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Snack Time - nutritional advice
Snack Time - nutritional advice
Snack Time nutritional advice with nutritionist Jane Clarke and Whole Earth Brand Controller Nikki French during an interactive webinair at 2pm on Tuesday 25 June
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Little Cooks Co – Recipe Kit
Little Cooks Co – Recipe Kit

Little Cooks Co is a monthly subscription based recipe kit that’s posted through the letterbox, direct to kids, in a neat 100 per cent recyclable box with compostable packaging. The box is packed with all the natural and healthy dry ingredients of that month’s delicious and nutritious recipe for kids to bake in the home. Harriet Coates baked Sunny Lemon Biscuits.

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Everyday Healthy Indian Cooking by Manju Malhi
Everyday Healthy Indian Cooking by Manju Malhi

In Everyday Healthy Indian Cooking, Manju Malhi offers an at home alternative to the take-away. Anne Coates checked out the recipes.

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VavistaLife Programme for a Healthy Lifestyle
VavistaLife Programme for a Healthy Lifestyle

With January well past, so are many people's new year resolutions to commit to a more healthy lifestyle. Registered dietitian Sophie Claessens, from VavistaLife gives some pointers to eat healthily and manage weight.

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Organix Love Heart Biscuits
Organix Love Heart Biscuits
As part of their healthy food campaign, Organix have created a recipe for Love Heart Biscuits that is suitable for those with allergies and intolerances and great to make with the kids.
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Healthy Cooking for Kids
Healthy Cooking for Kids
So children are bored with healthy food – take a look at this video from Wholegrain Goodness, a not-for-profit campaign that aims to raise consumer awareness about the health and culinary benefits of wholegrains and see what fun can be had.
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NuMe - a delicious new range from Morrisons
NuMe - a delicious new range from Morrisons
Morrisons' NuMe range offers an innovative approach to healthy eating with clear health icons to indicate of whether a product is one of your five a day, high in fibre, low in fat or a calorie controlled serving. Anne Coates has sampled some of the range.
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Shake Weight
Shake Weight
Shape up and tone your upper arms in six minutes a day? Anne Coates was happy to take up the Shake Weight challenge.
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Paw Ridge – from Quaker Oats
Paw Ridge – from Quaker Oats
Quaker Oats has launched a new breakfast cereal, aimed at children, that's wholesome and nutirious. No artificial flavours or preservatives and a seal of approval from consumer champion, Which?
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Lunch box and picnic snacks and treats from Organix
Lunch box and picnic snacks and treats from Organix
Short of lunchbox ideas that are healthy and appealing to young appetites? Think of the new range of snacks and fruit bars from Organix. Harriet Elliot and Alex Bell carried out the taste test - well helped by their children!
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Rosemary Conley 4 in 1 Recipe Collection
Rosemary Conley 4 in 1 Recipe Collection

Helen Hunt  tried out some of the meals in Rosemary Conley 4 in 1 Recipe Collection and was impressed.

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Cookbooks for students just off to university
Cookbooks for students just off to university

If your son or daughter is going off to university this month you might want to invest in a cookbook for them. Anne Coates and daughter Olivia have taken a look at two new books on offer: Student Cookbook Healthy Eating and Sorted “a recipe for student survival".

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National Lunchbox Week - help with healthy eating
National Lunchbox Week - help with healthy eating

Now in its second year, National Lunchbox Week was set up by  healthy snack manufacturer Sun Valley to support parents, and offer advice and ideas to help them move away from fried and fatty snacks such as crisps and chocolate and find healthy and tasty products for adults and children.

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The Beach Bum Workout DVD – eight copies to be won from ILC Media
The Beach Bum Workout DVD – eight copies to be won from ILC Media

Get your rear into gear, tone your tum, shape up your arms and legs with The Beach Bum Workout. Your chance to win one of eight DVDs.

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Five a day – are you and your family eating enough fruit and vegetables?
Five a day – are you and your family eating enough fruit and vegetables?

In a survey released today, over half the people questioned eat three or less portions of fruit and vegetables a day - despite knowing that the recommendation is five.

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Reproduce the flavours of a Mediterranean holiday - and improve your health
Reproduce the flavours of a Mediterranean holiday - and improve your health
The typical Mediterranean diet of colourful fruit and vegetables, wholegrain cereals along with fish and small amounts of lean meat and low fat dairy food washed down with a glass or two of red wine is really good for your health says the British Dietetic Association. Even better you won't be increasing your carbon footprint when you reproduce it at home!
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Food cravings - what you need
Food cravings - what you need
What are your food cravings trying to tell you? Shona Wilkinson, Nutritionist at NutriCentre helps explain...
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Easy Weaning by Sara Patience
Easy Weaning by Sara Patience
Published by Vermillion and subtitled "Everything you need to know about spoon-feeding and baby-led weaning", Sara Patience's book, Easy Weaning is a comprehensive guide for parents, writes Anne Coates.
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Xekel Magnetic Building Tiles – STEM toy for all ages and stages

Fantastic magnetic shapes which actually increase in value as children get older and it's certainly fun for adults to join in with as Anne Coates discovered, playing with her granddaughter Lizzie.

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What Children Need Most During Divorce (and How You Can Provide It)

Creating stability for children during divorce requires planning, communication, and practical solutions. These ensure both households operate clearly, allowing children to maintain their routines and relationships.

