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Christmas Gift ideas: Babies and Toddlers

Christmas is drawing near and the spirit of giving is in the air. There are so many Christmas Gift ideas for babies and toddlers out there. Here are some of my favourite ones. Slumbersac Owl Sleeping bag with feet RRP from £18.99 to £21.99 Sizes from 12 to 36 months Available from Slumbersac   Hooded Owls luxury hooded towel   These hooded towels are thick, super soft, fluffy and feel…
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Christmas Gift guide 2014: gifts for GIRLS

A recent study commissioned by the Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) has predicted that Britain’s favourite toy brand for girls is Barbie followed by Hello Kitty and Lego, Peppa Pig, Minnie Mouse, Lego Friends, Disney Princess, Monster High, My Little Pony and Mickey Mouse. Interestingly, 80% of the top ten girls’ toy licenses revolve around a character. Here…
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Trendy dolls with a healthy body image (and not just for girls)

I personally love dolls and I am always excited when new dolls are launched. After becoming a mother of a boy who loves cars, planes, trucks and construction kits, I have developed an even bigger passion for dolls and have started collecting vintage Barbies. Surprised?! My collection has reached 300 dolls now… Maybe I am simply a nutter! But I cannot resist a new doll and this Christmas…
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Future Films Heads Up: SHAUN THE SHEEP THE MOVIE Sneak Preview on new DVD

If you simply can’t wait for Shaun The Sheep:The Movie – and it’s not due in cinemas until February 2015, so who can blame you? – then here’s a way of getting an exclusive sneak peek.  Better still, it comes complete with some of the best adventures from the nation’s favourite woolly jumper! Shaun The Sheep: Season’s Bleatings is the latest DVD from the world’s…
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THE LONDON MUMS BEAUTY BOX SUPER OFFER - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

London Mums have teamed up with the brilliant natural brand Weleda to bring you an outstanding box of beauty care products worth over £100 for just £20 + P&P! You can only buy a maximum of 3 boxes per person. Please allow 28 days for delivery, terms and conditions apply – full details at www.allboxedup.co/londonmums. It’s an ideal beauty box for mums and children at a fantastic…
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Taking the Kids to the Theatre in London

My love of going to the theatre began at a young age having always been taken by my parents to the big ‘must see’ West End musicals of the day. Probably one of the first I saw, or at least one that has had a lasting impression on me to this day, was the 1972 production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Palace theatre and starring a then youthful Paul Nicholas in…
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Back to school essentials 2014

September is here. The new school year is beginning and we, mums, are already thinking of juggling after-school schedules, our family meals and our careers. I love the whole Back to School atmosphere. It reminds me of the smell of freshly printed notebook and new books. I still feel emotional about it as I have great memories of going shopping for these items for a new school year with my…
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Playmobil is 40!

I have realised that Playmobil is younger than me by 4 years! I actually thought the German toy manufacturer was older than me as I can remember being at primary school when I started playing with their toys and it felt as an established brand already. I have always been more a Playmobil fan than a Lego fan. Only recently Lego has introduced a girly friendly range, Lego Friends, but Lego has…
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Summer Fun Gifts Guide 2014

Summer fun does not need to be expensive. London Mums have put together gifts’ ideas including outdoor and indoor toys, fashion for mums and kids, and other little things that will serve the purpose of entertaining the children during the long school holidays. FASHION – Summer Fashion for really cool kids Cool Summer shoes for kids  Check our article on the coolest kids’ shoes…
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DOGS TRUST DOGS ARE PLAYING FOR KEEPS

Kids at school love exchanging cards, particularly football cards. Now they can also exchange cards with the sweetiest dogs pictures. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, recently launched limited edition Top Trumps including a card game that will entertain kids this Summer whether you are driving to a holiday resort or flying to some hot destination. Featuring former Dogs Trust…
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