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Get Ready For Summer By Topping Up on Vital Nutrients (in: Healthy parents)
May 10, 2024

Dr Carrie Ruxton, from the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) gives her top nutrition tips to get ready for summer.

You and the Universe by Stephen Hawking with Lucy Hawking (in: Books: children & YA)
May 7, 2024

With illustrations by Xin Li, You and the Universe by Stephen Hawking with Lucy Hawking is an inspiring book for curious young minds published by Puffin Books and reviewed by Anne Coates.

Uh-oh Niko Bathtime and Uh-oh Niko Bedtime by Chris Chatterton (in: Books: children & YA)
Apr 16, 2024

Anne Coates reviews two new board books by Chris Chatterton, the bestselling author of the iconic bedtime series, Ten Minutes to Bed. Uh-oh Niko Bathtime and Uh-oh Nico Bedtime are published by Ladybird Books.

CleanCo Gin (in: Products & equipment)
Apr 8, 2024

On world Gin and Tonic Day (9 April) why not celebrate with a non-alcoholic spirit and see if you can taste the difference? Anne Coates is won over by CleanCo G.

Casio Keyboard for Young Musicians (in: Games & toys)
Apr 5, 2024

Casio is a name you can absolutely trust and Anne Coates was delighted to be able to review their Casio SA-50 Mini Keyboard, Which delights the latest addition to her family.

QuartoKids' Best Books for Earth Month (in: Books: children & YA)
Apr 3, 2024

April is Earth Month and QuartoKids recommends these books to explore environmental issues and create consciousness about climate change with your children: My Friend Tree by Dawn Casey & Genevieve Godbout; Always Carry Me With You by Hervé Eparvier and illustrated by Fred Benaglia; The Secret Life of Bugs by Moira Butterfield & Vivian Mine and  Rewild the World at Bedtime by Emily Hawkins & illustrated by Ella Beech. 

Gabby’s Dollhouse Cakey Cat’s Dough Kitchen (in: Games & toys)
Apr 2, 2024

If, like us,  you have Gabby Dollhouse fans in your family then the oven and set of baking tools available in the Gabby’s Dollhouse Cakey Cat’s Dough Kitchen from Canal Toys is a must have, writes Christine Mayle in her five heart review.

 

Moisturise for Spring and Summer (in: Products & equipment)
Mar 26, 2024

No better time to prepare your skin for the spring and summer months and I've been trying out two moisturisers – one for face SOS H₂O and Aphrodites's  Olive Oil Body Butter – both of which Anne Coates loves.

The Travel Hack Handbook (in: Books for parents)
Mar 25, 2024

Lonely Planet’s experts reveal the best ways to bag a bargain, from budget friendly ways to get there, find flights, when to go, what to book, visa hacks, packing check lists, insider tips on local experiences and best value destinations in The Travel Hack Handbook.

Picture Books for Easter Gifts (in: Books: children & YA)
Mar 21, 2024

Anne Coates recommends some picture books to give for Easter: are you big? by Mo Willems, Sleepy Unicorn by Candy Bee anTom Knight and Maybe Later, Georgie by Luke Scriven.

Buy a Casio Keyboard and Learn to Play for Free With Rhythm Warriors (in: News)
Mar 18, 2024

Learning to play the keyboard just got a whole lot more fun thanks to a collaboration between Casio Music UK and the online musical education program Rhythm Warriors Piano Zone. Casio Music, one of the world’s most renowned producers of electronic keyboards and digital pianos, has announced that customers can now exclusively access the exciting Rhythm Warriors animated piano and keyboard lessons.

 

Save on Easter Childcare Costs (in: News)
Mar 12, 2024

Working families can save on Easter Childcare Costs by Signing up for Tax-Free Childcare.