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Emerging trends in toys for kids aged 0-3

Being able to spot emerging trends is essential to making or breaking it in the kids’ toys business.And Hippychick, which caters to the 0-3 market, is one that has always come up trumps when it comes to identifying what’s hot and what’s not since it was founded twenty years ago. London Mums spoke toJulia Minchin, Hippychick’s founder, to get the low-down and to uncover her…
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Attractions

A day at Windsor Castle for a Royal Wedding exhibition: HRH Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank wedding outfits

For the first time in ages I went back to Windsor Castle and the occasion was really special: I was invited to a preview of the exhibition called A Royal Wedding:HRH Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank that showcases the royal couple’s wedding outfits of HRH Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank from tomorrow untilto 22 April 2019inside the Great Reception Room, which…
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Books

Picture book of the week: Mr Rainbow by Richard Peters

There are so many picture books out there, like never before actually. One inparticular caught myeye this week and is by first timeauthor and LondonDad Richard Peters. It’s called Mr Rainbow.I have asked Richard to tell me about how his book came about and this is what he . It’s such a cute story and I simply have to share it. ‘I live in North…
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Movies

DVD review and behind-the-scene facts: Johnny English Strikes Again

Johnny English might not be everybody’s cup of tea but all kids (with no exception) adore him. My 12 year old son could watch all the DVDs back to back all the time. It has grown on me too over the years and the last movie in the series is very funny indeed.Johnny English Strikes Again is available on Digital, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand from Universal Pictures Home…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 copies of Smallfoot DVD

Kick off the kids’ February half-term in style as Smallfoot is out on Blu-ray™, 3D Blu-ray™, DVD and on Digital Downloadnow. To celebrate this release, we are givingfive lucky winners the chance to get their hands on a copy of the Smallfoot DVD. Read why London Mums and kids loved this animation in the review here. Starring Channing Tatum (21 Jump Street, Magic Mike…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of Johnny English Strikes Again Blu-Ray

My son is such a huge fan of the Johnny English trilogy that I think it is nowofficiallythe most watched movie in our household. Johnny English Strikes Again is available now on Digital, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Be warned, mums! You’ll soon know all gags by heart! (Giggle, giggle). Read London Mums’ review, verdict and…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 Goosebumps 2 DVD goodie bags

Be careful what you wish for. Goosebumps 2 is out on Digital and on Blu-ray & DVD now. With their after-school junk business, best friends Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people’s trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare – Slappy! Now, with the help of Sonny’s sister Sarah, they’re in a race…
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Competitions

Win a bundle of romantic DVDs for your loved one

Win your loved one the gift of great romantic DVDs or Blu-rays to snuggle down and watch together this Valentine’s Day. You could even make Mother’s Day extra special with a great DVD or Blu-ray gift.London Mums have four great titles to giveaway – Brief Encounter, Poldark 1-4, Circle of Friends and The Red Shoes. For your chance to win this movie bundle, subscribe to the…
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Books

Does my Baby Love Me? A book guide on how to teach your baby about love

Do babies love? It’s a question that a lot of parents may be asking in those first few (very tough but very rewarding) months and even years. Those all-nighters with screaming bubs can certainly have parents wondering! But never fear, to celebrate Valentine’s day BookTrusthas done some digging to answer the question once and for all – and it’s a definite YES! But how can you tell?
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