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Dad Review: WaterWipes® Just Leveled Up – And My Sanity Thanks Them

Penny McCarthy October 4, 2025 No Comments

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Little Angel Theatre Touring Shows 2025: Family Puppet Theatre

Penny McCarthy October 1, 2025 No Comments

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Why Slumbersac’s Sleeping Bag with Feet Changed Our Toddler’s Bedtime – For the Better!

Penny McCarthy October 1, 2025 No Comments

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All-New Live Hot Wheels Stunt Show Set to Thrill UK Families This Autumn

Penny McCarthy October 1, 2025 No Comments

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Yoto Player (3rd Generation) Review: Is it worth upgrading?

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Kent-May 13

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-May 13

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A special fair with a special cause

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Over 50 local businesses are supporting the Papillon House School Spring Fair to help children with autism. Papillon House School…

Snowbody does it better!

Penny McCarthy May 1, 2013 No Comments

It’s four years since The Snow Centre, North London welcomed the first skiers and snowboarders to enjoy the closest real…

Go ‘Wild About the Wensum’ to Protect Rare Norfolk Countryside

Penny McCarthy April 30, 2013 No Comments

Environmental Awareness Day Wild About the Wensum returns to Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens between 10am and 5pm on Saturday 18th…

KIDS SHAKE UP DRAYTON MANOR HOTEL’S DRINKS MENU

Penny McCarthy April 30, 2013 No Comments

Drayton Manor Hotel’s younger visitors have been shaking up the drinks menu, by creating a range of child friendly mocktails.…

Budding young writers wanted for national story writing competition with top children’s author

Penny McCarthy April 30, 2013 No Comments

Perfect bank holiday activity for kids aged 9-10; Winning entries to be published in fun illustrated book and transformed into…

TV DOCTOR URGES PARENTS TO JOIN SUN AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Penny McCarthy April 25, 2013 No Comments

A UK-wide education campaign, supported by TV doctor Chris Steele, has been launched to help counteract common myths around sun…

Trampoline Safety Tips

Penny McCarthy April 11, 2013 No Comments

Trampolines have recently become a garden essential for many families, and as the clocks go back and light nights roll…

Sudeley Castle 2013

Penny McCarthy April 9, 2013 No Comments

Seasonal Events Programme Sudeley Castle, England’s best kept secret and horticultural jewel nestled in the heart of the Cotswold countryside.…

JASON Natural Kids Only!™

Penny McCarthy April 9, 2013 No Comments

Extra Gentle Shampoo & Conditioner Today’s polluted environment and water can be harsh on young children’s hair and skin so…

AMAZING APRIL SAVINGS AT THE TESCO LOVES BABY EVENT

Penny McCarthy April 9, 2013 No Comments

From the 2nd – 21st April, Tesco will be hosting its Tesco Loves Baby Event, providing parents with fantastic savings…

THE ART OF BAKING BREAD IN A WOOD FIRED OVEN

Penny McCarthy April 9, 2013 No Comments

Can anything be more rewarding than making your own bread? At Manna from Devon Cooking School they make bread as…

Universal’s Island of Adventure

Penny McCarthy April 4, 2013 No Comments

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Home Insurance With A Mortgage

Penny McCarthy March 28, 2013 No Comments

While it is never a fun subject to think or talk about, insurance is a major part of any responsible…

Kent-April 13

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-April 13

Penny McCarthy March 26, 2013 No Comments

London Sth E-Surrey & W Kent April13 On-line (Click on above and please allow a minute to load in your…

SWLondon & Surrey-April13

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Dualsenses Rich Repair, Healthy Looking Hair After Just One Use

Penny McCarthy March 26, 2013 No Comments

New Dualsenses Rich Repair from Goldwell uses IntraLipidComplex technology to restore lost lipids in the hair in two steps. Firstly…

‘Prepare Your Dog For Your New Baby’ Say Canine Behaviour Experts

Penny McCarthy March 26, 2013 No Comments

The UKRCB Top Tips For Bringing Home Baby Bringing home your new baby should be one of the most joyous…

Let them eat eggs!

Penny McCarthy March 26, 2013 No Comments

Parents who don’t let their children indulge this Easter could face a long-term chocolate battle, Surrey research finds Easter eggs:…

Rabbits – A Children’s Pet?

