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Why Skill-Based Gifts Are the Christmas Trend That Actually Lasts

Discover why skill-based Christmas gifts are becoming more popular than traditional presents. With rising festive waste and unwanted toys, FindTutors encourages giving experiences that inspire lifelong learning, creativity, and emotional wellbeing for children and adults alike.

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Create a Kate Middleton family favourite with your kids

With Kate Middleton revealing she enjoys making cheesy pasta with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, we wanted to share with you an authentically Italian cheesy pasta recipe perfect for creating at home with the children.

The recipe has been created by Italian chef Michela Chiappa the Welsh/Italian chef and TV presenter in collaboration with Barilla , the world’s largest pasta...

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1.8 million couples benefitting from extra tax relief

Married couples and those in civil partnerships could reduce their Income Tax by up to £252 a year by sharing their Personal Allowances.

From: HM Revenue & Customs

Nearly 1.8 million married couples and those in civil partnerships are using Marriage Allowance to save up to £252 a year in Income Tax, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced.

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40 family-friendly Great British walks to entertain the kids this summer

Charles Clinkard’s 40 family-friendly Great British walks to entertain the kids this summer - Best from each category

Best walks for little ones

The Room on the Broom Adventure Trail at Anglers Country Park came out as our top-ranking walk for little ones. It's free to enter and has free parking for up to two hours (with a small charge if you're planning on staying

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Parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith reveals why parents should cook with their children.

Sarah Ockwell-Smith shares the top ten benefits of cooking with your children

Spending quality time in kitchen and making simple yet delicious food is at the heart of Italian cooking. After what has been a difficult year for most, getting creative in the kitchen with your children has created joyous memories and experiences, for both parents and children alike. In fact, research...

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LEGENDARY TV PERSONALITY BASIL BRUSH TO FEATURE IN PANTOMIME!

The team behind the Exmouth Pavilion Christmas Pantomime have confirmed TV Legend and all round good fox, BASIL BRUSH will join pantomime favourite Stuart Earp in this year’s production of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs.

Basil Brush will feature as The Magic Mirror, alongside Stuart Earp as Muddles, Harry Moore as Nurse Nellie, Kassie Malam as Snow White, Jessica Fay Long as The...

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Parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith reveals when parents should start cooking with their kids

Sarah Ockwell-Smith shares her top tips for getting your kids started in the kitchen and why Italian cuisine is her go-to

Spending time in the kitchen with your children making simple yet delicious food is at the heart of Italian cooking, and delighting in quality time together cooking up a warming plate of pasta has taken centre stage in Italian homes for generations.

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Joe Pasquale announced as star of the Theatre Royal Plymouth pantomime

This year the Theatre Royal Plymouth panto will be everything you could wish for as Joe Pasquale stars as Wishee Washee.

Well-known and best-loved for being one of the hardest-working and top-selling live comedians in British comedy today, Joe has been delighting audiences for more than 30 years with his live stand-up tours and infectious sense of fun.

Joe has toured in...

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REVEALED: THE KIDS SONGS PARENTS ACTUALLY LIKE TO LISTEN TO

THE SONGS PARENTS CAN’T GET OUT OF THEIR HEAD

REVEALED: THE KIDS SONGS PARENTS ACTUALLY LIKE TO LISTEN TO

The Lion King “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King” has been crowned the song parents enjoy singing the most
9 in 10 parents admit to singing kids songs out loud, even when their child isn’t around
45% of parents have to endure listening to the same

Top 10 British camping destinations this summer

Thanks to the hot weather we are experiencing at the moment, now is the perfect time to focus our attention on the beautiful British coastal destinations we are so lucky to have. And who doesn’t love a good old fashioned camping trip in the summer? Nowadays, with so many wonderful glamping options available too, there really is something for everyone.

With this in mind, Holidu, the...

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10 Staycation Tips To Keep Cool When You’re Camping

Amid uncertainty around travel abroad, many Brits are staying in the UK for their holidays this year with campsite booking increasing by 500% in some regions. While the UK is gripped by an extreme heatwave, and another expected in August , keeping cool under the canvas is something that’s becoming essential for many first-time campers.

As part of their Sunny Staycations campaign, the...