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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.

Decorate Your Bedroom as a Minimalist to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle (in: Products & equipment)
Jun 25, 2021

The journey towards minimalism can take time. And it can happen in a couple of stages. But as you learn to let go of things that no longer serve you, the benefits on both your physical and mental health are limitless, writes Daniela Ganea Interior Designer and Content Writer for the Home Furnishing Industry. 

What If, Pig? by Linzie Hunter (in: Books: children & YA)
Jun 24, 2021

What If, Pig? by Linzie Hunter is the perfect book for small children who worry, are anxious and overthink especially during these difficult times, writes Anne Coates.

Disney+ Parental Controls (in: Cinema/theatre/TV)
Jun 21, 2021

the newly launched parental controls which came to Disney+ with the launch of Star – the latest general entertainment brand to join the Disney+ family.

Beware! Inflated Pension Charges Could Jeopardise Your Retirement  (in: Money matters)
Jun 18, 2021

As with most products or services, your pension scheme comes with charges. These charges are not standard across all pensions, and they will range from incredibly low to scandalously high, writes Emily Roberts. 

Easing Aches & Pains with Puressential (in: Healthy parents)
Jun 15, 2021

Easing Aches & Pains with Puressential – Anne Coates has put one of the products to the test.

Why You Should Work in Health Care (in: Personal development)
Jun 14, 2021

Many people think about the jobs they want to do and the career paths they want to take, but sometimes why people want to do them or should consider them can get lost. Health care is a vitally important industry. It is something that has taken care of so many of us and our loved ones, and can offer many benefits as a career path, writes Maggie Hammond.

Lonely Planet Top Six Road Trips (in: Holiday news)
Jun 10, 2021

Lonely Planet has revealed its top six recommended road trips for exploring Great Britain, published in its new guidebook - Great Britain’s Best Trips. The leading global travel authority has selected six (one for each region) out of the 36 routes listed, which best represent the rich and diverse natural, cultural and historic attractions available to Brits planning their staycations.

The Deep Blue by Charlotte Guillain (in: Books: children & YA)
Jun 9, 2021

The Deep Blue by Charlotte Guillain and illustrated by Lou Baker Smith is a "stepping stone" book for those children developing an interest in the natural world around them and investigating more descriptive language in their reading, speaking and listening. Christine Mayle reviews.