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Mumpreneurs' testimonial: how mums got into business while inspiring other mums to get creative

Mums Charlotte and Fiona co-founded Woolly Mammoth in May this year. The company provides ready made art&craft packs that arrive through the letterbox twice a month (with a personalised label, we have found kids love receiving their own post) containing an imaginative make-and-do craft kit, photo suggestions, and either a story, song, quiz or game linked to that week’s theme. In our…
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Calling all mums who want to become a CNN iReport special Halloween correspondent

Do you go all out for Halloween? Have you transformed your house into a haunted mansion? Do your pumpkin carvings belong in the Tate? Have you been planning your family’s incredible matching outfits since last Christmas? CNN want to see the evidence. As part of a new report on the spirit of celebration around the world CNN Celebrates want your photos and videos of Halloween. The best…
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Baby Loves Disco seasonal events UNMISSABLE!

Mums and dads, you can have your life back and go to disco now, babies and older children included! If you have never experienced that, well it’s about time! Here you have a list of unmissable events for this festive season! Saturday 1st December 2012 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 1pm-4pm Tickets: £10 per person The West End sparkles at Christmas and Baby Loves Disco brings a new element to the…
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Britain’s Olympic hockey players set for showdown at Maxifuel Super Sixes Finals, 27th January 2013

Feeling inspired by Team GB’s stellar performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games? Get ready to see your hockey heroes in action all over again! Whether you missed out on tickets for the Games or simply want another chance to witness supercharged hockey, Maxifuel Super Sixes is bringing British Olympians back to London on 27th January 2013. Breathtaking speed and dazzling hockey skills will…
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THE SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM PIONEERS THE UK’S FIRST “AUDIO” AQUARIUM FOR BLIND CHILDREN

The SEA LIFE London Aquarium has kick started an innovative new project to extend the aquarium experience to a totally new audience – blind and partially sighted children. Working with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the pupils of Joseph Clarke School the aim is to bring the ocean world to life for them through music. The…
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Out and about with young children: London Eye

On a sunny day there’s no better attraction in London than the London Eye. My family and I have experienced it at its best having chose the Champagne package. Not only they serve you quality champagne in the capsule but you jump the queues. Ideal with kids to learn about London too! Especially on Halloween when they run special events such as the Witch Academy and you can enjoy a…
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Alternative Christmas Presents And Activities In the City

Any household containing children will be more than aware by now that Christmas is starting to rear its head, now being under three months away. Most of the supermarkets are now displaying their selection boxes and tinsel, while toy shops are urging and inviting you to buy this year’s must-have toys and games to make sure your little darlings don’t miss out on the big day. However, do…
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Little scientist experiments: Make your own mini volcano

Take a look at this video where our little scientist six year old Diego attempts to make his very first volcano inspired by the history how Mount Vesuvius destroyed the Italian city of Pompeii. Materials little scientist used: Baking soda or bicarbonate of soda (the latter seems to produce a better eruption) Vinager which you can colour using red food colouring for a more realistic effect Paper…
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E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL arrives at Madame Toussaud

To celebrate the Blu-ray release and the 30th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s beloved classic film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, six Madame Tussauds locations including London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Sydney and Hollywood and Tokyo to follow March 2013 are set to bring to life one of films’ most iconic characters. The Extra-Terrestrial star will be immortalised in Madame Tussauds’ signature wax…
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HUNDREDS OF GHOSTS TAKE OVER LONDON ... in time for Halloween

1,000 Ghosts appear to have taken over the Capital in the run up to Halloween with hundreds spotted on Westminster Bridge, haunting St Paul’s, taking over the London Eye and even some cheeky spooks in residence on the Buckingham Palace Balcony. The ghostly scene in question appeared last night at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort’s famous miniland as a team of model makers transformed the…
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