Sofia Grainge Toddlers and Baby Girls' 2-Piece Long Sleeve Rashguard Set retails at 15.99
By Anne Coates
Sofia Grainge Toddlers and Baby Girls' 2-Piece Long Sleeve Rashguard Set retails at 15.99
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.
Following on from her huge success of her How to Train Your Dragon series, Cressida Colwell is delighting fans with her spin-off: How to Train Your Dragon School as cinema goers get to see the remake of the animated trilogy with a live action film.
Published by HarperCollins Children's Books, two engaging picture books: The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Oliver Jeffers and Drew Daywalt and Michael Rosen's Snow White and the Seven Bears, illustrated by David Melling.
My toddler granddaughter loves music and singing so I saved this set of wooden musical instruments from Lehoo Castle for a time when were were all together as a family for hilarious renditions of nursery songs with us all singing and playing, writes Anne Coates.
Lizzie loved the first two Wow! books we received and was equally delighted with Wow! Look at Me! and Wow! What a Party! illustrated by Alberta Torres and looking at life through a toddler's eyes, writes Anne Coates.
Getting rid of things you no longer need, unwanted gifts, clothes you bought and never wore, bags you bought for a special occasion and never used since – it's a wonderful feeling being able to clear the clutter and do some good as well, writes Anne Coates.
Shark PowerPro Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is, according to Anne Coates, a brilliant machine which is easy to manoeuvre, cleans well, and is versatile from cobwebs in high corners, to stairs, and it knows the difference between hard and carpeted floors adjusting accordingly.
Chronicles of Whetherwhy The Age of Enchantment by Anna James and The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon published by Harper Collins Children's Books are now available in paperback.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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