Schooling

Schooling: How to make school homework fun for children

School holidays are long enough to get kids out of their homework routines. There are many resources available to parents and here are some ideas to make school homework fun for children. Children claim that homework is boring. But parents can help them focus and make school homework fun by turning it into a game and by getting rewards for achievements. To do maths homework for example, you can…
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Message Board

Paid-for media opportunity for mums who like speaking in front of a camera - Email by 16 December 2014

Great paid-for media opportunity for London Mums who want to earn a bit of cash by just chatting about the first day of school. London Mums are looking for fellow mums who love speaking in front of the camera for a lovely short charity film celebrating the universal significance of the first day of school. The film will feature mums discussing why their child’s first day of school was such a…
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Movies

Film review: Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

There’s a new Christmas movies in town. Disney’s latest heart-warming adventure – Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast – is out in UK cinemas from Friday 12th December 2014. The Tinkerbell series inevitably appeals more to girls than boys but the addition of the never beast in Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast certainly makes it watchable to the young male…
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Attractions

West End Show review: Room on the Broom

If you love the book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, you will enjoy Tall Stories’ magical musical stage adaptation. IGGETY, ZIGGETY, ZAGGETY, ZOOM – the magic of ROOM ON THE BROOM will sweep you away at the LYRIC THEATRE, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE in London West End. Live performances are brilliant to bring stories alive. This show is a great entry point for…
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Movies

Netflix Marco Polo will keep us glued to the screen

This Friday 12th December 2014 two great masterpieces of world cinematography are out to be enjoyed by millions of people across the globe, The Hobbit – The Battle Of The Five Armies and Netflix mini series Marco Polo based on the famous Italian explorer’s real adventures. Apologies to all Lord of the Rings’ fans, but with all due respect I’ll be watching Netflix Marco Polo…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

London Mums' fab coffee mornings - the Italian way

On Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th December 2014, London Mums teamed up with illycaffè to host two coffee tasting and training days for its new brand ambassadors. We had a fantastic day, starting off in illy’s Regent Street café where we had a delicious Italian lunch, and then moving on to illy’s Islington University of Coffee where we learnt to tell our cappuccinos from our lattes! At the…
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Newsletter

London Mums December 2014 Newsletter - School Holidays activities & London Christmas

Hi London Mums Our Christmas Party was great and got us all in the festive spirit. London looks amazing this time of the year with all the illuminated Christmas trees, decorated shops, the quirky street markets and all the temporary installations that London offers us every year. London Mums have prepared Christmas features covering trends in home fashion, decorations as well as Christmas gifts.
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Product reviews

The Ultimate London Mums Christmas Gift Guide 2014

Unsurprisingly a recent study commissioned by the Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) has revealed that Britain’s favourite toy brands are Barbie and Lego. The research showed that global brands Lego and Barbie dominate both in the UK and abroad, as the brands celebrate their 65th and 55th birthdays respectively, demonstrating the longevity of these iconic brands.
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Get Creative

Christmas Decorations Ideas and Trends 2014

London Mums went on the hunt for Christmas Decorations Ideas and Trends for 2014. Here are our discoveries. Let us know if you agree and what your favourite trend is for this Christmas. Home Decorations If you like the classic Red and Green look this year opt for vintage looking decorations as they seem to be on trend. Christmas vintage decorations by Tesco Christmas Tree decorations and…
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