Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Flexible, home-based work for career minded mums

“Make Money Today and Fulfill Your Dreams Tomorrow™”- Flexible, home-based work for career minded mums. Check here this opportunity. Do you want to be your own boss and choose your own working hours? Would you like to kick-start a career in the world of cosmetics? Swedish beauty company Oriflame allows you to fulfill your personal dreams and ambitions, set your own hours and be your own…
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Fashion & Beauty

94 per cent of mums spend more on their child’s wardrobe than their own

It’s no surprise that a survey found that mothers are putting their children first in the style stakes, with 94 per cent spending more on their child’s wardrobe than their own. As a result, it seems that some mothers are neglecting their own wardrobes with almost half (46 per cent) of mums feeling guilty about spending money on clothes for themselves. The survey of 1,000 women aged…
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Fitness & Health

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity launches annual RBC Race for the Kids event for fitness, fun and fundraising this summer

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity is once again encouraging people to sign up to their flagship mass participation challenge event RBC Race for the Kids. From fitness enthusiasts to fun-seekers, the RBC Race for the Kids is the fundraising event for all to enjoy. The fun 5km race takes place in London’s beautiful Battersea Park on Sunday 9 June 2013 and will raise vital funds…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Keeping a check on your household costs

The cost of raising a child has now reached an all-time high, according to figures recently released by insurers LV (source article, Daily Telegraph, “Cost of a child his record £222,000”, 24th January 2013). According to the figures, raising a child to the age of 21 costs a staggering £222,458. Perhaps more alarming is the Insurer’s prediction that if costs continue to increase at the…
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Fitness & Health

Ovarian Cancer prevention

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month so we have gathered important information on how to prevent it and how to recognise potential symptoms. Prevention General advice for all cancers is a healthy diet rich in fruit and veg, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight. However, some specific advice for ovarian cancer prevention include: – stop smoking – if a woman has the choice…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Fares fair on commuters who work from home

Roger Evans, London Assembly Member, has recently launched a report ‘Home Works: Why London needs to expand home working’ that calls for a step-change in TfL’s attitude to home working and flexible working. In it, he calls for the Mayor and Tfl to introduce flexible travelcards and annual rebates to help commuters make substantial savings. “> “Even with Tube upgrades, the building…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Mumpreneur's testimonial: British pottery maker Emma Bridgewater

British pottery maker Emma Bridgewater has created an exclusive new homeware range for Red Nose Day 2013. Available from Red Nose Day official partners, brands-for-less homeware HomeSense stores and TK Maxx throughout the UK from 31st January 2013. How did the business start? Because I couldn’t find the right cosy cup & saucer as a present for my Mum – so I decided to make it…
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Fashion & Beauty

Winter Beauty SOS

Spring is just around the corner and if you’re suffering from a winter beauty SOS, then the following tips should help you get back in the game in time for those sunny days: The dark nights in front of the tele with a glass of red wine may have taken their toll on your teeth. ALWAYS use a whitening toothpaste and if you need a little extra help buy a handy dental stain eraser and some…
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