. Girlfriends, sisters, mothers and daughters up and down the…
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BlogTested & RecommendedTravel with kids

How to keep little travellers entertained while mummies relax

I always wondered what to do while travelling, when my son outgrew his beloved Trunki…. Until I found a new product that is perfect for school children who need to be kept busy during car trips, flights and on trains as well as learn to carry their own stuff. The award-winning, best-selling TrayKit® makes parents’ lives easier. It provides children with their own bag to pack that straps…
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Win 1 overnight stay (for a family of 4) at an airport hotel and 8 days airport parking worth £200 offered by Holidayextras.com

HolidayExtras.com, the UK’s leading supplier of holiday add-ons, including airport car parking, airport hotels, airport lounges and holiday insurance, is offering a fantastic prize of an overnight stay at an airport hotel along with eight days’ airport parking for a lucky family of four. This travel package is worth over £200* and a great way to get your family holiday off to a hassle-free…
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Absolutely brilliant! LEGO builds 12 metre Christmas Tree at St Pancras International

My son Diego, who is a big Lego fan, absolutely loves this tree! It must be the most original xmas tree ever! Visitors to St Pancras International in London are sure to stop in their tracks when they see the station’s epic Christmas Tree design for 2011. Revealed at the station today (Thursday 24 November), St Pancras International can guarantee there is no other Christmas tree like this one…
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Do you know what the most dangeous room in the home is?

Did you know that more accidents happen at home than anywhere else? In fact, The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) states that more children die annually because of accidents than illnesses such as meningitis. It’s a shocking statistic but what is the most dangerous room and what steps can you take to avoid mishaps happening there? In a recent survey conducted by Lindam, the UK’s number…
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