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How to juggle repairs around a busy schedule

It can seem like a complete disaster when something in your household breaks. At least this is how I feel, because I am not very good at these tasks. There are so many essential appliances to make our lives easier and I feel out of my depth if something has broken. Here are some of the best ways to juggle repairs if you have a busy home schedule. Find a Trusted Repairman It might be difficult to…
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Attractions

Art exhibition review: British Baroque: Power and Illusion at Tate Britain until 19 April 2020 

British Baroque: Power and Illusionis the first ever exhibition to focus on baroque culture in Britain. From the Restoration of Charles II in 1660 to the death of Queen Anne in 1714, the exhibition explores the rich connections between art and power in this often-overlooked era. The show includes many new discoveries and works displayed in public for the first time, many on loan from the…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 merchandising bundle to celebrate the DVD release of A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

From the creators of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit comes A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, on Digital Download, Blu-ray, DVD and double pack on 10th February 2020. Available to pre-order now: http://po.st/Farmageddon. The story Strange lights over the quiet town of Mossingham herald the arrival of a mystery visitor from far across the galaxy… but at nearby Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun…
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Cultur-Italy EzineTravel with kids

How to travel with young children

Travelling can be a gruelling experience, even when you’re doing it on your own. Throw young children into the mix and it and be downright overwhelming. That said, while travelling with babies and toddlers can be tricky, there a few steps that you can take to help ensure it goes smoothly. Plan ahead I like being spontaneous but with young children it is important to plan ahead including…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 2 DVD copies of Downton Abbey The Movie

Downton AbbeyThe Movie, written by Julian Fellowes, is finally here and available on Digital and Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.London Mums have two copies of Downton AbbeyThe Movieto give away to lucky readers. Read my interview withcreator Julian Fellowes and actor Hugh Bonneville to answer the entry question. For a chance…
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Fitness & Health

Easy ways to make 2020 a more enjoyable year

At the start of the year, it is always tempting to try and think of some of the things that you might want to do differently this time around. There might be any number of resolutions and changes that you want to undertake, but one that people rarely say is that they would like to have a much more enjoyable time. This is so simple, and yet such a powerful and beautiful thing to aim for and try to…
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Parenting Skills

4 Steps to An Environmentally-Friendly Life

There’s always change in the air, but it does seem like as a society we’ll be going through a change that’s more profound than anything we’ve seen in a long time. Climate change is going to direct us in one way or another; we’ll either get wise, and make changes that prevent the worst-case scenarios from happening, or we won’t, and we’ll go through a period of adjusting to the new…
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Movies

Downton Abbey The Movie DVD: Chatting with Academy Award winning Julian Fellowes and actor Hugh Bonneville

After six years of waiting, the Downton Abbeymovie, written by Julian Fellowes, is finally here and now available on Digital and Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.Itis a blast for all fans of classic British period dramas. Downton Abbeythe movie provides hilarious gags and enjoyable escapism away from nonsensical politics.I recently met the…
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Fashion & Beauty

5 Steps to Starting Your Fashion Business

If you are passionate about fashion, starting your own fashion business is a no-brainer. Who wouldn’t love to get paid to do the thing they love? However, if you’re going to start a fashion business then you need to make peace with the business side of things. Here are five steps to prepare yourself to open a successful fashion business. Identify Your Niche Every business needs a unique…
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Competitions

Win a huge Thunderbirds Are Go toy bundle!

International Rescue will embark on their most personal mission yet in all-new episodes of Thunderbirds Are Go, currently showing on ITV & CITV, Saturdays at 8.30am.In the final episodes of Season 3, the Tracy brothers will set off to find their missing father, following the earth-shattering news that he may still be alive. It’s a mission that will require the combined assembly of…
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