Recent Articles

Build Your Own Kaleidoscope (in: Games & toys)
Jan 9, 2023

“Watch vibrant colours and patterns change before your eyes with Build Your Own’s new eco-friendly, STEM-inspired Kaleidoscope!” Is the description from BYO and as Lee Cooper-Muir says, "I loved playing with kaleidoscopes when I was younger so why not make our own?"

 

Treating Exercise Aches and Pains (in: Healthy parents)
Dec 30, 2022

Three quarters of those surveyed for the first Mentholatum Deep Heat and Deep Freeze Wellness Tracker, recognise they should exercise more, and at this time of year many are adding exercise to their New Year resolutions or to-do lists. But we also need to be aware of muscle and joint aches and pains that may develop. This is where thermotherapy products come into their own, writes Anne Coates.

Teaching Your Child About Money by Helen Bierton (in: Money matters)
Dec 29, 2022

No matter what the age of your child, introducing the topic of finance in daily conversations can help them gain confidence when it comes to money. Helen Bierton, Starling Bank’s Chief Banking Officer and family finance expert offers her tips on how to approach the subject with your child

How To Watch Football by Tifo
Dec 16, 2022

Published by Penguin Random House, How To Watch Football by Tifo – Fifty two rules for understanding the beautiful game, on and off pitch, makes a perfect stocking filler for those who love the game and want to understand and appreciate it more. 

Hada Labo Tokyo™ Gifts for Christmas (in: Looking good, feeling great)
Dec 15, 2022

Anne Coates recommends Hada Labo Tokyo™ skincare products whatever the time of year but they also make perfect Gifts for Christmas.

Comfy PJs from Mountain Warehouse (in: Products & equipment)
Dec 14, 2022

When you think about Mountain Warehouse, outdoor clothes come to mind but they have other ranges from maternity to sleepwear. Anne Coates tried out their comfy PJs.

Therapie Life Gift Sets (in: Products & equipment)
Dec 1, 2022

This Christmas Therapie Life gifting is all about taking care of you and those you love. Small and detailed rituals that help to lift and sustain your spirit. Their  collection may inspire you to share the gift of self-care in all its many guises. Anne Coates tried out the Desk Top Rescue Life Kit and loved it.

What responsibilities should you be giving your kids this Christmas? (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
Nov 29, 2022

However much you enjoy Christmas, it always involves plenty of effort. So you might as well share it round as much as you can, and get the kids to muck in. It helps you, it makes them feel more involved, and being useful is good for them too. So what can they do to help? That will depend on their age among other things, so here are some ideas for different stages, writes Richard Templar.

The Winter Wish by Helen Mortimer & Rachael Dean (in: Books: children & YA)
Nov 28, 2022

in this enchanting book, The Winter Wish published by HarperCollins, Helen Mortimer and Rachael Dean create a perfect warm glow with the magic of Christmas, writes Anne Coates.

3 Helpful Hacks To Save Busy Parents Time During A Hectic Day (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
Nov 25, 2022

Family life can sometimes run like a well-oiled machine. However, there are also days when one additional task can tip the balance out of your favour. Every parent will experience this from time to time, but the important thing is that you get through these busy days with as little stress as possible, writes Emily Roberts.

How to handle the split as a co-parent (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
Nov 24, 2022

Splitting up is never fun, but there’s a lot to think about when you are splitting from your co-parent. It’s more than crashing on a friend’s sofa for the night until you can get your own place. For example, that place needs to be suitable for children. You have to think about how to parent without being in the house, or without a co-parent in the house helping you, and lots more. Take a look at our tips for riding out this storm with your children put first and foremost, writes Emily Roberts.

Waterpik Waterflosser (in: Products & equipment)
Nov 21, 2022

Everyone knows that we should floss our teeth every day as part of our dental hygiene routine but how many of us actually comply? So many do it regularly just before a visit to the dentist of hygienist. So how about a different approach using a water jet cleaner like the Waterpik Waterflosser, tested by Anne Coates.