Great Indoors

Dining in Chelsea at The Imperial is a galactic experience

It’s Star Wars week. The Force is strong so I decided to dine at one of the best new restaurants in Chelsea for a galactic gastronomic experience. Dinner at The Imperial totally exceeded my expectations. I was offered food that was worth of the best Michelin star restaurant except that the price is not as high. Look away now if you haven’t eaten yet. As an Italian connoisseur of the…
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Movies

Film review: Star Wars - The Force Awakens

When Disney confirmed my seat at the press screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, I jumped for joy. I was 7 when the first Star Wars film came out in 1977 so I can say that the Star Wars saga has accompanied me throughout the best years of my life. It is an emotional return for many. The adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Anakin / Darth Vader, Obi Wan Kenobi, Yoda and even…
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Books

Five minute chat with Ben Fogle on his passion for Labradors

Ben Fogle is a friendly familiar face on British television and famous for his passion for Labradors. London Mums have interviewed him and published here the first five minute of our chat. The rest of the interview will be published in the forthcoming Spring issue out in supermarkets from the end of February 2016. In this first interview writer, presenter and long-time dog lover Ben Fogle talks…
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Product reviews

Dolls Dolls Dolls - Top 10 Fashion Dolls for Christmas 2015

Fashion dolls are my biggest passion! Christmas 2015 is definitely the best year in ages in terms of new fashion dolls releases. Here are my personal favourite ones for 2015. I make no secret of my love for fashion dolls and treasure my 300+ piece collection. Call me crazy, call me infantile but I cannot resist the charm of a Barbie, Bratz, Moxie Girlz, Steffi and Sindy. When I have a little bit…
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Movies

Future Films Heads Up: Disney Pixar's Finding Dory out on 29 July 2016

Ahead of the release of their next film, The Good Dinosaur today, Disney Pixar  have launched a teaser trailer for their next eagerly awaited movie Finding Dory which will swim into UK cinemas on 29th July, 2016.  Disney Pixar’s Finding Dory reunites everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, Dory, with her friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 copies of Jungle Shuffle DVD

A new kiddies movie about animal fun and a love story will be out there soon. Jungle Shuffle is available on DVD & digital platforms from 25th January 2016. It’s a jungle out there! Manu (Drake Bell, The Reef 2: High Tide) and Sacha are two very much in love, young racoons living in the tropical Mexican rainforest. The only problem is that Sacha is the daughter of the raccoon tribe’s King…
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Recipes

Festive Food Swap Challenge: Recipe for Creamed Leeks

When a few weeks ago Tesco asked me if I wanted to participate in a festive food swap challenge I was over the moon. This initiative is meant to inspire people to experience new flavours, with a range of products from across the world available in store. I love food and cooking so this was right up my street. In exchange for one of my favourite Italian Christmas recipes – I chose Panettone…
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Competitions

Win a fab Enid Blyton book bundle worth over £50 just in time for Christmas

London Mums have the chance to win this fabulous Enid Blyton book bundle worth over £50 courtesy of Hodder Children’s Books just in time for the holidays. Check out all the books included in this prize and enter this competition fast as it only lasts a few days. Whether you’re looking for an adventure, festive fun or a sprinkle of magic, there’s something for everyone. The Famous Five…
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Tested & Recommended

Top children's toys for Christmas 2015

In this post you will find London Mums’ Top children’s toys for Christmas 2015.  It comes as no surprise that Disney Frozen and Star Wars hold the number one and number two spots, respectively, as the top toy properties this Christmas. Driven by the launch of new products since the beginning of the year, Frozen toy merchandise has more than doubled in sales year-to-date compared to…
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Attractions

London Historic buildings - A room with a view at The Royal Horseguards Hotel

There are so many historic buildings and iconic attractions in London that tell us the history of this amazing Capital, from The City of London that dates back to the Roman times to Tower of London dating back to 1066 and the Norman Conquest, the picturesqueKensington Palacein West London which was the childhood home of Queen Victoria then of the late Princess Diana and now Prince…
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