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Expectant mothers are the fittest women in the UK!

In a comprehensive survey of pregnant women and new mothers in the UK, The Baby Show discovers that expectant mothers exercise over 4 hours more every month than the average UK woman! In a survey of 2,000 pregnant women in the UK, The Baby Show with Fisher Price and Prima Baby has revealed that mum’s-to-be exercise more regularly than those that who aren’t expecting. The survey shows that…
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Win 1 of 10 copies of 'Matilda's Secrets' book

Matilda Marchmont is the most exquisite doll of recent times designed exclusively for girls aged 8 – 11. She is the first in a line of historical dolls from boutique British toy company Daughters Of History and combines play with learning in one beautiful package. Matilda is just an ordinary teenage girl from the Tudor era, her life changes when she is called to the court of King Henry the…
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November 2011 newsletter

Dear London Mums I am so excited about the new magazine (issue 5) which has just arrived!! Read it online https://www.londonmumsmagazine.com/magazine or get a free printed copy at one of our selected venues across London. This issue includes exclusive interviews with Davina Mccall, Natasha Kaplinsky, Gail Porter, Patsy Kensit and a special Agony Aunt column with Supernanny Jo Frost. Now that…
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BlogFashion & BeautyPregnancy & Birth

Five maternity fashion tips by celebrity guru Emily Evans

Five maternity fashion tips by celebrity guru Emily Evans. 1. Don’t be afraid of print and colour! Stand out from the crowd and don’t just gravitate towards boring black. You will always be complimented on wearing a cool, printed dress. 2. Stick to what you know – if you wear skinny jeans normally, buy a great pair of skinny maternity jeans. 3. Invest in a great maternity…
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Win 1 of 10 copies of the book 'I Don’t Know How She Does It'

This September saw the movie adaptation of Telegraph columnist, Allison Pearson’s seminal novel, I Don’t Know How She Does It starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Pierce Brosnan. A major international bestseller with sales of over 3.5 million copies, the book was published nearly 10 years ago but has lost none of its power to make you laugh, cry and nod your head in acknowledgement. Now…
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Win 1 of 10 copies of The Ladybird Book of London

For your chance to win 1 of 10 copies of ‘The Ladybird Book of London’ enter your answer to the simple question below in our dedicated competition page https://www.londonmumsmagazine.com/competition-area The question is ‘What will London celebrate in 2012 (in relation to the Royal Family)?’ Deadline to enter is 25th November 2011. The Ladybird Book of London is a gem…
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Disney Princess: a royal celebration *UK PREMIERE ON FRIDAY, 25 NOV 3:55 PM ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND SUNDAY, 27 NOV AT 1:35 PM ON DISNEY CINEMAGIC

Disney Channel invites little girls to relive one of the most highly anticipated events of the year with the British television premiere of Disney Princess: a royal celebration this November 2011. The one-off special programme, which goes behind-the-scenes at the star-studded welcoming ceremony of Rapunzel in to the Disney Princess royal court, makes its debut on Friday, 25th November at 3:55pm…
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Baby & ToddlersBlogTested & Recommended

Baby Gear That is Both Fashionable and Functional

Nuna is a collection of smart baby gear created by Dutch designers. It was founded by a father of two who wanted to combine style with functionality, but could not find products that fit his needs. He traveled to the Netherlands and found a passionate, young product team in Amsterdam – a hotbed of smart design – and created Nuna. The Nuna line blends style with the reality of having kids, and…
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Elton John openly shares his views on homophobic bullying in UK schools

Writing in the Guardian, Elton John gives his views on the problems of homophobic bullying in schools and on the teaching of sex education in the UK. The piece was written to highlight Stonewall’s campaign against homophobic bullying in schools. by Elton John In spite of everything that’s gone before, the last 12 months have been the happiest and most special of my life. To become a…
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BlogMumpreneurs & Mums at work

Mumpreneur's testimonial: Denise Soden only Wanted To Earn Enough Money to be able to afford blinds for her conservatory!, and so, Lillipops was born

Another inspirational mumpreneur’s success story. Denise Soden, 39, founded Lillipops in 2009. Pregnant for the first time in 1997, Denise and husband Matt were ecstatic. A week later, however, she was retching and wretched! Denise was experiencing severe vomiting and nausea, struggling to even keep water down, and was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum – an extreme form of morning…
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