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The Bench by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex (in: Books: children & YA)
Jun 8, 2021

With illustrations by award-winning Christian Robinson, The Bench by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex is a charming love song for her husband and son, and all fathers and sons. Anne Coates reviews.

Simple Activities for Toddlers by Lisa Forsythe (in: Books for parents)
Jun 1, 2021

Simple Activities for Toddlers: A Practical Play-at-Home Handbook for Parents by Lisa Forsythe – an excellent resource for parents writes Anne Coates.

Doctor Bing A vaccination story
May 28, 2021

Doctor Bing – a brilliant new Bing picture book about vaccinations for preschoolers that comes with stickers.

The Ghost in the Garden by Elly Griffiths (in: Books: children & YA)
May 25, 2021

The Ghost in the Garden is the third book in the A Girl Called Justice series by Elly Griffiths. Anne Coates loved it.

Pest Control in our Homes and Gardens (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
May 24, 2021

Most of us are at peace with wasps, mosquitos and flies buzzing about in the garden in the warmer months. However, when they start infiltrating the home or ruining a BBQ or picnic, GardeningExpress recommends simple, natural steps to take to keep them at bay.

 

Bad Apple by Hugh Lewis Jones and Ben Sanders (in: Books: children & YA)
May 20, 2021

Helen Burrows and  her son were delighted to be reading Bad Apple a fabulous picture book by Edward Hemingway. 

Percy the Park Keeper: Nature Trail Activity Book (in: Books: children & YA)
May 13, 2021

Percy the Park Keeper: Nature Trail Activity Book

Salcura Bioskin and Zeoderm (in: Looking good, feeling great)
May 13, 2021

Using Salcura Bioskin Dermaspray Intensive (body) and the Zeoderm skin repair moisturiser (face & body) has been a revelation for Christine Mayle who has suffered with sensitive skin since her teens.

Travelling With An Invisible Disability: How To Make The Experience Easier (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
May 12, 2021

Travelling with an invisible disability can present a host of challenges. From dealing with long queues to sorting out your medication, there are many things you will need to consider for your next trip. Fortunately, there are ways that you can make the process smoother, meaning you can arrive at your destination relaxed and ready to enjoy yourself, wires Emily Roberts.

 

Benefits of Using A Personal Storage System for Household Goods (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
May 10, 2021

If you are moving into a new house or need additional space to store household items to declutter your home, investing in a self-storage unit provides a range of benefits. Using storage units is often overlooked, however, the convenience, affordable cost and high security –is most certainly worth considering, writes Emily Roberts.

 

Albert, Upside Down by Ian Brown and Eoin Clarke (in: Books: children & YA)
May 10, 2021

Albert, Upside Down by Ian Brown and Eoin Clarke – a charming, delightfully illustrated children’s book, reviewed Christine Mayle.

There's No Such Thing As Naughty by Kate Silverton (in: Books for parents)
Apr 29, 2021

In There's No Such Thing As Naughty, Kate Silverton provides a new blueprint for parenting under-fives that will make life easier and much more fun for the whole family. Reviewed by Anne Coates.