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Station Jim by Louis de Bernieres (in: Books: children & YA)
Dec 4, 2019

Station Jim by Louis de Bernieres  Illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark

Winter Warmer Soup (in: Things to make & do)
Dec 3, 2019

As part of its Christmas campaign Gifts for your gut, Bowel & Cancer Research, together with chef Tonia Buxton, The Gut Stuff founders The Mac Twins, and expert nutritionist and Bowel & Cancer Research ambassador, Lily Soutter, have compiled the ultimate gut-friendly ‘Alternative Christmas Dinner’. Here is Tonia Buxton's recipe for a Winter Warmer Soup.

Children's Christmas Books (in: Books: children & YA)
Dec 2, 2019

Bing's Christmas Bauble Books, Paddington's Post and Paint by Sticker – three superb books for children reviewed by Anne Coates. 

The Christmas spirit: can alcohol ever be good for you? (in: Healthy parents)
Nov 29, 2019

With boozy Christmas lunches, festive soirees and warming drinks at the fireplace on the agenda for many of us around this time of year, the question must be asked: can alcohol ever be good for you? We asked Dr Seth Rankin, founder of London Doctors Clinic, and this is what he had to say…

Organic Baby Food Brand Piccolo Supports Families in Need this Christmas (in: News)
Nov 28, 2019

Organic baby food brand Piccolo is once again committing much-needed funds and resources to help families in need, as it announces two new charity partnerships with Little Village and City Harvest.

The Princess Rules by Philippa Gregory (in: Books: children & YA)
Nov 27, 2019

The Princess Rules by Philippa Gregory – charming stories for modern girls reviewed by Anne Coates.

Play Call The Midwife (in: Games & toys)
Nov 25, 2019

Play Call The Midwife is a bestselling game from Rachel Lowe. If you loved the BBC television series you'll be all set to play the game, writes Anne Coates.

Calm – The Magic of Sleep by Michael Anton Smith (in: Stressbusters)
Nov 22, 2019

Calm – The Magic of Sleep by Michael Anton Smith promises to tell you everything you've ever wanted to know about sleep but were too tired to ask. What does insomniac Anne Coates think of it?

Rizmo from Tomy (in: Games & toys)
Nov 21, 2019

Rizmo, the ultimate transforming best friend, has been named in the Top 12 Christmas Toys at Dream Toys 2019, indicating that it will be one of the most sought-after gifts this Christmas. One landed in the Coates household so what did we make of it?

Our Planet by Matt Wyman (in: Books: children & YA)
Nov 20, 2019

HarperCollins Children’s Books has just published  a glorious highly-illustrated non-fiction hardback children’s gift book of Our Planet based on the hugely successful Netflix series written by Matt Wyman, illustrated by Richard Jones, with a foreword by Sir David Attenborough, in partnership with WWF.

Sebamed Baby Products (in: Products & equipment)
Nov 19, 2019

Sebamed Baby Products reviewed by Joanna Roberts who tried out the Sebamed bubble bath, gentle wash, shampoo, diaper rash cream and extra soft cream on their 12 week old baby. 

 

How To Protect Your Smile This Christmas (in: Healthy parents)
Nov 15, 2019

Oral health expert and gum specialist Dr Rena Wadia offers her top tips on how to protect your smile this Christmas.