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Easy Spring Decoration Tips That Will Make Your Home More Appealing

When the world emerges from the depths of winter, everything can look a little brighter – and not just outdoors. The arrival of spring is the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at your home decor to reflect the longer days, warmer winds, and brighter natural colours of the season inside your four walls.

Although it might seem like a chore to rejig your interiors to reflect spring, we...

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Best-selling author Kate Wogan Teams Up with Cash for Kids Mission Christmas to Bring Magic – And Gifts - to Disadvantaged Children

With Christmas just around the corner, Kate Wogan, bestselling author of the beloved Uh Oh Milo! series, has released her latest festive picture book, The Excited Elf . But this isn’t just a bedtime story; it’s also a chance to help disadvantaged children wake up to the magic of Christmas.

All profits from the sale of The Excited Elf go directly to Cash for Kids Mission Christmas, a...

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The Ultimate Guide to Playground Equipment: Creative Ideas to Entertain and Inspire Your Children

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As parents, finding ways to keep your children entertained and engaged can be a challenge, especially when you're seeking a balance between fun, physical activity, and developmental growth. One of the most reliable and timeless solutions? Playgrounds! Outdoor playground equipment not only encourages physical activity but also fuels creativity, fosters social skills, and...

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Expert saving tips as studies reveal parents spend £200 MORE during school holidays

As new research shows that the average UK parent spends over £200 a week extra during school holidays¹, experts at BOXT have revealed how to save on home bills whilst the kids are at home.

Andy Kerr, Founder at BOXT says: “School holidays can be expensive. The additional energy costs of having children at home are often forgotten about and not planned for, meaning that a large energy...

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Pro chef reveals what pasta you should ACTUALLY serve with a Bolognese

From staple Spaghetti to fancy Farfalle, there are around 350 different shapes of pasta available to us, and it can be an overwhelming choice. For busy parents who are looking to bring some excitement to midweek meals without spending too long in the kitchen, Sophie Nahmad, chef at recipe box service Gousto has shared her expert advice on how to elevate these staple pasta recipes by perfectly...

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7 year old James Meconi will be the World’s youngest person to visit all sovereign countries in the world!

Preston born James Meconi is set to become the youngest person to hold the Guinness World Record for visiting all the sovereign states in the world (total of 196 countries).

James (known as Jamie) and his mum Hayley never set out with a world record in mind they just had wanderlust in their souls and after losing James’s father, when he was a 6 month old baby, they realised just how...

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Get ready for World Book Day with 6 EASY last-minute costumes from the most popular children’s books

With World Book Day just around the corner on Thursday 7th March, parents looking for last-minute costume ideas can breathe a sigh of relief.

Education experts at Explore Learning have looked at Google searches and Goodreads data to pinpoint the most popular children’s stories, with the most recognisable characters.

They’ve put together six quick and easy World Book Day...

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These Mother’s Day breakfast in bed recipes will impress any mum

Many people are stumped when it comes to buying gifts on Mother’s Day, with around 135,000 searches for ‘Mother’s Day gifts’ this month.

However, it turns out all mums want is some quality time. A previous study found that over half of mums said they really want to spend time with children and family on Mother’s Day, and what better way to say ‘I love you’ than a home cooked...

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Celebrating single mums: thortful launches free Mother’s Day gift bundle for the UK’s unsung heroes

Do you know a single mum that deserves a Mother’s Day surprise? Greetings card marketplace thortful is giving away 25 gift bundles to celebrate the UK’s inspiring parents.

Currently, there are over 2.5 million lone-parent families being headed by a mother in the UK1, who balance a career, finances and socialising with bringing up their children. And for those with children that are...

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The Best Characters for Baby Cards

With the current birth rate in the UK indicating that around 11.171 babies are born per 1000 people , baby cards to celebrate the birth of a little one have never been more popular. Nostalgia marketing is a popular way of ensuring products sell, which is why so many gift-givers are likely to seek out cards that remind them of their fond childhood memories.

The characters that can...

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Gifting Expert Reveals the Five Gift Rule to Help You Buy for Someone Who Has Everything

As Christmas approaches, the magic of sharing love and kindness unfolds. One of the most cherished ways of showcasing it is through gift-giving. In fact, 68% of people consider gift-giving as their “love language”, according to a recent SurveyMonkey study .

Choosing gifts for our loved ones is exciting, yet there is always that one person who has everything, and finding a unique and...

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