How to child-proof your home


When you have children it can feel like your home becomes their domain. Toys are scattered everywhere and chocolatey fingers threaten the upholstery. Not only that, but your formerly stylish interior now a major safety hazard. Your glass coffee table is a source of bumps and bruises and your chenille rug is a messy, sticky, tripping hazard. Help is at hand however; here are some top tips to help child-proof … [Read more...]

5 not to be missed family pantomimes


Christmas is on the horizon which means that the pantomime season is officially here. It’s time to dust off you best hisses and boos, slap your thigh and get the kids down to the local theatre, to enjoy this time-honoured, uniquely British tradition. Wherever you are in the country you can guarantee your nearest panto will be a brilliant day out for all the family.  Here are our favourites... Peter … [Read more...]

Westfield Stratford City launches game to keep kids entertained during Boxing Day sales


Westfield Stratford City is offering a free game to help parents keep their kids entertained during the festive sales. The Christmas Alphabet Hunt is available to use in centre and rewards kids with a free children’s gift on completion. The game is downloadable from http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/christmas/2011/christmas-alphabet-hunt/and challenges kids to see how many festive-themed … [Read more...]

How to Host the Ultimate Baby Shower


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Much like Halloween, although a lot less scary, baby showers originated in the US but have slowly crept over to British shores and are now an essential part of many women’s pregnancies- especially celeb ladies! A survey by Carte Blanche recently revealed that two-thirds of mums-to-be have plans for a baby shower before their nine months are up and it’s not surprising; they’re the perfect way … [Read more...]

Marks & Spencer Launches Online Maternity Bra Advice Tool


Iconic British retailer Marks & Spencer has launched an online advice tool which gives pregnant women advice on maternity bras and breast health, tailored to their exact stage of pregnancy. The tool is available online within the Lingerie area of www.marksandspencer.com and features advice from Julia Mercer, Lingerie Technical Manager at M&S. It allows users to select how many weeks’ pregnant … [Read more...]