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Netflix series review: Bridgerton Season 3 - spoiler alert

Spoiler Alert: This review contains predictable spoilers from both parts of Bridgerton Season 3. We were promised that Bridgerton Season 3 would turn up the heat, but the initial episodes felt more like a simmer than a sizzle. The first part of the season offered little more than an illicit fumble in a carriage, leaving many fans yearning for the steamy romance the series is known for. As the…
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Film Review: Pixar’s Inside Out 2

Pixar returns to the emotional landscape of Riley’s mind with Inside Out 2, a sequel that dives into the complexities of adolescence. With new emotions making their debut, the film promises a fresh yet familiar journey through the trials and tribulations of growing up. Join us as we explore how this latest Pixar masterpiece continues the story of Riley and her emotional crew, delivering both…
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6 Kids party ideas and activities to make everyone happy

Another year around the sun is worth celebrating. Whether it’s birthday wishes in a card or a heartfelt message, birthdays are a gift. No matter your age, it’s a reason to gather with your favourite people and have fun. If planning a birthday party at home seems difficult, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Many unique themes are available to elevate the…
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Books

Meet the author: Desmond McMullen on Oscar the Dragon & its powerful messages for young readers

In this insightful interview, Desmond McMullen, the author of Oscar the Dragon, shares the inspiration and journey behind his beloved children’s book. Oscar the Dragon is a captivating tale that addresses important issues like self-doubt, loneliness, and bullying. Through Oscar’s adventures, McMullen aims to impart valuable lessons of friendship, self-awareness, and resilience to young…
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Film review: Bad Boys - Ride or Die starring Will Smith

This summer, Miami’s most famous detectives, Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence), are back in action with Bad Boys – Ride or Die. The fourth instalment of the beloved franchise combines thrilling action with outrageous comedy, as the iconic duo finds themselves on the run, facing new dangers and old enemies. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, this…
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Books

Book of the week: The Time Cave – Spanish Main by Trevor Anderson

The Time Cave – Spanish Main is a new swashbuckling children’s adventure, a return to the craft of good old-fashioned storytelling. It may be seven years since the most recent Pirates of the Caribbean film enthralled young adventurers, but the appetite for a good pirate escapade is still as strong as ever. In The Time Cave – Spanish Main, Trevor Anderson carries his readers on an…
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Book of the week: Felix the Friendly Fox Finds a New Friend by Caley Russell

Felix The Friendly Fox Finds a New Friend Caley Russell is London Mums‘ book of the week. It’s a joyful new early years’ book that highlights the benefits to kids’ to grow up loving nature. Felix the Friend Fox Finds a New Friend takes youngsters deep into the forest to meet Felix, a very lonely fox. But with his life transformed on meeting newfound friend Benny the Bunny…
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Movie review: Furiosa - A Mad Max Saga

On 21st May (2024), reporters from London Mums Magazine were invited to review the new Furiosa – A Mad Max Saga. Furiosa is released in the UK on 24 May 2024. The story Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel, presided over by the…
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Film review: The Garfield Movie starring Chris Pratt

On Sunday 12th May 2024, London Mums Magazine was invited to the screening of the new animation, The Garfield Movie. Garfield, an orange fictitious tabby cat is bought to life in this new animation movie. This comic strip cat is over 40 years old and I can remember watching Garfield in my childhood, so to see this movie after many years is very nostalgic. The Garfield Movie hits UK cinemas on 24…
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Why I love Bridgerton

Now that the first part of Bridgerton 3 has landed on Netflix, I ponder why I love Bridgerton so much and eagerly await its return to our screens each year, only to feel disappointed if it gets delayed. It’s not just the emotional dramas of the Bridgertons, the sparkling ball gowns, or the pomp of Queen Charlotte’s court. There’s something uniquely captivating about this series that…
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