Competitions

Win 1 of 15 copies of 'Woolly and Tig: One Step at a Time' DVD

Join Woolly and Tig in these 15 episodes from the hit Cbeebies pre-school series. Features 15 episodes: • One Step at a Time • Timmy’s Monsters • Splash • The Painting Day • Museum of Imagination • The Dog • Bus Ride • Supermarket • The Hospital • Sleep Over • Busy • Big Stomps • The Dance Class • The Clown • The Party Abbey Home Media DVD Release of ‘Woolly…
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Fashion & Beauty

Brick-tacular London Fashion Week

This is what we have been fearing for so long (or at least I have): a new dress made of LEGO. My son is LEGO-mad-obsessed… Not sure what you think, but I must be honest this LEGO dresses created to celebrate London Fashion Week are pretty brick-tacular!!! It’s London Fashion Week and there’s never been a better time to make a monumental fashion statement! LEGO® has just revealed a…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Traditional Gender Roles Persist Despite Progress in Flexible Working

Survey Highlights Traditional Divisions Between Mums and Dads Over Childcare and Working Hours. Less than a quarter of dads work flexibly and only four percent work part time despite flexible work legislation applying equally to mums and dads, according to a recent survey by Workingmums.co.uk. This  survey of more than 2,500 shows that only 27% of working mums said they split childcare and…
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Attractions

A 'gift' to all fans of One Direction....

A bit of a cheesy one here…. 🙂 but I know there are a lot of fans of One Direction out there who would be interested in this information. The wax figures of pop sensation, One Direction, proved such a big hit on the London leg of their Madame Tussauds world tour, that five NEW figures created by the talented sculptors have taken up permanent residence at the world famous attraction. The…
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Fitness & Health

Simple hygiene tips to keep your kids healthy back at school

The summer holidays have now come to an end and your little treasures will be heading back to school. Inevitably this means new germs will spread and with that a flurry of autumn illnesses so here is some practical tips to help you survive the autumn and keep the whole family healthy. As we all know, prevention is better than cure and there are a number of precautions you can take to minimise the…
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Fitness & Health

PEDAL ON UK COMPLETED 1,000 MILE TOUR OF COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UK

1,000 miles, 35 communities, 4 countries, countless volunteers and celebrity supporters – Pedal ON UK has finally crossed the finish line of its three week tour of the UK to celebrate the extension of more than 80 new walking and cycling networks across the UK. Organised by charity Sustrans that’s enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make…
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Get Creative

Inspirational story of a teenage entrepreneur! Crawford Johnston and his Creative Writing Magic Money Cards

The new school autumn term has begun with good news for one young entrepreneur. A bulk order from a German school for his writing aid to improve literacy ability arrived on his laptop. Here is the inspirational story of Crawford Johnston and his Creative Writing Magic Money Cards. From a modest beginning when Crawford Johnston first developed his Creative Writing Magic Money Cards to advance his…
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Recipes

Snack recipe: Banana Oat Cupcakes With Streusel topping and Salted Caramel Drizzle

We love this simple snack recipe for Banana Oat Cupcakes With Streusel topping and Salted Caramel Drizzle. A fabulous gluten free and dairy free cupcake. Delicious sweet banana flavour topped with crunchy oats and a drizzle of salted caramel. For many, back to school means back to packed lunches. We know it can be a challenging task to keep your children’s lunch new, exciting and healthy but…
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Blog

Five tips from Michael Holmes on what to consider before buying a retirement property

Recent statistics revealing that Brits only save for 37 per cent of their retirement period is worrying for those who decide to buy a new home later in life. According to Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The National Home Improvement Show (27-29 September 2013, Olympia, London), with the rising cost of living, it is essential to prepare for the future. He outlines his five top tips on what you…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 15 copies of ''The Adventures of Abney & Teal: Faraway Island' DVD

Abney and Teal live on an island in the middle of a lake, in the middle of a park, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the big city. They share their island home with a group of friendly and hilarious characters, and together they are always ready for an adventure. If you are a big fan of The Adventures of Abney & Teal don’t miss our exclusive interview with the creators of the…
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