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Check out some Christmas Markets in the UK (in: Great days out)
Nov 5, 2021

Never before has it been so important to  support local initiatives in the build up to Christmas. There are fabulous markets and events throughout the uk and we have listed a few with links to find somewhere near to where you live.

National Stress Awareness Day 2021 (in: Stressbusters)
Nov 3, 2021

National Stress Awareness Day 2021 is a good moment to assess our stress levels and take action to reduce them. Anne Coates offers some suggestions.

Living Nature Animal Toys (in: Games & toys)
Nov 2, 2021

Living Nature's collection of over 200 toys is the closest you'll ever get to the real thing and are perfect for animal lovers aged one to 100. What's more, the stuffing of our animals is made with recycled plastic, meaning they are 100 per cent eco-friendly. Harriet and Anne Coates were enchanted.

Wear Warm and Reduce Your Energy Bills (in: Money matters)
Nov 1, 2021

The Wear Warm campaign was launched today after research undertaken by Utilita Energy – the only energy company created to help households use less energy – revealed that almost half of the nation’s homes are heated to 24 degrees centigrade for half the year – the same temperature as Barbados.

Big Potato Games (in: Games & toys)
Oct 29, 2021

Big Potato has a fabulous range of family games. We took a look at Snakesss and Mean Girls.

How to make your child's school shoes last past the first term (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
Oct 28, 2021

Searching for ways to keep your child's school shoes looking smart for longer? In this article, Rachel Clinkard from family footwear retailer Charles Clinkard, shares her top tips for helping your offspring to keep their shoes in top condition.

 

Personalised Football Books from Historic Newspapers (in: Books for parents)
Oct 27, 2021

Historic Newspapers present football history told through Newspaper Headlines – the perfect present for the enthusiast and there are 61 teams to choose from, writes Anne Coates.

Don't Ignore Discomfort in Your Feet and Legs (in: Healthy parents)
Oct 26, 2021

A new survey commissioned by Deep Freeze –– the go-to topical product with scientifically proven cooling – has revealed that more than half of Brits have experienced tired and hot discomfort in their feet and legs yet three quarters just ignore it and carry on. Physiotherapist and personal trainer Sammy Margo discusses the issues and gives her five top tips for happy, healthy feet and legs. 

So Bomb Factory Aroma from Canal Toys (in: Games & toys)
Oct 25, 2021

Create fragranced bath bombs with So Bomb Factory Aroma. Harriet Coates got creative mixing and designing her own combinations of fragrance and decorations.

Everything Under The Sun by Molly Oldfield (in: Books: children & YA)
Oct 22, 2021

Everything Under The Sun – collection of 366 questions asked by children from around the world, based on Molly Oldfield’s award-winning podcast, reviewed by Tina Hampson.

Connect With Your Child Using Conversation – 10 Top Tips (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
Oct 21, 2021

Connecting with your child is one of the greatest parenting privileges.Jane Gilmour and Bettina Hohnen, co-authors of How to Have Incredible Conversations With Your Child, give their ten top tips to help you make the most of your conversations.

Art Lab Pouring Art Studio from Canal Toys (in: Games & toys)
Oct 19, 2021

Art Lab Pouring Art Studio from Canal Toys is a brilliant way to create some fabulous designs brining out the creative side of children. Harriet Coates loved using it.