Penny McCarthy March 26, 2013 No Comments

This time of year children all over the country are flooded with adverts containing pictures of cute fluffy rabbits. The…

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

Penny McCarthy March 20, 2013 No Comments

Experience the new life of Easter as spring’s baby animals arrive Easter holiday fun at WWT Centres Easter isn’t all…

Have you written a Will?

Penny McCarthy March 19, 2013 No Comments

Exclusively Wills have a Special Offer to write your will. Young or old you should have a will. www.ewltd.com·

Runalyzer blue? the ultimate iPhone 5 Heart Rate Monitor!

Penny McCarthy March 18, 2013 No Comments

Runware which designs smart devices for Smartphones, launches Runalyzer blue chest strap for iPhone 5. This heart rate monitor is…

Easter Eggs Extravaganza Awaits in West Lothian

Penny McCarthy March 18, 2013 No Comments

If you’re looking for exciting things to do and interesting places to visit this Easter, look no further than West…

Family friendly gadgets

Penny McCarthy March 18, 2013 No Comments

Marvel Classic Range USBs £11.99 Even the most confidential data is safe in the hands/terrifying claws of Wolverine and Spider…

Easter Fun at Weston Park

Penny McCarthy March 18, 2013 No Comments

Weston Park, the magnificentstately home on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border opens to the public for Easter fun from Saturday…

National Mills Weekend

Penny McCarthy March 18, 2013 No Comments

As part of National Mills Weekend, an annual weekend festival celebrating our milling heritage, come and celebrate the exciting new…

The Cake & Bake Show

Penny McCarthy March 18, 2013 No Comments

Looking for something to do with the kids this Easter break? The Cake & Bake Show is coming to Manchester…

Family trip to Legoland, Denmark

Penny McCarthy March 14, 2013 No Comments

DFDS = easy peasy! We parked right on the quayside beside the boat at Harwich and after a short wait…

Free advice for parents of children with learning difficulties

Penny McCarthy March 12, 2013 No Comments

Are you a parent of a child with learning difficulties living in the Harrow or Pinner area? Need some expert…

Drayton Manor Theme Park

Penny McCarthy March 10, 2013 No Comments

The wait is finally over as Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, will open its doors for the spectacular…

Natural Hero’s ”Superpowered Bodycare”

Penny McCarthy March 3, 2013 No Comments

Inspired by the London Marathon? Keep You In The Running The Herculean efforts demonstrated by the thousands of participants who…

IS IT MUCH FURTHER?

Penny McCarthy March 2, 2013 No Comments

Craig Wareham of ViewRanger offers ten tips to get your family active ViewRanger is a free adventure app that can…

The Wildlife Aid Foundation

Penny McCarthy March 1, 2013 No Comments

The Wildlife Aid Foundation in Leatherhead is about to enter the most exciting time of year; “Orphan Season”. During the…

Join the Kärcher steam revolution!

Penny McCarthy February 28, 2013 No Comments

Clean deeper without chemicals with the new steam cleaning range For environmentally-friendly, quick and convenient cleaning, look no further than…

Blue Reef Re-Homes Deadly Stonefish

Penny McCarthy February 28, 2013 No Comments

The world’s most venomous fish species has gone on display at Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium. Found throughout the Pacific and…

THE SAPPHIRES

Penny McCarthy February 28, 2013 No Comments

This is a feel good film great for a night in with loveable Chris O’Dowd! Your mum will sing with…

Weight Loss for Women through Hypnotherapy …

Penny McCarthy February 28, 2013 No Comments

Lie back and relax as this ‘Weight Loss for Women’ digitally mastered hypnotherapy CD and MP3 download helps to dissolve…

Kent-March 13

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-March 13

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SWLondon & Surrey-March13

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Double the deals at the TNT Travel Show

Penny McCarthy February 22, 2013 No Comments

This year’s TNT Travel Show 2013 promises to be bigger and better than ever – doubling to a two-day affair…

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 11-17th February

Penny McCarthy February 12, 2013 No Comments

Celebrities back charity’s national fundraising campaign ‘Sock it to Eating Disorders’ Actors Stephen Fry, Victoria Wood, Celia Imrie, Michelle Collins,…

Groovy Food Company

Penny McCarthy February 11, 2013 No Comments

Enjoy A Healthier Pancake Day With The Groovy Food Company Looking for a more natural way to enjoy Pancake Day…

Leading Pregnancy App Now Available on Android

Penny McCarthy February 10, 2013 No Comments

Expectant mums and dads can now enjoy the most complete, independent, pregnancy app, Pregnancy+, on their Android devices. Previously only…

Great Gadget Accessories for Teens

Penny McCarthy February 7, 2013 No Comments

SuperTooth Disco2 Bluetooth Speaker £79.95 / Available from JohnLewis.com and Amazon.co.uk These compact, wireless and colourful speakers will connect easily…

Support young people’s mental health

Penny McCarthy February 7, 2013 No Comments

Support young people’s mental health Goverment national helpline for addicitons www.talktofrank.com they were very helpful and can directed you to…

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Penny McCarthy February 7, 2013 No Comments

Join the RBC Race for the Kids for fitness, fun and fundraising this summer Raising money for Great Ormond Street…

IS IT MUCH FURTHER?

