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All the fun of a party bag made easy

Looty Booty is an online shop offering the busy parent or carer a helping hand with organising their children’s party. One thing most parents struggle with is time, so it’s with this in mind that Looty Booty offers a solution. Our biggest seller is our ready-made pass the parcels. We have a huge range of paper designs to choose from and something for every budget. Whether you want a simple…
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Valentine Dessert recipe: Millionaire’s Shortbread with Black Olive Caramel

The Millionaire’s Shortbread with Black Olive Caramel is the ultimate Aphrodisiac dessert for Valentine. Don’t believe us? Well you can only try our Valentine Menu at home that is guaranteed to get hearts racing…The Millionaire’s Shortbread with Black Olive Caramel is definitely a yummy and good looking Valentine Dessert recipe. Olive caramel – Aphrodisiac six: 100g pitted…
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Valentine Menu: recipes for an Aphrodisiac feast!

Avoid the set menus and create an aphrodisiac-filled feast at home this Valentine’s Day. You’ll need a hint of lust, a splash of romance, and probably some ingredients as well then… We all know that using asparagus, strawberries and chocolate are tried and tested ways to stimulate your senses, but did you know that olives are equally as effective? True story; the black olive…
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Recipe: Hummus with red peppers and walnuts

Here is a lovely variation of the Oriental classic wonderful dip. 1. Put the chickpeas into a sieve and rinse thoroughly under running water, then soak overnight in a bowl of water. 2. Drain the chickpeas and bring to the boil in fresh water, together with the spiced onion. Skim off the foam, then cook for 40 minutes until soft. Remove the onion. Drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again. 3.
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Recipe: Vegetable quiche, Mediterranean style

Easy and yummy vegetarian dish. 1. Preheat the oven to 180 ºC. Spread the dough on a baking tray covered with baking paper and prick with a fork. 2. Spread the tomato pesto onto the dough and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. 3. Wash the vegetables and chop into 1.5 cm dice. Fry the aubergines for 6 minutes in hot olive oil, then add the courgettes and fry for another 5 minutes.
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Recipe: Ginger, carrot and apple juice

A sweet and spicy drink – healthy, delicious and rather attractive! 1. Peel the ginger and lemons. Wash and peel the carrots. Cut the apples and the fennel into halves or quarters so that they fit into the juice extractor. 2. Put all the ingredients into the juice extractor. Stir the juice well, leave to settle for 5 minutes and then skim off the foam. 3. Put the juice in the refrigerator.
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London Mums Christmas party Round-up

On 23 November 2012 London Mums had an amazing Christmas party! Most certainly our best so far. A lot of people have asked me to post images from the event so here is my round-up. The reason for being so different is that it was bigger and better. We had over 200 people enjoying themselves at Eddie Catz Putney, double power entertainment, Christmas storytelling and a special visit from Santa in…
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How to dress for Christmas parties

Here you go a few videos with tips for both men and women on how to choose what to wear this party season. The high street is full of styles to choose from, so there’s no excuse not to dress to impress. These videos help to find out the answers to some typical festive dressing dilemmas which when approached right, are sure to get you noticed under the mistletoe…. TIPS FOR MEN TIPS…
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Summer Holiday Tips to CREATIVELY Entertain Kids

As the Summer holidays creep closer and closer, the thought of keeping your little ones entertained for six weeks can be daunting. No-one wants to hear the cry of “I’m bored!” and no-one wants to station their kids in front of the TV for weeks on end. There is an avalanche of summer activities for your child to get involved with, but summer camps, classes and workshops can all start to add…
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Maternity Swishing Guide by celebrity mumpreneur Jenni Falconer

If you are thinking of holding your very own Maternity Swishing Party, check these tips. It is so simple to do and a great excuse to get together with your friends and family before your little one arrives, or simply when your wardrobes are bursting to the seams with unused baby clothes & maternity wear! Here is a message from Jenni Falconer, who recently invited us to her first Swishing…
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