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Win 1 of 3 'Wizards vs Aliens' DVDs

From the writer of Doctor Who and Torchwood comes a brand new series, Wizards Vs Aliens, available on DVD and Blu-Ray from 31 December 2012, as well as on iTunes from 6 November 2012, courtesy of FremantleMedia Enterprises. The CBBC’s ratings smash adventure series follows Tom Clarke (Scott Haran), a seemingly normal 16-year-old boy who loves football. However, Tom is far from ordinary as his…
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BlogFeeding the FamilyRecipes

Recipe: Spicy beef stir-fry with noodles

Check out this amazing video showing how to easily prepare Spicy beef stir-fry with noodles. This could be a great way to surprise your guests (for Christmas and beyond). Here is the video with clear instructions on how to prepare this yummy dish. Monica CostaMonica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of…
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Recipe: Wild Mushroom Risotto with Chicken, Crispy Pancetta and Spinach

Some of my friends call me the Queen of Risottos… Well, I love risotto and my favourite risotto recipes are the Milanese (yellow) risotto with saffron and the wild mushroom risotto (Risotto coi funghi). Here is an unusual risotto recipe that is mouth watering. Serves 2 lucky people Ingredients: 2 x 175g chicken breasts 1 tblsp olive oil 100g pancetta cubes 1 x 190g jar Sacla’ Wild…
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BlogSchooling

Scooter Aid - Giving 3rd World Children A Chance Through Play

Finally a story I really enjoyed reading. What a brilliant idea to recycle all our kids’ micro scooters once kids have outgrown them. I love Anna and Philippa, they aren’t just two brilliant mumpreneurs but inspirational women who give back to their communities! With nearly 1 million Micro Scooters having been sold in the UK in the last five years, the little three-wheelers have…
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Recipe: Parmesan-Pesto Cheese Straws

A great easy recipe for Italian food lovers. It’s a great recipe idea for all those parents who are volunteering to help at the school for the cookery classes. Cooking Time: 30 – 45 mins Serves: 12 Ingredients 1 x pack ready-made all butter puff pastry (approx 375g) plain flour, for dusting You can make your own pesto or use 2 rounded tbsp Sacla’ Classic or Organic Basil Pesto…
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December 2012 Newsletter

Dear London Mums Christmas is fast approaching. It’s surreal how we are getting so busy when Christmas should be about reflecting and being good. I have the feeling that people are less friendly than usual due to the stress put upon us every year. Fundraising events for schools, organising dinners and parties, attending events, arranging visits to Father Christmas … it all adds up!
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Mumpreneurs' testimonial: Business inspiration from Provence to London

Watch this amazing testimonial from Sam & Sam, two London mumpreneurs who found inspiration for their business in Provence. I recently met my former colleague and friend Sam Sost at her exclusive Christmas Gifts and Homewares Show & Tell Party in Barnes where her business partner and friend Sam showcased me an amazing range of unique and beautiful objects / gifts and met some of our…
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The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 2012 by London Mums

Look no further for unique Christmas Gifts. This guide is brought to you by London Mums’ panel of testers! There is something for every taste and for every pocket. To make it easier to scroll the guide we have created hyperlinks you can click here and go straight to the gifts you are most interested in. GIFTS FOR HER (MUMS, GRANMAS, GIRLFRIENDS) GIFTS FOR HIM (DADS, GRANDADS, BOYFRIENDS or…
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Christmas Gift Guide: Gifts for kids

Look no further for unique Christmas Gifts. This guide is brought to you by London Mums’ panel of testers! There is something for every taste and for every pocket. GIFTS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS GIFTS FOR GIRLS GIFTS FOR BOYS BOOKS FOR CHILDREN (that parents will love too) CHRISTMAS FAMILY MOVIES DVDs and Blue Rays are such an easy choice as a present for Christmas. Everyone likes a…
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Christmas Gift Guide: Gifts for BOYS

Warning! This is a GIRLS’ zone only! This guide is brought to you by London Mums’ panel of testers! BOY’S JACKET Fabulous Jacket every cool boy will love to keep warm in the most hostile weather. This jacket is great also for active boys who love skiing, snowboarding, skakeboarding and cycling. Amazing quality. Nevica ski jackets are designed to provide boys with ultimate…
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