We may have to stay at home more due to the pandemic but we can still add a sparkle into our lives using a SodaStream Spirit – a smart machine to produce soda water to drink alone or to mix with other drinks. Anne Coates has been enjoying the bubbles.

According to hew research from the makers of Colnatur, one in four people has never heard of the fundamental building block collagen yet millions are experiencing symptoms of collagen decline. Few foods contain collagen so taking a supplement is the way forward for joint, bone, muscle health and skin when taken continuously over periods of time. Here we have details on the Colnatur range.

in a new series of Adventures in Time, historian Dominic Sandbrook delves into the world of The Six Wives of Henry VIII and The Second World War reviewed by Anne Coates.

Ever heard of the mythical Unicorn Baby? The one who feeds every four hours and sleeps through the night, sits at six months, pees pure gold and poops rainbows? Author Roxanne Atkinson debunks ten myths of modern parenting in her book, The Unicorn Baby reviewed by Anne Coates.

Earthy Nail Polish launches "Thank You NHS Heroes Collection" donating £7.99 from each pack to NHS Charities Together. Anne Coates reviews some of their products.

The digestive health woes of constipation is miserable for little ones  as well as for parents. But if your child suffers, they are not alone as constipation affects up to 30 per cent of children. In the first year of childhood, up to four in ten children in the UK are likely to develop constipation at least once. Dr Nisa Aslam discusses how to recognise the symptoms, treat and prevent constipation.  

Women over 40 keen to drench their skin in goodness can now tap into the bountiful hydration and restoration properties of natural ingredients while also creating soothing moments of self-care with the launch of the new Feel Fabulous skincare collection. The range includes vegan and cruelty free creams, scrubs, cleansers, oils and masks, all of which have been carefully crafted for women seeking an effective self-care routine while also ageing gracefully. Anne Coates put to of the products to the test.

The Fun-2-3 Instant Camera is a role-play camera that features five double-sided, colourful photo cards. Little ones can enjoy selecting a card to put into the camera, before pressing the blue ‘shutter’ button to learn about a variety of animals, numbers, shapes and colours. From counting the number of starfish in the sea, through to learning about a turtle’s natural habitat, little ones are sure to be occupied for hours with games, songs and phrases. Reviewed by Joanna Roberts.

I Love my Bike is a delightful and enchanting book, written by Simon Mole and illustrated by Sam Usher, reviewed by Christine Mayle.

In a clear step towards a more sustainable future, Palmolive becomes one of the first major personal care brands to make all formulas 95 per cent biodegradable. Anne Coates tries them out. 

Win a Family Ticket for the Classic at Silverstone for 1 August, 2021.

Who wouldn’t love Little Brown Bear? He tries his best and is a good friend to others. These two books, It’s OK to Make Mistakes and It’s OK to Need a Friend, provide perfect scenarios with which to introduce important moral and social themes with young children, writes Christine Mayle.

The journey towards minimalism can take time. And it can happen in a couple of stages. But as you learn to let go of things that no longer serve you, the benefits on both your physical and mental health are limitless, writes Daniela Ganea Interior Designer and Content Writer for the Home Furnishing Industry. 

What If, Pig? by Linzie Hunter is the perfect book for small children who worry, are anxious and overthink especially during these difficult times, writes Anne Coates.

the newly launched parental controls which came to Disney+ with the launch of Star – the latest general entertainment brand to join the Disney+ family.

As with most products or services, your pension scheme comes with charges. These charges are not standard across all pensions, and they will range from incredibly low to scandalously high, writes Emily Roberts. 

Easing Aches & Pains with Puressential – Anne Coates has put one of the products to the test.

Many people think about the jobs they want to do and the career paths they want to take, but sometimes why people want to do them or should consider them can get lost. Health care is a vitally important industry. It is something that has taken care of so many of us and our loved ones, and can offer many benefits as a career path, writes Maggie Hammond.