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Please vote for our mumpreneur and fellow London Mum Shazia - deadline 20 Sept 2011 6pm! thanks

We at Third Door are thrilled to be a Top 100 company as judged by Smarta. Please help us win the next stage of winning £10,000. We need your vote. http://www.smarta.com/smarta100/2011-winners/third-door It only takes 10 secs to register and vote on this website. Please vote for us. Coming 1st place will mean so much to us than just the money. It’ll take us one step closer to realising our…
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New survey shows soaring cost of childcare is pushing the poorest out of work and children into poverty

Families on low-incomes across the UK are having to turn down jobs or are considering leaving work because they can’t afford to pay for childcare, according to new research from Save the Children and Daycare Trust. The survey also found that parents, regardless of income, say that they can’t afford not to work, but struggle to pay for childcare. And despite many parents cutting back their…
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Mobile app The Pickled Onion Gang sales to benefit Thai children

Creators of the mobile gaming app Pickled Onion Gang are to donate all profits from the sale of the game to help disadvantaged children in Thailand through Thai Children’s Trust, the largest UK charity focusing solely on Thailand. The Pickled Onion Gang is an intelligent app for kids on the go – a mobile app that will make a mum’s life easier during rainy days – London Mums…
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Baby & ToddlersMumpreneurs & Mums at workParenting Skills

Is our quest for a risk free play environment realistic and healthy?

How often do you see a child these days with a broken arm? Rarely I would say. By the time I was 13 I’d broken an arm and some fingers, my classmates had various proper scrapes and bumps and teeth knocked out. All of this was a normal part of growing up. But, we’d climbed every tree in the neighbourhood, could ride a bike brilliantly by the age of 8, and pretty much anything else with wheels.
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Top Tips For Children's Birthday Parties

Many parents dread the thought of planning their child’s party – the sandwiches must be cut into the shape of teddy bears, the birthday cake must be a castle or racing car, every child must receive an invite, party bag and take away a slice of cake. And don’t forget to account for any wheat, nut or dairy allergies! No sooner have you considered all of the above you, then you need to…
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London Mums' Photography competition

Don’t miss the chance to win over £500 in prizes! It’s very easy to enter this competition: take one picture of your favourite London corner and send it by 10th October 2011 either by email to info@londonmumsmagazine.com or via Twitter @londonmums or New Facebook Page or our Facebook Group. Check more details in the posters below. Monica CostaMonica Costa founded London Mums in…
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School Fundraising tips: BACK TO SCHOOL FUN, CREATIVE, RISK-FREE WAY TO HELP RAISE SCHOOL FUNDS THIS TERM

Why not help your school raise funds by suggesting a fun, risk-free art project that will create wonderful Christmas gifts at the same time? Most schools have a PTA or group of parents that helps raise money for trips and equipment, but coming up with new fundraising ideas that will be popular with parents can be difficult. FunMats is a fundraising art project, created by a UK company, in which…
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School Milk

Is your under-5 missing out on free school milk? Did you know that all children under the age of five are entitled to free milk whilst at nursery or school, regardless of the parents’ financial circumstances? According to recent School Milk research* although the majority of parents recognise the health benefits of milk, most are unaware of their child’s entitlement to free milk while at…
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How much will ‘back to school’ cost us this year?

How much will ‘back to school’ cost us this year? As families up and down the country prepare for the start of the new school year, the Cost of a Child study from protection specialist LV= (LV= Asset Management), reveals parents are set to spend £736 million[1] on ‘back to school’ basics including uniforms, stationery, sportswear and school books. This equates an average family cost of…
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The Lost Art of Putting Pen to Paper

Writing letters has sadly almost become a thing of the past as more and more people trade their pen for a keyboard – but the art and necessity of gaining good handwriting skills at a young age cannot be forgotten. We rely on schools to teach our children the importance of writing and the art of communication but a worrying number in America are now beginning to focus heavily on the ‘three…
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