Movies

Book of the week: Quentin Tarantino: The Iconic Filmmaker & His Work by Ian Nathan

I love movies and books about filmmakers. Quentin Tarantino: The Iconic Filmmaker & His Work by Ian Nathan is the ultimate celebration for any Tarantino fan. Nathan looks at the cult filmmaker’s career and explores the genesis of his unique directorial style, providing insight into his inspirations and his frequent collaborations with favoured actors.Packaged in a handsome slipcase…
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Fitness & Health

Are You Really Taking Care Of Yourself?

It’s probably pretty fair to say that we all want to be as healthy as possible. However, for many people, it’s difficult to get past that stage and actually start doing anything about it. The list of excuses that the vast majority of people have for not being more healthy in their day to day lives is probably a dozen miles long at this point. Whether it’s a matter of time, not…
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Movies

The Best Black and White Films Now in Colour

Have you ever wondered what your all-time favourite black and white films would look like if they were in colour? For years editors have been painstakingly colourising black and white classics into more vibrant versions of themselves, now here’s our list of the very best: CASABLANCA This 1942 romantic drama, directed by Michael Curtiz, was based on Murray Burnett and Joan Alison’s…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Five careers that are ideal for mums heading back into the workforce

Are you a mum who is looking to get back into the workforce after a short-term absence or a long-term one? Are you feeling a bit unsure of what kinds of careers would be best suited to you, your needs, your interests, and financial goals? Then there is the question of what careers are currently enjoying periods of growth, meaning there are job opportunities out there right now. To help jump-start…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of The Lion King DVD

Be prepared: Disney’s The Lion King, the worldwide phenomenon that brought the Pride Lands’ iconic characters to life in a whole new way, arrives on Digital in HD and 4K Ultra HD™Nov.11and physically on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVDNov. 18. Directed by Jon Favreau, the summer blockbuster, which reigned supreme with audiences worldwide — earning over $1 billion at…
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Schooling

A Guide To Helping Your Teenager Start Uni

When your child starts university it’s an exciting chapter of both their life and yours. There’s so much to consider, from where they live to what hobbies they take up and what they take with them. Each choice can feel endless but making sensible selections and supporting your child from the beginning will help them to have a great time. Here’s how you can help them to prepare for this…
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Fitness & Health

Our guide to caring for elderly relatives

Caring for an elderly relative yourself can put a strain on a relationship, but it can also put strain on the family. Considering care options such as affordable care homes in London services or other nearby services can support their well-being and help reconcile the relationship you have with them. In this article, we will be providing you with our simple guide to caring for the older members of…
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Newsletter

The London Mums magazine Christmas 2019 Special issue is out now!

Dear London Mums, While Britain tries to get a good Brexit deal, London Mums’ magazine presents a special edition dedicated to all things Quintessentially British.And what could be more British than Downton Abbey The Movie. I was delighted to meet the entire cast and filmmakers at the London press conference as well as to chat to creator Julian Fellowes and actor Hugh Bonneville. Issue 28…
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Movies

New Original Song by Taylor Swift and Andrew Lloyd Webber for Universal Pictures' Cats out 20 December

New music Friday has good news today! In fact, Universal Pictures have announced that global music icon Taylor Swift and legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber have collaborated on a new, original song written for Universal Pictures’ film Cats, based on Lloyd Webber’s record-shattering stage musical. The song, Beautiful Ghosts, will feature in both the film and in the end credits. The song…
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Travel with kids

Family city break: Valencia, a hidden gem on the Iberian Coast

For a family city break and Spanish holiday, Valencia is a great alternative to hipster and more expensive Barcelona.Together with my lovely London Mums’ reporter Laura Castelli, I recently went on a three-day trip to Valencia organised by Turismo Valencia, the local tourist board, to showcase the fun side of Spain’s third-largest city.We love Spain, and we always gladly go…
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