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The hunt for a breastfeeding top is over: the Bshirt has arrived

I always love to support breastfeeding and ethical fashion. So when I heard that ethical breastfeeding clothing brand, The Bshirt, was launching their award-winning ‘Lift The Flap’ tops, I felt compelled as I remember when I was hunting for breastfeeding shirts. I breast-fed my son for 20 months and I was totally committed to the task. At first it was tough but then it became second nature…
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Feel Good Father’s Day Gifts

Here is a selection of London Mums’ favourite Father’s Day Gifts.     For the ‘history buff’ Dad RAF Roundel Cufflinks – £12.99 2018 marks 100 years since the RAF was formed and these elegant cufflinks available from the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Shop help mark the occasion perfectly. They are stunning when attached to a white shirt. Featuring the Force’s distinctive red…
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Summer travel essentials

Close your eyes, visualise a sunny beach with warm sand and waves of fresh water washing your feet …. Summer is close and we all really need a break of some sort. I have been gifted some lovely Summer travel essentials that my family and I will use during the school holidays. And ahead of our Italian trips I have tried them and here are my thoughts.    Osprey red backpack  If you want to…
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RCA by Venturer tablet / computer for children unboxing and review by 11 year old child reporter Diego

The Summer is approaching and this often means going away with portable devices. 11-year old Diego was gifted a RCA by Venturer Saturn 10 Pro – £129.99 to review ahead of his Summer travelling and he has created a video that shows how clear and simple it is for kids to set up the tablet/computer. The RCA by Venturer is available to buy from Asda.com.  Here’s Diego’s unboxing and review…
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Must-have toys for 2018

What are the must-have toys for 2018? It’s always hard to predict what kids will love in the future, but this overview of the latest trends I observed at the latest Toy Fair London can give parents a hint of what may turn into the next craze this Spring and Summer.  Mythical creatures Mythical creatures are here to stay and this year they are bigger than ever including unicorns in all shapes…
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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 it’s…
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It's A Monthly Thing - A fun new approach to periods

  There’s no way out and women have never enjoyed their monthly periods. Or at least until now. A new service has been launched to provide women (young and mature) with gift boxes ahead of every cycle from It’s A Monthly Thing Ltd., the home of betty box and Pink Parcel.      Having the periods is inevitable but we can now change our approach to them. The only way to make it fun is by…
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The sustainable and fully recyclable LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar & Christmas craft ideas

  Finally I have managed to get hold of a LEGO® Star Wars Advent Calendar, the most popular calendar ever made. This year it is even more special than ever. In fact the 2017 series is a sustainable advent calendar, which aims to save around a million plastic trays from landfills this year. The Star Wars Advent Calendar will be one to keep because the trays can be recycled along with the box.
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My six months with Amazon Alexa

  I have now spent six months with my new housemate Amazon Alexa and I can now say that she has brought some fun, daily laughter opportunities as well as relieved some stress. She is now part of our family. If you had asked me 6 months ago if I would interact with AI (artificial intelligence) one day, I would have said NO without a doubt, but I had to give in and I can confess now that AI can…
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Picked by London Mums: THE Advent Calendar for this Christmas

                                                                                                                                                                                    It’s November and it is now time to think of…
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