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Kids Eat Free During the Summer Holidays

Whether your taste is for Mexican, Italian or French food, here are four restaurant chains offering a free child's meal when an adult orders a main course – valid throughout the school summer holidays. 

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Bestway Big Lagoon Curved Family Pool from BM Stores

Helen Little reviews this lagoon shaped pool which is large enough for all the family to enjoy if you have adequate room in your garden. The Bestway Pool is available from BM Stores. 

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City Farms – Urban Retreats for Families in Summer

Looking for somewhere to take the kids without breaking the bank? City farms are often free – or they ask for a donation – and offer families opportunities for wonderful interactions with a range of animals and birds. 

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Top Five Travel Biohacks for Summer Holidays

Health Optimisation Summit explores the latest innovations, trends, and strategies in health and performance. Founder Tim Gray reveals his top health tips for making the most of your vacations.

 

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Baby Annabell Active Leah Doll from Zapf Creations

Active Leah is a cuddly doll which says Mama, makes sucking noises when fed, burps, cries and sleeps after being gently rocked – a dream doll for toddlers and young children, writes Anne Coates.

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The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure (unknown author)

Teddy Keen, editor and compiler of The Lost Book of Adventure, discovered the works and illustrations of The Unknown Adventurer in a sealed metal container in a remote hut on the banks of Jari River. Review by Christine Mayle. 

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Ubiquinol – the Miracle Nutrient you may not have heard of

Dr Emma Derbyshire who headed a new research review published in the journal of Gynaecology and Women’s Health Research, explains the benefits of Ubiqinol especially if you are struggling to conceive.

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So Slime Sensations ASMR Surprise Box

The Surprise Box doubles as a vending machine, adding to the excitement for slime enthusiasts. Natasha Da Souza's two daughters, loved discovering what was contained in each of the 20 golfball sized containers. 

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The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories

Ruth Ewing, pregnant with her first baby, takes inspiration and reassurance from this collection of birth stories shared  by 30 women from the US, Canada, and the UK collected by Claire Fulton. Not all deliveries go to plan but all end on a positive note.

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Wooden Toddler Alphabet Puzzle from Melofaver

Puzzles, matching and recognising shapes are a precursor to learning to read and these lovely wooden animals offer a fun and educational way to begin recognising the alphabet for toddlers and young children. Review by Anne Coates.

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Apply for your GHIC Card in Time for Holidays Abroad

The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) replaces the existing EHIC and can be used to get necessary state healthcare in the European Economic Area (EEA), and some other countries, on the same basis as a resident of that country.

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Boost Your Play: Simple Strategies to Make Every Game More Enjoyable

Play is vital for fostering creativity, physical development, social skills, and emotional wellbeing. But sometimes, even exciting games can become less engaging. Here are simple ways from TP Toys to every game more enjoyable for everyone.

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Mini Colouring Books Perfect for Mindfulness and Relaxing

This set of 12 mini colouring books from Vibe Better range in subjects varying from food and holidays to aliens and cats in hats – all of them engaging and fun as well as aiding concentration, writes Anne Coates. 

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Frankie & Benny’s Launches Five Burgers with a Huge Giveaway

As part of a new menu launch, Frankie & Benny’s are introducing five seriously indulgent burgers and to celebrate they’re giving away a staggering £100,000 worth of burgers absolutely free. Get your voucher code now.

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Get Ready for the Big Butterfly Count

Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count runs from 18 July to 10 August and is completely free to take part in. Plus, there's a family fun pack full of activities for all ages, come rain or shine, that's sure to keep active imaginations occupied.

 

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Summer Reads: Return to a Classic and YA Romances

Three great books for older readers – adventure and romance: Alice with a Why by Anna James illustrated by Matthew Land; Amelia, if Only by Becky Albertalli and Rewind to us by Molly Morris. Perfect summer reading and gifts.

 

 

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How to Treat Swollen Feet and Ankles in the Summer Heat

Clara Kervyn, Physiotherapist, Pilates, and Musculoskeletal specialist and Elyn Marwick, Personal Trainer, Coach and Functional Fitness Specialist advise on what to do when you're suffering pain in your feet and ankles.

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Child, Pet and Garden-friendly Foldable Paddling Pool

In summertime, a family's thoughts turn to  paddling pools and here's one which doesn't have to be inflated, won't be be punctured by animal claws, is made from slip-proof material  and has eco friendly drainage – well done Peteast.

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Competition to Win an Exciting Toy from Zapf Creation UK

Parenting Without Tears has teamed up with Zapf Creation UK to offer readers the chance of winning one of their fabulous toys: BABY born doll, BABY born My Cat Cookie, Splish Splash Surfing Berta and Splish Splash Swimming Emma.

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Ava Spark Hello I'm Here! by Alex Field illustrated by Joanna Bartel

Frontier Publishing introduces, Ava Spark: Hello I’m Here! is the first in a brand new young fiction series, following life through the eyes of ten-year-old Ava Spark as she navigates the trials and tribulations of home, school, friendships and family.

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HECCEI Sunglasses – UV Protection for Toddlers 

These HECCEI sunglasses are perfect for toddlers – a lightweight nylon frame which is ergonomically designed  for small faces and which changes colour in the sunshine while offering protection from both UVA and UVB rays. 

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