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Designing a Kids’ Bathroom? Practical Things Parents Often Forget to Consider

Practical ideas for designing a kids’ bathroom, from safety and storage to child-friendly features that grow with your family. Discover what parents often forget to include.

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Expert reveals top tips on fire safety this christmas

As we approach the festive season, people become more adventurous in the kitchen with Christmas gatherings beginning to take priority. Now that homes are lit with Christmas lights and candles and delicious seasonal dishes are cooking on the stove, fire safety is an increasing concern.

To diminish the fire risks associated with the festive season, experts at Heatingforce.co.uk...

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Paid Parental Leave: Maternity and Paternity Rights within the United Kingdom and Sweden

Navigating the world of parental leave can be overwhelming. As a new parent, you may be confused about the different schemes on offer within the United Kingdom. Whether you’re researching maternity, paternity, or shared parental leave, each is dependent on a number of individual factors. You may also find that parental leave can be biased against fathers. To overcome these issues, the UK...

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Lasagne Alla Bolognese family recipe

Lasagne Alla Bolognese

Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Serves: 12

INGREDIENTS:

1 box Barilla Oven Ready Lasagne

For the Bolognese Sauce:

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium carrot, chopped
¾ pound minced beef
½ cup dry white wine
⅓ cup tomato paste
2 stalks celery,

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Fusilli with Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Basil & Parmesan

Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 box Barilla® Fusilli
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
250g Brussels sprouts, shaved
120ml dry White wine
1 tablespoon fresh basil, sliced thin
60g

Games That Sparkle from Smart Games!

SmartGames, the worldwide leader in multi-level logic games, is thrilled to unveil three brand new, super fun brain busters, to engage minds young and old. Introducing Diamond Quest , a true gem for players to dig into, IQ Digits , a colourful number crunching challenge and Cubiq, the 3D puzzle with vibrant patterns!

On a search to find the...

New free parenting guide offered to separating families in the South West

The Family Law Company is offering the new guide for free to local families who are divorcing or separating. The ‘Parenting Through Separation Guide’ is written by family professionals and advises parents of how to put their children first during a separation.

It is being launched during ‘Good Divorce Week’ which runs from 29 Nov - 3 Dec. The campaign is organised annually by...

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Tech - free Christmas: 5 unique outdoor activities to try at home

Christmas is an exciting time of year for all the family, particularly for children. But although getting presents and spending time together as a family can be exciting, many kids are spending more time on electronic devices than ever before.

A YouGov poll conducted in 2020 found that most children have their own smartphone before they turn 10, even though 50% of Brits surveyed...

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PLAY THE CHRISTMAS HITS AT HARD ROCK HOTEL TENERIFE

Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife’s festive month starts from 6th December 2021 – 1st January 2022

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, the idyllic island of Tenerife is the perfect place to escape those winter blues and get away for an island retreat this Christmas. The festive season at Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife officially...

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Disney release new "Home Sweet Home Alone" family film

20th Century Studios’ “Home Sweet Home Alone” is an all-new adventure comedy from the beloved holiday film franchise. Max Mercer is a mischievous and resourceful young boy who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays. So when a married couple attempting to retrieve a priceless heirloom set their sights on the Mercer family’s home, it is up to Max to protect it from...

Amazon deals of the day

Here are some of the best Amazon deals of the day for baby and children.

Happy Jump Football Goal Pop Up Football Net Post for Kids Garden Training 1 Pack

This looks great for gardens with limited space as you can easily fold it up when it isn't being used. This is £24.99 today, down from £33.99. You can buy it here

Fire 7 Kids Pro...