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Psoriasis advice
Psoriasis advice
NHS Choices and talkhealth have teamed up with the British Skin Foundation and the patient support charity The Psoiasis Association to present an online clinic from 28 October to 3 November, 2011.
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Walk for Skin - supported by Sanex
Walk for Skin - supported by Sanex

Help raise money for the British Skin Foundation by joining one of the sponsored walks taking place throughout the UK in  May and June.

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Sun Awareness Week - are you adequately protecting your children from the sun?
Sun Awareness Week - are you adequately protecting your children from the sun?

To mark the start of Sun Awareness Week (5 to 11 May) the British Association of Dermatologists warns that parents are still confused about the need to protect children and teens in the sun.

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Walk for Skin organised by the British Skin Foundation and supported by Sanex
Walk for Skin organised by the British Skin Foundation and supported by Sanex

From the end of April to June, nine sponsored walking events, supported by Sanex, will raise money for the British Skin Foundation - and you can join in!

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ZipJet  and Persil Wash & Fold Laundry Service
ZipJet and Persil Wash & Fold Laundry Service

ZipJet has teamed up with Persil to offer a new Wash & Fold laundry service in the London area. Olivia Coates put the app to the test.

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Persil winners
Persil winners
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How to Protect and Care for your Skin this Summer
How to Protect and Care for your Skin this Summer

New research commissioned by Hada Labo Tokyo – the number one skincare brand in Japan – has shone a light on the sun protection habits of women in the UK, and there are areas for concern. GP, skin specialist and a member of the Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Care Panel, Dr Nisa Aslam shares her concerns and advises on the best way to protect our skin.

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Moisturise for Spring and Summer
Moisturise for Spring and Summer

No better time to prepare your skin for the spring and summer months and I've been trying out two moisturisers – one for face SOS H2O and Aphrodites's  Olive Oil Body Butter – both of which Anne Coates loves.

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SBC Aloe Vera Soothing Cleanser Cream and Moisturising Gel
SBC Aloe Vera Soothing Cleanser Cream and Moisturising Gel

Lucy Blackwell tries the SBC Aloe Vera Soothing Cleanser Cream and Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel on her sensitive skin with excellent results.

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Hada Labo Tokyo™ Gifts for Christmas
Hada Labo Tokyo™ Gifts for Christmas

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

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Sun Protection from Hada Labo Tokyo™
Sun Protection from Hada Labo Tokyo™

Sun protection is vital to ensure we are not adversely affected by UVA and UVB rays. Two new products from Hada Labo Tokyo™ – Sun Face Cream and a Sun Lotion for the body – arrived for testing just in time for the UK heatwave. Anne Coates put them to the test.

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yu-nu Sleep Mask
yu-nu Sleep Mask

If you need a little help with sleeping, how about a mask which also boosts the lotions and potions you’re already using all whilst helping you get a great night’s sleep? Anne Coates tried out the yu-nu Sleep Mask. 

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Green People Christmas Discount
Green People Christmas Discount

Green People is offering a 20 per cent discount on orders over £20 until 16 December 2018.

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Lovegrove Essentials Skincare
Lovegrove Essentials Skincare

Lovegrove Essentials, created by mother and daughter team Hannah Lovegrove and Hayley de Beers in Dorset, is a skincare brand that harnesses the therapeutic effects of essential oils to benefit the skin as well as mind and body. Anne Coates tried out two of their products: Cleansing Balm and Toning Mist.

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Nakin Skincare Range
Nakin Skincare Range

New kid on the block, Nakin a British company, has a range of delightful skincare products. Anne Coates tried out the Matt Formula Face Cream and the performance Face Serum.

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Living Nature skin care products
Living Nature skin care products
The logo on Living Nature products represents their circle of trust – 100 percent natural ingredients from New Zealand. Anne Coates was happy to trust their integrity and tried out the Hand Wash, Hand Cream, Body Wash and Body Bar.
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Ginvera Marvel Gel and Ginvera Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream
Ginvera Marvel Gel and Ginvera Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream
Olivia Coates finds her skin reacts adversely to stress while Anne Coates 's more mature skin need a little help to look its best. Ginvera Marvel Gel and Ginvera Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream came to their rescue.
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SpaRitual Infinitely Loving Organic Sugar Scrub + Organic Blue Shower Gel
SpaRitual Infinitely Loving Organic Sugar Scrub + Organic Blue Shower Gel
Alex Bell, an afficionado of body scrubs has been testing out SpaRitual Infinitely Loving Organic Sugar Scrub while Anne Coates has been facing the mornings with Organic Blue's  Wake Up Mandarin & Ginger Shower Gel
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Ear Thermometer from Femometer Family

Every family – especially those with babies and young children – needs a reliable thermometer  in their medicine cabinet/first aid box. Anne Coates reviews the  Ear Thermometer from Femometer Family which gives an accurate result in one second.

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Balance Stepping Stones

These Balance Stepping Stones from Maycoly are great fun for kids – and adults, as Anne Coates discovered with her two-year-old granddaughter, Lizzie, when they used them indoors and in the garden.

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Nature by Mamon Bucciarelli

When I saw Nature by Mamon Bucciarelli, with its attractive illustrations showing the natural world, I thought it would be ideal for our nine-year-old grandson who loves finding out about interesting facts to explore and we were not disappointed, writes Christine Mayle.

