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The Big Book of Nature Art by Yuval Zoomer (in: Books: children & YA)
Mar 28, 2023

The Big Book of Nature Art by Yuval Zoomer is a wealth of wonderful ideas for people of all ages to enjoy making from materials they would find naturally in gardens, parks and open spaces or from recycling. Christine Mayle and her grandchildren loved it.

 

 

Books for Gifts (in: Books for parents)
Mar 15, 2023

Mother's Day, Easter, Father's Day or birthdays, books make great gifts. You can travel back in time, into the future or live other lives through characters. Escape our everyday lives and whatever their preferred genre, there's a perfect book for your mum, dad, best friend or sibling somewhere. Anne Coates offers some suggestions.

Tee and Mo: Only One Mum (in: Books: children & YA)
Mar 8, 2023

Celebrating International Women's Day with a review of Tee and Mo: Only One Mum by Anne Coates.

BYO Paper Plane Launcher (in: Games & toys)
Mar 6, 2023

Get inspired with our Build Your Own Cardboard Plane Launcher. The 47-piece kit contains everything you need to slot together and build this incredible launcher. Follow the detailed instructions, press out the pre-cut parts, attach the elastic bands and you’re ready to fly your planes, writes, Lee Cooper-Muir.

Loop Earplugs – Experience collection (in: Products & equipment)
Mar 3, 2023

In perfect timing for World Hearing Day (3 March), National Sleep Awareness Month and travel season, Loop Earplugs has introduced its limited-edition Iridescent earplugs.  Anne Coates put them to the test.

 

Bored of Lunch by Nathan Anthony (in: Books for parents)
Feb 28, 2023

Bored of Lunch, subtitled The Healthy Slow Cooker Book by Nathan Anthony is perfect for our times when we are looking for ways to cut costs but to eat healthily. Anne Coates reviews. 

Curing Constipation (in: Fit kids)
Feb 27, 2023

Dr Nisa Aslam, GP and advisor to Docusol Paediatric, advises on what parents and carers can do when a child is constipated and how to avoid future problems.

BYO STEM-inspired Marble Labyrinth (in: Games & toys)
Feb 23, 2023

Leo Cooper-Muir and his family have loved reviewing Build Your Own toys, what did they make of the BYO STEM-inspired Marble Labyrinth?

Canal Toys Style 4 Ever Fashion Designer Studio (in: Games & toys)
Feb 20, 2023

Canal Toys Style 4 Ever Fashion Designer Studio was an immediate hit for Christine Mayle's granddaughter.

SIDS - Reducing the Risks (in: Early years)
Feb 17, 2023

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is a major worry for new parents, naturally. With this in mind (and following a lot of misinformation on social channels such as TikTok) Jilly Blankenship, a Baby Sleep Consultant at Baby Sleep Made Simple, Neonatal Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Mom of two offers some expert advice around the topic.

Free Breakfast for Kids at Asda this Half Term (in: News)
Feb 11, 2023

Asda has today announced an exclusive partnership with Quaker Oats to offer children a free warm breakfast across the February half term holidays. The new free offer means that families are now able to access both a free children’s breakfast and a main meal for just £1 in all Asda cafes in a bid to continue to help customers manage the cost-of-living crisis.

 

Back to Basics: The Nutrients You Need, Served on a Plate (in: Healthy parents)
Feb 9, 2023

The HSIS report: Back to Basics: The Nutrients You Need, Served on a Plate co-authored by HSIS dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton and GP Dr Nisa Aslam looks at the challenges of meeting recommended nutritional intakes through diet alone and looks at ways to improve our nutrition.