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Change lives with your World Book Day dress up

Every year people around the UK world come together to celebrate the power of reading on World Book Day. Here in the UK, children receive free books and schools hold all sorts of events – from making their own stories to having a visit from an author.  But around the world, millions of children can’t join in the celebrations because they don’t have books. At home, poverty prevents families…
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Competitions

WIN 1 of 5 copies of “THE LEGO® NINJAGO® MOVIE” DVD – AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL NOW AND OUT ON 4K ULTRA HD™, BLU-RAY™, 3D BLU-RAY™ & DVD

Ninja-go! Prepare your spinjitzu moves as The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie is out now on Digital Download and arrives onto 4k Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, 3D Blu-ray™ and DVD! To celebrate the release we are giving YOU the chance to win a copy on DVD!  In the battle for NINJAGO® City, Lloyd (Dave Franco), high school student by day and Green Ninja by night, gets thrown into the ultimate adventure with…
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Competitions

Win a book lovers’ bundle with Book Aid International

World Book Day supported charity Book Aid International and London Mums are teaming up to offer families the opportunity to win a Book Aid International branded tote bag, embossed leather note book and embossed leather book mark – the perfect bundle for any book lover! All you have to do is share your favourite character for World Book Day dress up!  The prizes you might win! Book Aid…
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Movies

DuckTales - The Gang’s all here! London Mums go behind the scenes with the cast

Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz and Kate Micucci are the voices behind three quack-tacular characters in Disney’s DuckTales. London Mums have caught up with the talented trio for the loony lowdown on bickering brothers and barmy banter inside the recording booth… Woo-oo! When Disney offered me the opportunity to feature this exclusive Ducktales interview I had to say yes because my 11 year…
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Get Creative

FREE Creative Women's Network event 24 February 2018 in Fulham

Two of my favourite bloggers Maggy Woodley of Red Ted Art and Vicki Psarias-Broadbent are launching a Creative Women’s Network on 24th February in association with the gastro pub The Wellington – Fulham. A members’ event for creative women to come together for inspiration, support and Prosecco, this first event will be complimentary to celebrate the collaboration.  Please join us on…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of the magical My Little Pony: The Movie DVD & a magical assortment of My Little Pony Toys!

Get ready to travel to the enchanted land of Equestria for a magical half term this February as My Little Pony: The Movie gallops onto Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Download. We’re giving three London Mums readers the chance to win a magical assortment of My Little Pony toys and a copy of the film on DVD! About My Little Pony: The Movie    In My Little Pony: The Movie a dark force threatens…
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Attractions

Dinosaurs in the Wild is London latest pop-up attraction

If you’ve ever wondered what life was like 67 million years ago, new London attraction Dinosaurs in the Wild takes you there in person so you can find out for yourself. Personally I always wanted to board a time machine like Marty and Doc in Return to the Future so I really loved this experience. The popularity of time machines and dinosaurs have driven the creators of the Dinosaurs in the…
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Movies

Dracula's Dating Tips

London Mums magazine receives letters from readers regularly and this is one from Dracula himself wanting to share his dating tips on Singles Awareness Day. (giggle, giggle) Take them with a pinch of salt and … garlic!  ‘Hello there! Dracula here. As an incredibly charming and charismatic gentleman with several centuries’ worth of experience, I thought I’d offer some advice to all you…
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Attractions

The Tower of London - The best London landmark for family edutainment from Knight School to live history lessons

In 20 years living in London, I have visited the Tower of London four times and every time I find it more interesting and fascinating than the previous visit. This is because the organisers of the activities taking place at the Tower of London keep innovating by bringing in new edutainment for children as well as adults.  This February half term, for example, along with hundreds of other…
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Parenting Skills

How to avoid bad dreams and nightmares

Bad dreams, nightmares and the fear of monsters under the bed represent a phase in any child’s development. They start to happen around the age of six, but they can show up early if the child is more receptive to the world around.  As a parent, you should know that there is a progressive line to this situation: as the child grows older, he or she starts to understand the world is not a place…
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