Keeping Christmas eating under control
By Dr Bunmi Aboaba, Food Addiction Coach Christmas is a favourite time of the year for many people. But for some, it’s the time of the year when it’s easiest to give in to temptation. Overeating can cause diabetes, arthritis, chronic inflammation, fibromyalgia and mental health problems and this is adding to the pressure on
Halloween Half Term Fun at Hatfield House
Expect spine-tingling interactive experiences, supernatural and creepy characters, a spooky disco and pimp-a-pumpkin fun This Half Term the grounds of Hatfield House in Hertfordshire will be transformed into a giant playground of Halloween fun and hair-raising adventure between Thursday 28th – Sunday 31st October. Designed to capture the imagination of kids and families, little monsters,
The National Lottery launches ‘Days Out’, offering £25 off trips to top attractions and experiences across the UK
The National Lottery is inspiring the nation to have fun days out this autumn, by offering money off hundreds of attractions and experiences across the UK £8 Million worth of ‘Days Out’ vouchers will be available from 8th October granting National Lottery players up to £25 off tickets to participating venues on the VisitBritain Shop
The New Forest
The New Forest is probably one of THE most dog friendly areas in the country. Home to the largest remaining wildwoods in Western Europe. Famous for its abundant wildlife set in 220 square miles of wooded copses and acre upon acre of heathland where dogs can romp and play – not forgetting 40 miles of
GET DOWN WITH THE KIDS AT DOWN HALL
The kids are back at school, but Half Term is firmly on the horizon, and Mums and Dads looking for a break that also entertains the kids need look no further than luxury Essex country house hotel, spa and estate Down Hall and its Adventure Camp with the UK’s leading creative kids party and event planners, Sharky & George. What’s more, the
A full day of family fun at The O2 this half term
October half term is nearly upon us, along with the inevitable quest for days out and activities that keep both the kids and adults entertained. With over 30 bars and restaurants, a climbing experience with Up at The O2, shopping at Icon Outlet, the latest blockbusters at Cineworld, and interactive experiences including TOCA Social and
Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools
Every part of the jigsaw counts! We often hear the expression ‘every child counts’, but what does this actually mean? At Jigsaw, they recognise that children have different qualities that should be nurtured and developed in a safe environment with fun and friendship at the forefront. With a high volume of talent shows on TV
Oxford College launches new scholarship for Black British students
New College Oxford has launched a new scholarship for economically disadvantaged Black British students at Oxford University. The Robert Allen Perkins Scholarship is open to applicants that both identify as Black British and qualify for an Oxford Bursary – having a household income of under £42,875 – and have already made a successful application to
Tips on preparing for a healthy return to your studies
By Health and Wellbeing Expert Stephanie Taylor of StressNoMore After six-plus weeks off your studies, returning to a life behind the books might seem like the least desirable way to spend your time. Not least, after a turbulent year consisting of virtual learning away from the classroom, which removed the social benefits of interacting with
Fresh, Pre-made Meal Subscription
Tastily (https://tastily.co.uk/) is a fresh, pre-made meal subscription service, that delivers delicious and nutritionally balanced chef-made meals to food lovers across the nation. These meals are flavoursome with a good variety. I like the fact there’s no artificial ingredients, preservatives or refined sugar. The brand uses cutting-edge packaging technology to keep each dish fresh for seven
BOSCH Portable FRESHUP for Clothes
Bosch FreshUp is a convenient and easy-to-use solution that freshens up clothes instantly.
5 easy ways to make money as a parent
As a parent, it’s likely that money is always on your mind. But as caring for your family takes up so much of your time, how can you easily supplement your income? Peter Watton from OddsMonkey shares a few ideas for making some extra cash in your spare time. Whether you’re a new parent on
Baby FAQs: The Most Common Concerns for First-Time Parents
Becoming a parent for the first time can be a rather daunting experience. From nappy changes to dummies and potty training, there are a lot of things that both the child and the parents must learn. But it’s important to remember that you’re not alone! There are millions of first-time parents around the globe that
A leading nutritionist has warned Brits could be lacking in vitamin D
Celebrity nutritionist, Rob Hobson, believes Brits could be lacking in vitamin D – despite the summer season Lack of fun in the sun to blame, as research finds Brits spend two hours LESS time outside than before the pandemic Continued working from home and lack of holidays abroad cited as the biggest contributing factors, with
Good Oral Hygiene in Children
How to: instil good oral hygiene in your child ‘So use your time wisely, look after your teeth, and try not to hurt anyone.’ So goes one of the greatest lines written by singer-songwriter Aidan Moffat, from his song ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told.’ And he’s right on all counts, but the virtues of looking
Matterhorn: One of the most photographed mountains
Matterhorn: One of the most photographed mountains in the world The Matterhorn is perhaps one of the most recognizable mountains in the world. He has become the protagonist of many brands and the logo of many companies. But this mountain can give you so much that you can not even imagine. You do not need
5 fantastic home improvement projects
Home Improvement. Every parent knows, home is a special place – somewhere you can relax, unwind and create precious moments with your children, wider family and friends. However, with mouths to feed and a seemingly never ending list of chores to complete, it’s easy to get so caught up in the day-to-day running of your
Mash Direct Grow Your Own Campaign
Tips to grow veg and herbs with the family By Jane Perrone I’ve teamed up with Mash Direct http://www.mashdirect.com/growyourown the award-winning ‘field-to-fork’ vegetable accompaniments brand, to help them launch their Grow Your Own Veg campaign. Growing delicious veg is the perfect activity for getting the whole family involved. Here’s my top ten tips on how
Parents want Children Playing Outside this Summer
• New research by the NSPCC reveals parents think play has become more important for children because of the pandemic. Over half have also said their children have been more lonely • The NSPCC announces a new partnership with Sky’s volunteering programme Sky Cares as the business gets behind the charity’s Childhood Day on the
Visiting London with your children
London Most of us have visited it for studies, excursions with friends or even with our other half. But what happens when the time comes to visit it with the children? London should be divided into regions to make the visit interesting for the whole family without getting exhausted in travel. We’ve put together the