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Santa Claus is coming to …. your sofa

New online service takes the hassle and worry out of seeing Santa this Christmas.As the world continues to adapt to these ever changing times, Santa’s elves and parents alike have grown concerned as to how kids will be able to see Santa before Christmas and tell him such important details as to what they’d like, find out whether they are on the nice or naughty list and generally get even…
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How to save money on prescription glasses

Wondering how much the average pair of glasses costs? If you’re a glasses’ wearer, you’ll know that wearing specs can be a costly exercise with regular visits to the optometrist to check your prescription & eye health, plus the cost of the frame and lenses to correct your vision. Read our blog to discover how much it costs to wear glasses and how to save money on prescription glasses…
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How to make sense of online customer reviews

Customer reviews have revolutionised online shopping and our decision-making process, allowing us to get an idea of what we are getting ourselves into before we spend any money or make a trip to a restaurant. The key to unlocking the value of customer reviews is not to always take them at face value, but instead to use them as evidence in much the same way as you may use sources in an essay or…
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Product review: Nursery Laundry Basket - Soft Seagrass

The excitement of having a new baby is always great. Preparing the nursery is also one of those unforgettable pleasures in life that last a very short time. To make it even more fun I have helped a new mum choosing a few items and have come across a Nursery Laundry Basket made of Soft Seagrass by brand Mokee which deserves a proper shout-out. The key feature of this lovely product is the…
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Home edutainment with Match a Mummy: The Ancient Egypt Game

Dear London Mums Are you are running out of ideas to keep the kids entertained during lockdown? Or tired of the same educational activities?Match a Mummy: The Ancient Egypt Game is a fun, educational game that the whole family to play! Out now! Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt with this new children’s matching game, Match a Mummy, out now! Developed in partnership with the British…
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The new mum’s guide to buying a car

Having experienced the miracle of birth, new mums have a great deal of readjustment to look forward to. Some of them elect to get back to work as soon as humanly possible, but even stay-at-home mums need a little bit of mobility, and the vehicle you already have might not be suitable for life when you’ve a child in tow. Even if you’re struggling for cash in the short term, online financing is…
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Top 5 Travel Gift Ideas for your Loving Siblings

Raksha Bandhan is the ideal day to celebrate the eternal bond of love shared between a brother and sister. It’s the most awaited and beautiful festival of the year, which gives you the opportunity to tell your brother or sister, how much they are special in your life. There are many ways to evoke your feelings for siblings who are the most special part of your life. But, gifting is the best…
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Emerging trends in toys for kids aged 0-3

Being able to spot emerging trends is essential to making or breaking it in the kids’ toys business.And Hippychick, which caters to the 0-3 market, is one that has always come up trumps when it comes to identifying what’s hot and what’s not since it was founded twenty years ago. London Mums spoke toJulia Minchin, Hippychick’s founder, to get the low-down and to uncover her…
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What does innovation mean to a 21st Century Mum?

Looking back at all the mums in my family for generations I am trying to understand what makes me different as a 21st Century Mum. It’s not an easy answer. But of all things the way I have embraced the changes and the innovation in products and gadgets has made me understand what it means to be a mother today. It’s never been easy to be a mum for any generation. In the past mums had…
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Product of the Year 2018 awards reveal the best of British innovation and pop

My annual involvement with Product of the Year is a source of inspiration for me as a London Mum and as a journalist. The latest trends in household products as well as new stars in the world of music are launched there in January and set the mood for the new year. The Product of the Year 2018 Awards night at Sheraton Grand Hotel Park Lane on 25th January was a testimony of that. Once again…
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