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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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The Seven Dials Winter Festival 2021

Seven Dials presents three days of merrymaking with live music, creative workshops, seasonal menus, and Christmas shopping in the heart of London’s West End.

From Friday 19th - Sunday 21st November 2021 , The Seven Dials Winter Festival takes over the streets of Seven Dials for three days of shopping, dining and merriment. Ticket holders* can expect an array of festive on-street entertainment...

Bathtime is Flipping Fun with Infantino!

Infantino Unveils a New Playset that is sure to Turn Bathtime into an Epic Adventure

Infantino, the brand committed to supporting parents 24/7, is thrilled to be launching a brand-new bath toy, promising hours of fun in the tub. Introducing the Ocean Fun Bathtime Playset, featuring water-safe mould resistant marine friends, bathtime will never be the same again with so much to explore and 3...

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ALDI GIVES PARENTS THE GIFT OF SLEEP BY LAUNCHING A ONE-TIME ONLY DISCOUNTED SLEEP COURSE SPECIALBUY

OH BABY! ALDI GIVES PARENTS THE GIFT OF SLEEP BY LAUNCHING A ONE-TIME ONLY DISCOUNTED SLEEP COURSE SPECIALBUY

· Aldi’s baby and toddler brand, Mamia, partners with Just Chill Baby Sleep to launch discounted, award-winning online infant sleep courses

· Aldi is making sleep courses accessible for all, allowing parents to get that much needed good night’s sleep at a fraction of the...

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Make Christmas extra special this year with a personalised letter from Santa

We all need a touch of Christmas magic this year. That’s why Santa’s workshop is open, and Santa and his elves are busy writing, sealing and posting letters that will put smiles on the faces of children everywhere!

With a letter from Santa, you’ll bring magical tales from the North Pole right to your doorstep. There are eight fantastically festive designs, from traditional Christmas...

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4.5M BRITS PLAN TO SPEND OVER £300 PER CHILD ON CHRISTMAS PRESENTS THIS YEAR

· New research has revealed that 4.5million Brits are planning to spend over £300 on presents per child this Christmas

· With rising inflation and a massive dent on our expendable income, many Brits may be spending way beyond their means.

· With Brits excited to spend time with their kids and family...

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Family Friendly Alternatives to fireworks this Bonfire night

Bonfire night is such a great time of year for many but finding ways to celebrate with those that find it all a bit overwhelming can be challenging. We have a dog and a cat, so I have always wanted our home to be a safe place for our pets on Fireworks night, which means no fireworks for us.

We have thought about going to...

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Research shows aspiring parents isolated by UK fertility taboo

3.5 million Brits face infertility but support for its economic and emotional toll is limited
Just 15% told colleagues they were having fertility treatment, with 3/5 going to work when they didn’t feel capable and 2/5 feeling unable to ask for help
As politicians debate paid time off after pregnancy

barilla lasagne with pumpkin ragu cabbage and almonds

Lasagne with Pumpkin Ragu, Cabbage & Almonds Recipe

Lasagne with Pumpkin Ragu, Cabbage & Almonds

Level: Easy

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

10 Lasagne sheets
100g Brussel sprouts
100g Red cabbage
100g Pumpkin
50g Leek
50ml Dry white wine
50g Taleggio cheese
30g Almond flakes
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Tortiglioni with Pumpkin & Aubergine Cream recipe

Tortiglioni with Pumpkin & Aubergine Cream

Level: Easy

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS:

160g Barilla Tortiglioni
1 large Aubergine
80g Pumpkin
Salted Ricotta
Marjoram leaves
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt

METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 180°

Introducing Heidi Rose London – A Premium, Personalisable, Children’s Lifestyle Collection

Heidi Rose London , a premium children’s lifestyle brand, has launched its first collection. A timeless range of planet-friendly accessories, décor and clothing for little dreamers, the collection features enchanting reversible patterns and reusable embroidered patches that allow each piece to be personalised.

Dreamt up by husband-and-wife duo Lauren and Quinten de Graaf, Heidi Rose...