2012 promises to be a momentous Jubilympic year and the countdown to London 2012 is in full swing! 2012 will not only see London hosting the world’s largest sporting event this summer, but we will also all be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. So it’s little wonder we have lots of reasons to get out the bunting and organise a street party or two. And naturally our iconic Union Jack…
I’m sure we’re all familiar with Heidi Murkoff’s 1985 pregnancy bible. It is probably the most famous guide to pregnancy in the English-speaking world. What To Expect When You’re Expecting, and others in the same series, have sold a staggering 35 million copies worldwide. With a phenomenon like this how long could Hollywood be expected to stay away? And sure enough, in line…
Whether you are child or an adult you can now have a soft cuddle whenever you want it by hugging these super soft pillow pets. It is a great investment as you can use it both as a toy and as a cushion. Brilliant idea!
Forget cheap imitations, Mookie Toys have brought the original Pillow Pets to the UK this spring.
Pillow Pets are the new premium quality plush toy made of ultra-soft and cuddly…
Puss in Boots is probably the best movie my son and I went to see in the last six months. Not sure why this is. Maybe because the main character is a handsome looking kitty with the amazing voice of Antonio Banderas? Maybe because we love sword fighting? Or simply because the storytelling is so intricate that it kept us glued to the screen?
Nominated for the 2012 Academy Award® for Best…
Let’s hope the weather will be good this April 2012. If not, here you go a list of new DVD releases courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK) the kids will love.
Here is what my 5 year old son thinks of these new DVDs.
Rastamouse: Hot, Hot, Hot!
Rastamouse is really funny especially his Jamaican accent…. He’s the coolest mouse in the country (and he is voiced by DJ Reggie Yates).
Merci Maman offers a beautiful range of personalised gifts for the whole family – including jewellery for women, men and children and clever baby gifts, such as personalised hooded towels and bibs which make the perfect present for a newborn.
They are specialised in bespoke hand-engraved jewellery online. They personalise charm bracelets and necklaces with names of loved ones, meaningful dates…
Here are some of London Mums’ favourite gifts. Have a happy Mother’s Day and do not forget Grannies are mums too!
Sainsbury’s offers excellent value-for-money gifts under £10
The handbag filled with chocolate truffles, not only has a delicious sweet treat, but doubles up as an adorable change purse or make up case too.
Thorntons new Fabulous Vanilla Fudge box
If you think…
The long awaited sea-quel in the Mermaid Tale series is set to give Barbie fans a super splashing treat when Barbie™ in A Mermaid Tale 2 is released on 27th February, 2012.
Barbie fans can’t miss this movie. Barbie movies never disappoint me! I know I am not a girl any more but Barbie was my first real doll (and in the Seventies we didn’t have much to choose from0 and it still has a…
As a member of the judging panel involved in the initial process of the selection for ‘Product of the year 2012’, I was invited last week to the awards ceremony and dinner. Here is the list of all Winning Products 2012 with my feedback to all products that caught my attention one way or another. Mums, please let me know what your favourite products of the year are and why, in the…
Today’s tech-connected kids live in a high-definition world. They are bombarded by sound from music players, game consoles, tablets and in-vehicle entertainment systems. Studies show that overexposure to loud sounds leads to hearing damage seen later in life. Most parents understand that earphones can pose a real threat to hearing health, but are unsure how to manage their kids. London Mums…