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Film Review: Playing for Keeps

Despite the harsh mainstream film critic reviews, London Mums think this rom-com is quite good. We love Scottish actor Gerard Butler whose Scottishness is quite refreshing among all the American mamas 🙂 Be reassured that he will melt your heart in PLAYING FOR KEEPS, a new romantic comedy with a bit of spice! This movie is out to rent and own on DVD and Blu-ray from 20th May 2013 (RRP…
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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013

In this Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2013 you will find original gifts tried and tested by London Mums. The Vango Stone 10 in vibrant hot pink colour must be the best value-for-money backpack I have come across in years. At RRP £15 it is a bargain. Its quality is amazing and a fashionable rucksack of this kind would normally cost £40. It is ideal for everyday use and is well suited for the…
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New Barbie Movie 'Barbie in the Pink Shoes'

Irresistible new Barbie movie. This is clearly a film Barbie fans all around the world will love as it has all ingredients to please them: pink shoes, great dreams, the fight between good and evil. The new movie ‘Barbie in the Pink Shoes’ is released on the 26 February 2013 and Barbie stars as a prima ballerina. Dance your way to a magical adventure with Barbie as Kristyn, a…
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SHAUN THE SHEEP RETURNS WITH 20 BRAND NEW BAA-RILLIANT FARMYARD ADVENTURES

SHAUN THE SHEEP 3 is back with twenty brand new episodes – proving that life is never dull on Mossybottom Farm. Shaun, The Flock, The long suffering Bitzer, The Pigs and The Farmer return at the end of February on CBBC (Monday- Friday from 25 February 2013 at 3.15pm CBBC)! Great slapstick comedy is the name of the game for young Shaun and the gang, as they live their life to the full…
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The Sapphires

A DVD is always a great present and what a better gift than a feel-good film. The Sapphires DVD (out on 4th March 2013) is brilliant and your mum will sing with joy this Mother’s Day thanks to this perfect DVD gift. It’s a great girlie movie you can watch with your girlfriends too. Based on a true story this fun and feel-good comedy follows the dreams of four soul-sisters struggling to…
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10 Thoughtful Gifts for Mother's Day

Struggling to find the perfect gift for your mother? We are surrounded by ads on TV, in magazines and out and about, with ideas for Mother’s Day. But haven’t we seen it all before? Flowers, chocolates, bubble bath are great but they aren’t very thoughtful gifts are they? Here are 10 ideas for Mother’s Day that are really special, some are great value but all of them show that you really…
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What's your favourite PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2013?

As a ‘regular’ guest at the Product of the Year Awards for the past few years, I must admit I have been enjoying the whole Product of the Year process from the initial selection of the products to the awards’ ceremony where the final consumer votes are announced. The awards ceremony this year, presented by comedian and Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis (who has a background in…
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Who has 'framed' Wreck-It Ralph?

Disney’s new release, Wreck-It Ralph, follows an arcade video game villain who is tired of being over-shadowed and decides he wants to change his story. In order to do this, Ralph (voiced by the very likeable John C. Reilly) sets out to win a medal. He leaves his own world and strides out into a new first-person shooter game, determined to become a hero. Strangely enough, all does not go as…
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The best new children's DVDs for 2013

Check out London Mums favourite selection of new children’s DVDs for 2013. Is this the year of the monsters? Well, maybe not but there are a few new movies with monsters as the stars …. Surprised? HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA On Blu-ray™ 3D, Blu-ray™ and DVD with UltraViolet™ 4 February 2013 from Sony Pictures Animation and Director Genndy Tartakovsky featuring the Voices of Adam…
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Valentine Gift Guide 2013

In this Valentine Gift Guide 2013 you can find London Mums’ recommendations for unique gifts for both HER and HIM. GIFTS FOR HER Love Potion The Love Potion Eau de Parfum is very sensual and a bit fruity. You can smell an oriental vanilla fruity fragrance, infused with ginger and chocolate. This really sets the mood for a night of passion with its seductive oriental scent. We love it…
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