Movies

Film Review: Spark in cinemas 26 May 2017

The latest sci-fi comedy from the makers of The Nut Job, Spark is out in cinemas on 26 May. Animals assemble in this thrilling intergalactic adventure that sees a teen monkey and his gang (including a pig, a fox and a bug) take on the evil Zhong, featuring the talents of Patrick Stewart, Jessica Biel, Hilary Swank and Susan Sarandon. It’s more for kids, so parents you are…
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Get Creative

Fall back in love with your home in two weeks

Imagine adding a finished loft conversion to your house in as little as ten days. An extra bedroom and bathroom, home office or kids’ playroom, all without the mess, hassle and disruption of having builders in your home for months. A loft conversion without the uncertainty of bad builders or hidden costs. Custom-built, quality-guaranteed and precision-engineered around you, offsite modular loft…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

A Mum’s Working from Home Guide

  Housework, walking the dog, laundry, there are plenty of distractions around the computer desk that can take you away from your work when you are working from home. Adding children into the mix can make it seem impossible to actually get any work done. When you’re undertaking work from home with a baby or child in tow, you will face many challenges. There are some things you can do to find a…
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Competitions

Win a £50 Modern Rugs voucher for your child's bedroom

  It is not surprising to hear that many of our children like to spend a fair bit of time in their bedrooms. Whether they are enjoying some playtime with friends or just going off to sleep, their room should try to reflect their interests, personalities and even become a place to inspire their little creative minds. A new rug could be the perfect way to bring any room together. Whether you are…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 2 Alice Tait London-themed merchandising bundles

Two London Mums have the chance to win a special London-themed merchandising bundle of author and illustrator Alice Tait’s latest book No, Nancy, No and assorted other goodies. Alice is a bit of entrepreneurial machine – most famous for Alice Tait’ London Map range (sold at John Lewis, Waterstones, Selfridges and alike), a design powerhouse (commissions for Penguin, Vogue, Chanel…
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Newsletter

London Mums May 2017 newsletter including Half Term activities for families

  Dear London Mums Spring does not seem to launch and Summer is already at the door. My son is in year 6 and I feel these primary school years have gone so quickly. Before I know my son will be finishing secondary school and will be gone to Uni… I reflect on time and my past 10 years running the London Mums community. Wow! Time flies. In this newsletter, I have packed lots of ideas for the…
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Books

Book of the week (for mums): How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn

  Do you ever hate your husband? If the answer is yes, then you’re in good company.  American journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jancee Dunn’s latest book How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids is a hilariously candid account of her own personal quest to save her post baby marriage and restore family bliss with the help of the latest relationship research as well as…
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Great Indoors

Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition review

  It’s the final week of the Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition 2017 with Martin Parr! You can get 30% OFF with our exclusive code MUMS30. Visit Somerset House before 7 May! It’s great for the kids to learn how to take good photos.  The exhibition showcases the winning, shortlisted and commended images from the world’s leading photography competition. It also presents a…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 2 family passes to the Barnes Children’s Literature Festival 13-14 May 2017

We’ve teamed up with Barnes Children’s Literature Festival, London’s largest dedicated children’s book festival, to offer two family passes to a special picture book event, The Queen’s Knickers! Enjoy a fun-filled session based on the bestselling children’s book, with author and illustrator Nicholas Allan, including a magic illusion featuring knickers that turn into snow(!)…
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Competitions

Win a bundle of Dummies Junior books

Latest Dummies Junior titles offer fun and easy introduction to skills and subjects for the scientists, technologists and engineers of the future. London Mums have a whole bundle to give away to a lucky reader and member of our organisation.     Following the publication last year of the first of its titles in the ‘Junior’ series, dummies  recently published nine new books which…
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