March, 2012

BritMums Video Challenge: Why do you blog?

So, for our next video challenge… Why do you blog? Why do you give up large chunks of your precious time to record and share you inner most thoughts? Does it give you a voice? Help you connect with others like yourself? Or is it just a fun hobby? Capture your thoughts on video, link [...]

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Did you see these blogger videos? (via BritMums Professional)

BritMums Professional is our group dedicated to working with brands. Want to work with brands? We want to help make those connections. We’ve been busy, and our latest campaign with Virgin Money encouraged people to share how they are pinching those pennies! (Find out more about how you can win £500 towards your own Stocks & Shares ISA). [...]

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First look video: New Disneyland Paris 20th anniversary parade

Disneyland Paris celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and on 31 March BritMums got a first-hand look at some of the special events it has planned. Look for our post about the celebrations soon. Until then, you can get an exclusive look at the new Disney Magic on Parade with our video. Visitors can view [...]

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BritMums Blogger of the Week – Kate on Thin Ice

Ah Spring! Or is it our Summer? I have a feeling Autumn will be rolling back in next week and perhaps Winter the week after? Until then we’ll be sitting in the garden today and this weekend, grateful for the good weather that pretty much all of us have enjoyed this week. In the meantime, [...]

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Guest post: Your Guide To Stress Free Family Camping

Everyone loves camping for different reasons. Some set off with just backpacks and hiking boots, while others pack their patio furniture and gas barbeque. For my family it’s somewhere in between. It’s our chance to strip our possessions back to basics, take only what’s essential and hopefully secure some mind-blowing memories as we go. Camping [...]

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Aleyna

Going to BritMums Live! alone? Got butterflies?

Right, let’s get this straight from the start.  I am not confident.  Not. At. All. Yes, I am the BritMums Live! Ambassador for this year’s blogger conference, but the main reason I have taken on that role is as an attempt to fight fire with fire. I had a blog conference disaster last year.  It was my [...]

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Alex Ozansoy

Going to BritMums Live! alone? Got butterflies?

Right, let’s get this straight from the start.  I am not confident.  Not. At. All. Yes, I am the BritMums Live! Ambassador for this year’s blogger conference, but the main reason I have taken on that role is as an attempt to fight fire with fire. I had a blog conference disaster last year.  It [...]

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BritMums speaks at Workingmums Live

Are you looking for flexible work? Perhaps you are one of the many women who find themselves in flexible work purely through negotiating it when they come back from maternity leave. It can then be hard to find a new position that is at the same level and offers the flexibility you have in your [...]

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Wednesday: Join the #VirginISA Twitter party for a chance to win £500!

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday 28 March 2012 for the #VirginISA Twitter Party to share your money saving tips – whether it’s while buying big-ticket items or shopping at the local grocery store. #VirginISA Wednesday 28th March 2012 13:00 – 14:00 BST The party is sponsored by Virgin Money Stocks and Shares ISA. When you tweet [...]

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68 ways to spend £1,000 (via Twitter mums)

What would you do with £1000? BritMums and McCains hosted a Twitter party last week to find out. Below are 68 suggestions from some of the parents who joined the party. The most common idea bloggers would use £1000 for was a family holiday! Even with these warm spring days, it’s the time of year [...]

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