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Win 1 copy of Serif MoviePlus X6 (worth £59.99)

Want to create and share high-quality videos of your family? London Mums has teamed up with Serif, the award-winning creative software publisher, to give away a copy of MoviePlus X6 (worth £59.99). For your chance to win these tickets, answer the simple question below in our dedicated competition page https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/competition-area. The question is: ‘What’s the…
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Win 1 of 5 copies of 'Puss in Boots' DVDs (out on 26 March 2012)

Nominated for the 2012 Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature Film, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.’s fur-ociously funny and globally renowned PUSS IN BOOTS makes a triumphant debut on DVD, Blu-ray Triple Play (Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy) and Blu-ray 3D (Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, DVD and Digital Copy) on March 26, 2012. Hailed by critics and audiences alike, the film has been praised for its…
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A Personalised Bracelet that will keep loved ones close to hand all year round

Merci Maman offers a beautiful range of personalised gifts for the whole family – including jewellery for women, men and children and clever baby gifts, such as personalised hooded towels and bibs which make the perfect present for a newborn. They are specialised in bespoke hand-engraved jewellery online. They personalise charm bracelets and necklaces with names of loved ones, meaningful dates…
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March 2012 Newsletter

Dear London Mums Spring is in the air and we should use the positive energy to be more creative and efficient. The biggest news this month is that the Mayor of London is now officially supporting our organisation. The good work done over the years has been recognised and we are happy to celebrate this and London 2012 with you at our annual conference on 8th March 2012 covering Social Media Magic…
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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2012

Here are some of London Mums’ favourite gifts. Have a happy Mother’s Day and do not forget Grannies are mums too! Sainsbury’s offers excellent value-for-money gifts under £10 The handbag filled with chocolate truffles, not only has a delicious sweet treat, but doubles up as an adorable change purse or make up case too. Thorntons new Fabulous Vanilla Fudge box If you think…
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Mumpreneur's testimonial: Cooking Gorgeous founder, Henny Flynn

Cooking can be fun but it’s even better if you do it in an elegant outfit! For Cooking Gorgeous founder, Henny Flynn, aprons offering pretty fabrics with flouncy patterns just weren’t enough. An apron is a serious garment! And every great cook wants a trusty apron they can go back to again and again. An apron you can wear every day that’s ethically made, washes well, feels gorgeous…
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Win 1 of 5 family (of 5) tickets to Very Hungry Caterpillar show with Katy Ashworth (CBeebies)

Children’s TV cook/presenter Katy Ashworth (CBeebies) is staging a one-off Very Hungry Caterpillar Themed Show in The Clore Centre at Hampton Court on Saturday 3 March, 10 – 11am. Fun and interactive, it will include a reading of the popular book as well as games derived from the story-line, such as ‘learn the plum face’, make like a caterpillar. For your chance to win these…
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Rings on the River! The Olympics are approaching!

A giant set of Olympic rings has been shipped on to the River Thames to mark 150 days until the start of the London Games. The rings are 36ft high and 82ft wide and are being transported through the city passing by Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf. London Mayor Boris Johnson also announced a programme of FREE cultural events that will take place in London during these Olympic Games. Share…
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The Muppets scoops Best Song at the Oscars

The Muppets were celebrating once again The Oscars 2012 victory as they scooped the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 84th Academy Awards, for “Man or Muppet,” music and lyric composed by Bret McKenzie. In his acceptence speech, McKenzie said, ”I grew up in New Zealand watching the Muppets on TV. I never dreamed I’d get to work with them.” Joking about meeting Kermit for…
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Happy Mother’s Day! All you need to know to have a fab day

In the UK, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday 18th March 2012. It is the one day that families can thank mothers officially for their love, care and support throughout the year. Dr Lin Day, founder of www.babysensory.com In the UK, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday 18th March 2012. It is the one day that families can thank mothers officially for their love, care and…
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