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SodaStream Spirit (in: Products & equipment)
Jul 28, 2021

We may have to stay at home more due to the pandemic but we can still add a sparkle into our lives using a SodaStream Spirit – a smart machine to produce soda water to drink alone or to mix with other drinks. Anne Coates has been enjoying the bubbles.

Colnatur – Collagen Supplement Range (in: Healthy parents)
Jul 27, 2021

According to hew research from the makers of Colnatur, one in four people has never heard of the fundamental building block collagen yet millions are experiencing symptoms of collagen decline. Few foods contain collagen so taking a supplement is the way forward for joint, bone, muscle health and skin when taken continuously over periods of time. Here we have details on the Colnatur range.

Adventures in Time by Dominic Sandbrook (in: Books: children & YA)
Jul 26, 2021

in a new series of Adventures in Time, historian Dominic Sandbrook delves into the world of The Six Wives of Henry VIII and The Second World War reviewed by Anne Coates.

Is My Baby Normal? (in: Books for parents)
Jul 23, 2021

Ever heard of the mythical Unicorn Baby? The one who feeds every four hours and sleeps through the night, sits at six months, pees pure gold and poops rainbows? Author Roxanne Atkinson debunks ten myths of modern parenting in her book, The Unicorn Baby reviewed by Anne Coates.

Earthy Nail Polish Supports NHS Charity (in: Looking good, feeling great)
Jul 22, 2021

Earthy Nail Polish launches "Thank You NHS Heroes Collection" donating £7.99 from each pack to NHS Charities Together. Anne Coates reviews some of their products.

Top to Bottom: Understanding Digestive Health Matters In Little Ones (in: Fit kids)
Jul 16, 2021

The digestive health woes of constipation is miserable for little ones  as well as for parents. But if your child suffers, they are not alone as constipation affects up to 30 per cent of children. In the first year of childhood, up to four in ten children in the UK are likely to develop constipation at least once. Dr Nisa Aslam discusses how to recognise the symptoms, treat and prevent constipation.  

Feel Fabulous Skincare Collection for Women 40+ (in: Looking good, feeling great)
Jul 13, 2021

Women over 40 keen to drench their skin in goodness can now tap into the bountiful hydration and restoration properties of natural ingredients while also creating soothing moments of self-care with the launch of the new Feel Fabulous skincare collection. The range includes vegan and cruelty free creams, scrubs, cleansers, oils and masks, all of which have been carefully crafted for women seeking an effective self-care routine while also ageing gracefully. Anne Coates put to of the products to the test.

 

Fun-2-3 Instant Camera by Leapfrog (in: Games & toys)
Jul 12, 2021

The Fun-2-3 Instant Camera is a role-play camera that features five double-sided, colourful photo cards. Little ones can enjoy selecting a card to put into the camera, before pressing the blue ‘shutter’ button to learn about a variety of animals, numbers, shapes and colours. From counting the number of starfish in the sea, through to learning about a turtle’s natural habitat, little ones are sure to be occupied for hours with games, songs and phrases. Reviewed by Joanna Roberts.

 

I Love my Bike by Simon Mole (in: Books: children & YA)
Jul 6, 2021

I Love my Bike is a delightful and enchanting book, written by Simon Mole and illustrated by Sam Usher, reviewed by Christine Mayle.

Palmolive Relaunches Body Wash Range (in: Products & equipment)
Jul 5, 2021

In a clear step towards a more sustainable future, Palmolive becomes one of the first major personal care brands to make all formulas 95 per cent biodegradable. Anne Coates tries them out. 

 

Win a Family Ticket for The Classic at Silverstone (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Jun 29, 2021

Win a Family Ticket for the Classic at Silverstone for 1 August, 2021.

Little Brown Bear Picture Books (in: Books: children & YA)
Jun 28, 2021

Who wouldn’t love Little Brown Bear? He tries his best and is a good friend to others. These two books, It’s OK to Make Mistakes and It’s OK to Need a Friend, provide perfect scenarios with which to introduce important moral and social themes with young children, writes Christine Mayle.