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Worst Gifts Survey

We’ve all been given bad Christmas gifts in the past which have made us question whether the person really knows us at all – or made our blood boil. Here is a compilation of the worst gifts ever, so funny, so true… The Worst Gifts survey was recently conducted among 888 people by HighStreetVouchers.com to find out who buys the worst gifts. Hilarious! And read the individual comments…
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WIN 1 of 2 TINKERBELL PRIZE BUNDLES including A MAGICAL DAY FOR THE FAMILY AT THE FAIRY SCHOOL WORKSHOP and Tinker Bell merchandise!

Sprinkle a little fairy dust on your Christmas this year with TINKERBELL AND THE SECRET OF THE WINGS 3D, an enchanting adventure for the whole family as it comes to cinemas nationwide in stunning Disney Digital 3D from 14 December, 2012. TINKERBELL AND THE SECRET OF THE WINGS 3D takes Tinker Bell and her fairy friends from the warm world of Pixie Hollow to cross a “great divide” into the…
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Party make-up

This is the season, so how do you do classy party make-up without going ott & looking like a drag queen? Well Lisa Eldridge, make-up artist to the stars, has produced a lovely video-tutorial to show you everything you need to do. The only thing to add, and something you’ll probably be asking yourself after watching the video, is how do I get such amazingly immaculate skin in the first…
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Calling all mums for a focus group on 13 December 2012: £90 offered to all attendees!

The Research House a independent Market research company are looking to speak with second time mums on the topic of ‘Food Products’. We are looking specifically to speak to mums with at least a child between the age of 6 – 12 weeks. The focus group sessions are being organised on Thursday the 13th December 2012 in Central London at The Hilton Hotel in Paddington. The Session will last…
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Top tips for filming a Nativity play

As the Christmas season draws upon us, many parents will be gearing up to take on their annual role as ‘Movie Director’ to film their little one’s starring moment in school productions and carol services. Whether they’ve got a leading role as Mary or Joseph, or will be taking a star turn as one of the farm animals around the manger, parents want to do the best job of capturing the precious…
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Win 1 of 3 'Wizards vs Aliens' DVDs

From the writer of Doctor Who and Torchwood comes a brand new series, Wizards Vs Aliens, available on DVD and Blu-Ray from 31 December 2012, as well as on iTunes from 6 November 2012, courtesy of FremantleMedia Enterprises. The CBBC’s ratings smash adventure series follows Tom Clarke (Scott Haran), a seemingly normal 16-year-old boy who loves football. However, Tom is far from ordinary as his…
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Recipe: Wild Mushroom Risotto with Chicken, Crispy Pancetta and Spinach

Some of my friends call me the Queen of Risottos… Well, I love risotto and my favourite risotto recipes are the Milanese (yellow) risotto with saffron and the wild mushroom risotto (Risotto coi funghi). Here is an unusual risotto recipe that is mouth watering. Serves 2 lucky people Ingredients: 2 x 175g chicken breasts 1 tblsp olive oil 100g pancetta cubes 1 x 190g jar Sacla’ Wild…
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Scooter Aid - Giving 3rd World Children A Chance Through Play

Finally a story I really enjoyed reading. What a brilliant idea to recycle all our kids’ micro scooters once kids have outgrown them. I love Anna and Philippa, they aren’t just two brilliant mumpreneurs but inspirational women who give back to their communities! With nearly 1 million Micro Scooters having been sold in the UK in the last five years, the little three-wheelers have…
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Recipe: Parmesan-Pesto Cheese Straws

A great easy recipe for Italian food lovers. It’s a great recipe idea for all those parents who are volunteering to help at the school for the cookery classes. Cooking Time: 30 – 45 mins Serves: 12 Ingredients 1 x pack ready-made all butter puff pastry (approx 375g) plain flour, for dusting You can make your own pesto or use 2 rounded tbsp Sacla’ Classic or Organic Basil Pesto…
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