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No Gold Medals to the parking organisers at the Olympics! Parking in Olympic boroughs being eased by FREE online service

Let’s face it. As much as I want to stay positive about transport across London during the Olympics I am realistic and I know that we are facing eight weeks of total traffic and parking chaos across the Capital. It is inevitable because London will receive lots of tourists from all over the world and from the UK too. I don’t usually review apps but I have come across an excellent one…
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Remember your first time?

Pregnancy is the biggest killer of teenage girls worldwide. Every year one million teenage girls die or suffer serious injury, infection or disease due to pregnancy or childbirth, according to our new report launched today. That’s why we need world leaders to act at a crucial Family Planning Summit on 11 July 2012. Save the Children recently published a new report, Every Woman’s…
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Strawberry Macaroons with Lemon curd

Strawberry Macaroons with Lemon curd. Portions: 25 Prep time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 large lemons (juice and zest of) 2 large eggs 175 g caster sugar 115 g butter 1 dessert spoon corn flour 200 g Philadelphia Original 30 strawberry macaroon cases Instructions 1. Whish the eggs in a small saucepan, add the lemon juice, zest, sugar, butter and corn flour. Allow to simmer while…
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How To Make Your Career Work Around You

Ever get frustrated juggling funds to pay for childcare? Or even managing work schedules around school holidays and sports days? If so, consider working from home, making a legitimate living online, to make these problems disappear! Great tips provided by Fiona and Greg Scott for mums wanting to work flexibly around the family. Most people don’t realise the internet provides the greatest…
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Speedy Citrus Shortcakes with Strawberries

Very Speedy Citrus Shortcakes recipe. You can make them with the kids. Prep time 10 minutes Cook time none Serves 6 Ingredients 90g Philadelphia with Cadbury 6 lemon shortbread thins 90g strawberries, sliced. Instructions Spread 6 of the shortbread thins with the Philly and pile high with the strawberry slices. Use any crumbs to decorate the tops (optional). Monica CostaMonica Costa…
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In a Flash Strawberry Tart

Really quick Strawberry Tart. Servings: 8 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Chill time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 ready prepared 20 cm sweet pastry case 4 tbsp redcurrant jelly or raspberry jam 250 g Philadelphia Original 100 ml Greek yogurt 40 g icing sugar 0.5 tsp vanilla extract 250 g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved Pop the pastry case on a serving plate and spread…
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Strawberry Smoothie

Very quick and easy Strawberry Smoothie. Drinks: 1 Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 5 minutes 6 strawberries, hulled and halved 1 small banana, peeled and cut into chunks 100 ml fresh orange juice, chilled 1 tbsp Philadelphia Extra Light 1. Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. 2. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Monica CostaMonica Costa founded London Mums in September…
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Eton Mess

Here is a quick recipe for Eton Mess. Enjoy and let us know if you like it. Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 10 minutes 150 g strawberries, quartered 2 meringues (approx 12g each) 25 g low fat strawberry yogurt 5 g strawberry jam 75 g Philadelphia Light, softened 1. Place half the strawberries and meringues in the bottom of a sundae glass. 2. Marble the yoghurt and jam through the…
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Mumpreneur's testimonial: Contestant from BBC’s The Apprentice 2012 Jane McEvoy launches Fresh Baby and Toddler Soups

When watching the final episodes of the Apprentice, I always wonder what these candidates will be up to next and whether they will make the most of the publicity surrounding the show. We have tracked down one of the ‘mumpreneurial’ candidates: After a busy start to the year starring on BBC’s The Apprentice, Irish mum Jane McEvoy, 29, introduces Harry’s Little World, a range of 100%…
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Can National Lottery Funding really help kids' sport future?

I always wondered where the national lottery money funding goes and got interested in this issue after watching the recent ad (check video below) with the girl who becomes a successful athlete thanks to this funding. Then I researched and found out that Camelot, the operator of The National Lottery, mention in its mission statement its ‘commitment’ to maximising returns to National…
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