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Win 1 of 2 copies of digital crafting package CraftArtist Platinum (RRP £39.99 each)

London Mums has teamed up with Serif to give away two copies of CraftArtist Platinum (worth £39.99 each)! The digital crafting package is perfect for mums who want to easily and quickly make unique photobooks, stationery, cards, scrapbooks and loads more on the computer. Designs can be personalised with unlimited pictures and text, plus there are craft tools and photo editing capabilities to…
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BlogCentral LondonFeeding the FamilyRecipes

Passionfruit – Beetroot Juice - TOP RECIPE!

A power juice containing vitamin B, potassium and iron. I recently tried this amazing juice at a new cafe’ and restaurant called TIBITS off Regent’s Street where i met Gail Porter for a breakfast interview. Recipe: for 4 people Preparation time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 Bananas (peeled: 100-120 g) 1 Lemon (juice: 50 g) 500 ml Water 480 g Carrots 150 g Beetroot, raw 12 Passion…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

£150,000 IN EDUCATIONAL GRANTS FOR LONE PARENTS

Barclaycard today announced £150,000 in funding for educational and training grants, as part of the award winning Horizons programme, to help lone parents back to work. Research shows that even though 57% of single parents are already in work many more would like to be. £7 million have been donated by Barclaycard to entire programme since 2005 with 450,000 parents and children helped. The…
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FOR SALE: Maxi Cosi Mura 3 stroller and Fisher Price Peek A Boo Giraffe

Classified advert: FOR SALE (By Magda): I have two excellent items in mint condition that I would like to sell: 1. Maxi Cosi Mura 3 stroller; 2. Fisher Price Peek A Boo Giraffe. 1. We have a great Maxi Cosi Mura 3 in black/grey pram for sale. It is 12 months old but hasn’t been used much and is in EXCELLENT condition. It has to go since my son wants to walk everywhere now so we are…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR CAREER DURING MATERNITY by Nisa Chitakasem

What with all the preparation and changes that happen during pregnancy, it’s understandable that career development is not necessarily at the top of the priorities list when you’re about to bring a new life into the world. However, it’s just as understandable that you may be concerned with the status of your job role before, during and after maternity leave. After all, if…
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Tested & Recommended

GIRLS' TOYS

London Mums’ tested and recommended girls’ toys. RAPUNZEL DISNEY DOLL (by Zapf Creation) – Voted toy of the month in March 2011 by London Mums The 50th animated movie by Disney Tangled has inspired the creation of lots of Rapunzel dolls. London Mums’ favourite is the new gorgeous Rapunzel Disney Princess doll from Zapf Creation with her stunning golden hair and her really…
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Pregnancy & Birth

London Mums' practical tips and testimonials on breastfeeding

Collection of London Mums’ practical tips and testimonials on Breastfeeding. “Breastfeeding has been an emotional issue for me and for many other mums I know and whilst I am keen to support it wherever possible, during the awareness week I think it is important to be aware of the challenges as well as the all the good points!” “Breastfeeding is a wonderful thing…
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Pregnancy & Birth

London Mums' quotes and tips on Pregnancy and birth

A collection of tips and quotes sent in by London Mums on pregnancy and birth. Priceless! “Talk to your health visitor or doctor about how much weight you should gain during your pregnancy.” “Eat foods rich in folate, iron, calcium, and protein, or get these nutrients through a prenatal supplement.” “Talk to your health visitor before taking any…
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Feeding the Family

REGAINING YOUR ENERGY - SNACKS! by London Mums in-house nutritionist Fern Callister

Sometimes we may be feeling like we have less energy than we would like to have. Making sure you have some protein with your meals to help slow down the blood sugar release from highly processed, sugary or caffeinated food and drink is one way of helping to reduce those energy dips. In this feature I will focus on the other main time in the day that is a prime trap for cravings and naughty habits…
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