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Decadent Dining in London - The Places You've Probably Never Heard Of!

If dining out is one of your favourite pastimes, London is the place to be. The different styles of cuisine, some of the world’s most inventive and creative chefs, and the stunning range of venues all combine to offer eating experiences to rival those found anywhere around the globe. Have you ever thought of decadent dining? Best kept secret dining out venues The great thing about London is its…
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London in the movies in 2014

2014 has been a big year for London in terms of its representation both in British and international films. I recently spent a few days in New York City at the global premiere of Netflix original series March Polo and had tremendous fun spotting all locations of big movies such as Spider-Man and many others. But my heart remains in London which in my view is an unbeatable venue for filming as well…
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Christmas in London 2014 - Things to do with kids

There are such high expectations for Christmas in London but once again my family and I are never disappointed year on year. This is the festive season families wait for all year. If you are spending the festivities in the Capital, Christmas in London 2014 is filled with things to do with kids including skating at local ice rinks across the city, Santa’s Grottos everywhere, fantastic theatre…
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Tinkering for the 21st century, join the revolution!

Our children are the black box generation. With just a swipe of a finger or a click of a button they can make miraculous things happen in an instant – cartoons will start, music will play, games will appear or a grandparent’s voice will say hello. The actions are so simple, and the results so quick and gratifying, that there is no time or incentive to question how and why their action caused…
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A delicious Italian Christmas Menu in London

When in Britain you talk about Christmas Menu, turkey and Brussels sprouts spring to mind immediately. But in Italy the typical Christmas Menu does not exist as such because every region and even every city has its very own Christmas recipes. Italian cuisine is so incredibly varied that it would be difficult to compile a comprehensive list of Christmas menus without leaving some out. But in London…
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West End Show review: Room on the Broom

If you love the book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, you will enjoy Tall Stories’ magical musical stage adaptation. IGGETY, ZIGGETY, ZAGGETY, ZOOM – the magic of ROOM ON THE BROOM will sweep you away at the LYRIC THEATRE, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE in London West End. Live performances are brilliant to bring stories alive. This show is a great entry point for…
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A song and a massage in Spanish

As a massage therapist I love ‘Story Massage‘ and as a language teacher I love ‘Story massage’. I understand and love the theory of it. But although I know the theory I have still been so surprised to see how my children have taken to the whole idea! When they are getting on each others’ nerves I can now sometimes say ‘why don’t you give each other a…
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Christmas Decorations Ideas and Trends 2014

London Mums went on the hunt for Christmas Decorations Ideas and Trends for 2014. Here are our discoveries. Let us know if you agree and what your favourite trend is for this Christmas. Home Decorations If you like the classic Red and Green look this year opt for vintage looking decorations as they seem to be on trend. Christmas vintage decorations by Tesco Christmas Tree decorations and…
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A Get Santa Christmas tour of London

To celebrate the release of Get Santa (in UK cinemas on the 5th December 2014), we’re taking a Christmassy look at some of the film’s key locations.  Enjoy London Mums’ Get Santa Christmas tour of London. In Get Santa. young Tom (Kit Connor) ‘kidnaps’ Santa’s reindeer from Richmond Park and goes on a journey to get him out of prison with his dad. Tower Bridge You might…
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