Penny McCarthy February 6, 2013 No Comments

Craig Wareham of ViewRanger offers ten tips to get your family active ViewRanger is a free adventure app that can…

Comfortable and Stylish Breastfeeding is ‘in the bag’

Penny McCarthy February 5, 2013 No Comments

Thrupenny Bits, the brand behind the award winning portable breastfeeding cushion, is delighted to announce the launch of a beautiful…

Shape Up For Summer

Penny McCarthy February 5, 2013 No Comments

With summer fast approaching, it may be time to trade in those woollies for something a little lighter. As the…

Glide around the New Forest in a Twizzy electric car!

Penny McCarthy February 5, 2013 No Comments

Cottage Lodge, the New Forest’s only 5-star eco B&B, has taken delivery of the first Twizzy, an eye-catching electric car…

Mixed Chicks

Penny McCarthy February 4, 2013 No Comments

Kids haircare by Mixed Chicks is a fantastic new range of products designed specifically for children with naturally curly hair.…

Prevent Gum Sensitivity during Pregnancy with the helping hand of Beverly Hills Formula!

Penny McCarthy February 1, 2013 No Comments

Sensitive and bleeding gums can be a real problem for many, but during pregnancy the issue is even more common.…

Pulse Monitor

Penny McCarthy February 1, 2013 No Comments

Scosche RHYTHM, a pulse monitor designed to help accurately monitor any fitness workout– including pulse rate, calories burned, speed, pace,…

Mum’s the Word

Penny McCarthy January 30, 2013 No Comments

Nothing says I don’t care like a bunch of half-dead petrol garage flowers, which were picked up minutes before you…

Enjoy a Gareth Malone style choir experience in Kingston upon Thames

Penny McCarthy January 29, 2013 No Comments

Fancy a Gareth Malone style choir experience? The Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames is offering up to 100 budding…

Kent-Feb 13

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Feb 13

Penny McCarthy January 28, 2013 No Comments

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SWLondon & Surrey-Feb13

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The Four Pillars Hotels

Penny McCarthy January 28, 2013 No Comments

The Cotswolds Water Park Situated in 55 acres of unspoilt Cotswold parkland in the heart of Gloucestershire, the Cotswold Water…

Health and Fitness

Penny McCarthy January 28, 2013 No Comments

Belly Fat Diet For Dummies In Belly Fat Diet For Dummies readers are given information to help them loose unwanted…

Keep your couch clean whatever kind of critters are crawling all over it!

Penny McCarthy January 25, 2013 No Comments

Keep your couch clean whatever kind of critters are crawling all over it! Keeping your sofa looking pristine can be…

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Penny McCarthy January 22, 2013 No Comments

Parents can bring the enchanted world of Neverland to life while raising vital funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s…

Emergency Childcare – The Perfect Answer

Penny McCarthy January 22, 2013 No Comments

Thousands of schools have been closed across the UK during the last week due to the snow and cold weather.…

HEATKEEPER

Penny McCarthy January 21, 2013 No Comments

The cost of heating homes up by an average 7 per cent this winter as more and more people can’t…

Mum’s Sleepless Nights from Teething Tots

Penny McCarthy January 11, 2013 No Comments

Ease teething tots with Nelsons NEW Teetha® Teething Gel According to a recent Nelsons Teetha Survey 70% of women say…

The Outdoors Show 2013

Penny McCarthy January 11, 2013 No Comments

The UK’s No.1 show for outdoor pursuits, The Outdoors Show, returns to ExCeL, London from 17 – 20 January 2013.…

Five Top Deals from MyVoucherCodes.co.uk

Penny McCarthy December 17, 2012 No Comments

Retailer: Mothercare Discount: 20% Off Toys when you Spend £15 at Mothercare Code: RNLH Expiry:24/12/2012 Link: http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/mothercare Retailer: Crave Maternity…

Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shropshire

Penny McCarthy December 17, 2012 No Comments

For a fun day out during the festive period go along to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire’s stunning Severn…

Worst Gifts Survey

Penny McCarthy December 10, 2012 No Comments

We’ve all been given bad Christmas gifts in the past which have made us question whether the person really knows…

Royal Pavilion’s Green Ice Rink

Penny McCarthy December 9, 2012 No Comments

This year’s rink has more exciting features than ever before with a line up of events and special visitors to…

Have a merry Quizmas in Greenwich this December

Penny McCarthy December 7, 2012 No Comments

Launching on Saturday 8 December is the Greenwich Quizmas Trail. Christmas-time explorers are invited to join in the fun and…

Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto – in Magic at Milestones

Penny McCarthy December 7, 2012 No Comments

Victorian Train Station: 8 – 9, 15 – 16 and 22 – 23 December Go along to the Magic at…

How to Ensure a Peaceful Christmas – Even With Dogs and Children!

Penny McCarthy December 7, 2012 No Comments

Christmas is fast approaching, bringing with it the annual visits to friends and family, and while this is fun for…

Not your grandma’s ugly Christmas sweater

Penny McCarthy December 7, 2012 No Comments

Delightfully tacky t-shirt is comfy alternative to itchy holiday sweaters INDIANAPOLIS – Tacky? Yes. Festive? Of course! But Vardagen’s take…

ANGRY BIRD MINI SPEAKERS

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2012 No Comments

GEAR4 is answering the ca-caaws from Angry Birds fans by launching a set of mini portable speakers featuring the new…

Winter in West Lothian

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2012 No Comments

As the winter months are fast approaching and with Christmas just around the corner, families and friends looking for festive…

What is your animal alter-ego?

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2012 No Comments

Find out using the udopt’r and help us to save your animal alter-ego from extinction. Udopt, the newly launched animal…

Wrap up this Winter with Coats from Little Terra

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2012 No Comments

Little Terra is making shopping for a winter coat easy this year by bringing a selection of winter jackets from…

The Best Family Films This Festive Season

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2012 No Comments

What’s not to love about Christmas? The gifts, the turkey feast and the magic of Father Christmas, his elves and…

Pensthorpe

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2012 No Comments

Santa Flies in to Help Pensthorpe with Annual Festive Feeds Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens near Fakenham in Norfolk is relying…

Santa meets the animals at Battersea Park Zoo

Penny McCarthy December 5, 2012 No Comments

Santa is spending some special time with the animals at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo this Christmas and is looking forward…

Magic of Motown

Penny McCarthy December 5, 2012 No Comments

The Secret of that Authentic American Sound American performers – they’re loud, they’re brash. But, as any concert goer knows,…

OHYO – The Collapsabottle with a Spout

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

The makers of Aquatina – the collapsible pocket drinks bottle – have launched its successor. Ohyo, which will be in…

London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Dec 2012

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

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Creative Workshops

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

Every Saturday during our exhibition Science Nature & Identity: These artist-led workshops will encourage creativity using a range of materials…

James Parsons’ Top Ten Tips For Christmas Dinner

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

The turkey dinner is the main event on Christmas Day, but so many people end up in a flap about…

Very Special Boy Born in a Stable

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

There is a truly festive feel in the air at Blackpool Zoo after the birth of a very special boy…

Kent-Dec 12

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

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SWLondon & Surrey-Dec12

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Tough on phones

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

Pong Research gets tough with its Rugged series: Tough on phones, gentle on people. Rugged case is made of polycarbonate…

RSPB Events

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2012 No Comments

RSPB Events Dec 2012 – Feb 2013 The following are just some of the RSPB’s many outdoorsy wildlife and nature…

Abandoned foal found on Roadside in Iver

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2012 No Comments

An abandoned foal is being given a second chance thanks to The Horse Trust, a horse charity based in Speen,…

Child Flu-A Family Affair

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2012 No Comments

What Happens to you if your child get’s Flu? It’s a Family Affair Patients Direct a UK based Medical research…

Christmas at Holkham

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2012 No Comments

Enjoy a historic and heart-warming Christmas at Holkham this December, with three magical weekends of traditional family entertainment complete with…

In a Pickle

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2012 No Comments

An Oily Cart and Royal Shakespeare Company co-production: Shakespeare’s Winter’s Tale for two to five year olds revived for Christmas…

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