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Book review: Sad tales for me

If you like books and you like dogs then this book is a match made in heaven 🙂 We never read a autodogbiography before and we loved this one! This is a very original book idea because the story is written by James Barklee, author and illustrator of this book, an ordinary small dog living an ordinary life. And because of this, the story makes you reflect on dogs’ lives. James is…
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Media opportunity: calling kids for a new CBBC series

Twenty Twenty television is looking for fashion forward 10-13 year olds for a pilot for an exciting new CBBC series. We are looking for the nation’s most exciting young designers to take part in a massive new TV project where they will be given the chance to create their very own collection mentored by some of the leading names in fashion. If you have a passion for fashion, love designing…
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Mumpreneur's testimonial: Parry Ray, the talented singing yummy mummy

This testimonial is one of my favourite so far. So real, so emotional. I found Parry Ray online and fell in love with her amazing voice! On October 18th 2001, my father was admitted for a routine back operation. it was scheduled for half an hour and he was to be discharged later that day. That afternoon, the surgeon made a mistake and my father bled out in recovery, suffering a stroke which…
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Win a Mia Tui ‘Ava’ Bag worth £49.99

A Mia Tui bag is the latest ‘must-have’ item for busy mums who want something that’s fashionable, functional and big enough to carry a lot of stuff! It looks like a fashionable shopper bag but inside it features all the practicality that a changing bag needs. There are plenty of pockets so that nappies, snacks, toys, changing mat, mobile phone and other essentials can be stowed safely and…
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What is Wellness?

Our Agony Uncle for wellness and fitness Lyndon Littlefair (Corrective & Performance Exercise Specialist at www.londonwellness.co.uk) has sent us great advice on the true meaning of Wellness. What is the true meaning of Wellness? What does it really mean to be well? Does it simply mean to be not unwell and free of illness? Or does it mean that you have endless amounts of energy, very…
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This half term is “Prime Time” for Transformers thrills

Optimus Prime is back and bigger than ever before as he leads his Transformers in a new action packed battle against evil in the award winning series Transformers Prime: Darkness Rising, out on DVD from 22nd October 2012. The DVD sees old favourites Optimus Prime and his heroic autobots like Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet and Bulkhead continue their battle of good over evil…the evil served up as…
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Little scientist experiments: dancing raisins

Here is another great scientific experiment for our little scientists. Little scientist Diego called this experiment dancing raisins. He learnt that the fizz in fizzy drink is called carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a gas that creates bubbles. Tools: tweezers, magnifying glass, beaker Extras: clear fizzy drink, raisins Key science concept: the fizz in fizzy drink is called carbon dioxide.
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Little scientist experiments: Shiny pennies

Here is another easy experiment by Little Scientist Diego. He learnt that lemon juice is an acid and that Water is not an acid. And in the process he made a few pennies shinier 🙂 Tools: two beakers, tweezers, bigger bigger Extras: dull pennies, water, lemon juice, paper towels Key science concepts: Lemon juice is an acid. Water is not an acid. What to do: Check the video to follow the…
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Mumpreneurs' testimonial: how mums got into business while inspiring other mums to get creative

Mums Charlotte and Fiona co-founded Woolly Mammoth in May this year. The company provides ready made art&craft packs that arrive through the letterbox twice a month (with a personalised label, we have found kids love receiving their own post) containing an imaginative make-and-do craft kit, photo suggestions, and either a story, song, quiz or game linked to that week’s theme. In our…
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Calling all mums who want to become a CNN iReport special Halloween correspondent

Do you go all out for Halloween? Have you transformed your house into a haunted mansion? Do your pumpkin carvings belong in the Tate? Have you been planning your family’s incredible matching outfits since last Christmas? CNN want to see the evidence. As part of a new report on the spirit of celebration around the world CNN Celebrates want your photos and videos of Halloween. The best…
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