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Keep Drinks Ice-Cool with the b.box Flip Top Bottle

Hydration is key to good health and is especially important when exercising or being out in the sun. Here's a great way to  to keep your water or drink ice-cool for 46 Hours – with the b.box 1 Litre Insulated Flip Top Bottle, writes Anne Coates.

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Remember to extend Child Benefit for Teens

Parents of 16 to 19 year olds who are staying in education or training need to extend their Child Benefit claim by 31 August or payments will automatically stop. Follow the advice from HMRC.

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Eco Scooters from Banwood

Banwood, the classic outdoor toy brand, has just launched a new Eco collection of scooters and helmets in fresh summer colours at half the price of their classic range.  Anne Coates  reviews and her granddaughter, Lizzie, is  delighted with her new mode of transport.

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Jay Franco Minecraft Fox Plush Pillow

Christine Mayle's grandson fell in love with the Jay Franco Minecraft Fox Plush Pillow. And if Fox isn't your child's favourite Minecraft character, Tuxedo Cat, Creeper, My Hero Academia Deku, Buggy, Luffy, Purple Tiger and Bee are also available. 

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b.box Roll+Go Mealtime Mat

Author and grandmother of three toddlers, Julie Newman, puts the b.box Roll+Go Mealtime Mat to the test for parents who look for convenience as well as functionality in their feeding accessories. Read her report here.

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The Thrashers by Julie Soto

Anne Coates  reviews The Thrashers, a compelling YA thriller from bestselling author, playwright and actor, Julie Soto. After you read this, you might not want to be in with the elite crowd at school.

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Sofia Grainge Collection at Amazon Essentials

Anne Coates had been impressed by the quality of the Sofia Grainge Collection at Amazon Essentials. Here she reviews a two piece swimsuit with factor 50 sun protection.

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Helping Your Teen With ADHD Revise For Exams

With GCSEs and A levels imminent, families across the UK facing one of the most stressful times of year. Many parents of teenagers with ADHD feel at a loss when it comes to supporting their child during the revision phase. Here The ADHD Centre offers ten simple and effective ways to support your teen.

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Mumgaroo Baby Sling

The Mumgaroo Baby Sling is lightweight and easy to wear making carrying a child a lot more comfortable and convenient than some other brands. Anne Coates and granddaughter Lizzie tried out the sling – and both are delighted with it!

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Splat! Goes on Tour

Playful, vibrant and language-free children’s theatre show SPLAT! Is delighted to be hitting the road on a UK tour from May to August 2025. SPLAT! is a high-energy physical comedy about art, creativity and collaboration and it’s heading to 25 destinations across the country in 2025.

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Three Fun and Exciting Chapter Books

Anne Coates has chosen three fabulous new chapter books for confident readers or children who love to be read to: Small Fry by David Baddiel, The First Kid in Space by Tom Mitchell and The Kid Who Fell Through Time by Greg James & Chris Smith.

 

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Exam Stress – How to Help

Between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, Childline delivered 1,647 counselling sessions where the young person mentioned exam/revision stress. Here is some advice to pass on to your children and things you can do to help them.

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Competition to win a complete set of The Chronicles of Narnia

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, HarperCollins Children's Books have reissued the paperback editions of C.S. Lewis’ classic adventure series, The Chronicles of Narnia, with cover art from illustrator Owen Richardson. Parenting Without Tears has a complete set to be won in our latest competition.

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Aldi Baby Event

Aldi is returning its popular Baby Event from 21 April, 2025 in its stores nationwide. Canny shoppers can snap up savings of up to 60 per cent off recommended retail prices while stocks last. Anne Coates went along to her nearest store to find out more.

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Unlimited Nacho Refills at Chiquito

The UK’s favourite Mexican restaurant Chiquito is offering unlimited standard nacho refills for 90 minutes, available every day from now until 30 April when you purchase two or more mains.

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Fearless Characters – Two Perfect Picture Books

At Eastertide our thoughts turn to chocolate eggs – but picture books make great presents especially when they deal with eating – or being eaten! – by monsters. I'm Gonna Eat A Monster by Karl Tudor and Scott Wilson and A Good Night's Sleep by Emma Chichester Clark both offer a hilarious take on childhood fears, writes Anne Coates.

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Photo _Creator Instant Camera from Canal Toys

Christine Mayle says she always looks forward to reviewing Canal Toys and this Photo_Creator Instant Camera was no exception when asked to try it out with her seven year old grandson. 

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BABY born Push Along Berta from Zapf Creations

BABY born Push Along Berta from Zapf Creations is perfect for toddlers who love their baby dolls, writes Anne Coates.

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Look Out! Hungry Animals (2) by Paul Delaney

Following on from Look out! Hungry Lion and Look out! Hungry Snake comes the next two books in the Look Out! Hungry Animals series by Paul Delaney: Look Out! Hungry Spider and Look out! Hungry Shark. Review by Anne Coates.

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Hot Cross Bun Pudding Recipe

Parker's Tavern, in the University Arms has just released its Easter Menu, which includes Easter Afternoon Tea available until  20 April as well as Good Friday and Easter Sunday specials. Chef Lee Clarke's shares his recipe for Hot Cross Bun Pudding. 

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