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Mirror Mirror on the wall....

Mirror Mirror, released on DVD & Blu-ray 30th July 2012 courtesy of StudioCanal UK, is the best movie about Snow White I have seen so far! Really light-hearted but also filled with action scenes, excellent actors and actresses! This movie is a real gem for both kids and parents and deserves a space in our DVD library. One of the most beloved stories of all time gets a modern make over and…
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Book review: Fleming Frog

Fleming Frog is the star of a new children’s book, produced exclusively for younger visitors at Flemings, the first UK hotel to launch such an initiative. Charting the adventures of Flemings as he goes about his day, this limited edition book (only 1000 copies) will be signed by Fleming himself and given to all guest children under 8. Authored by Flemings GM Chris Penn, each copy of the book…
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Book review: My Grandpa

My Grandpa is a stunning picture book debut from Marta Altés, an exciting new writing and illustrating talent. There are lots of kids’ books on parents, brothers and sisters, friends but very few covering the grandparents yet so important in children’s lives. Grandpa is getting old. But that’s how he is, and that’s why the grandchild loves him. A moving and memorable…
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Fitness Expert Jenny Pacey’s top workout tips for people with no time to spare

We appreciate that the majority of people do not think they have time to factor fitness into their busy lives. Here is the perfect guide to getting fit without noticing that you’re even doing it. Advice from exercise expert ICON Health and Fitness, which can be found on Twitter @iFitLiveUK. Fit Tip 1: At Home The average person spends a lot of their free time relaxing on the sofa. The…
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Spelling fun with Jake Monkey Tail

Nobody is better than our popular guest blogger Priya Desai, an independent speech and language therapist who works with young children in schools, to advice parents on how to help kids to be good at spelling. Her Monkey Jake is funny and kids just feel a bit like him. Priya through Jake inspires and encourages children to have fun with their spelling tests. Jake Monkey-Tail is a story about a…
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Win 1 of 10 'Lucky Stars' books by Phoebe Bright

Explore the magical world of the stars – where wishes really do come true – with this collectable, irresistible new series for younger readers. One night Cassie is gazing at the twinkling sky, when suddenly a shooting star zooms into her bedroom and transforms, into Stella Starkeeper. Stella and Cassie fly to the secret world of the stars, and Cassie discovers she is destined to be a Lucky…
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Win 1 of 5 copies of 'Matilda's Cat' book by Emily Gravett

Matilda’s cat must like something! But what? Climbing trees, playing with wool . . . Matilda is sure her cat will love these things, but he doesn’t seem very enthusiastic. Undaunted, she thinks up new ways to amuse her reluctant playmate. Tea parties? Dressing up? Or what about a nice bike ride? As the beleaguered cat goes from nonplussed to terrified, Matilda gets more and more…
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Win 1 of 5 copies of 'The Pirate House' book by Rebecca Patterson

You never know who might live next door! No one knows who lives in that house on the corner, but when all those seagulls fly onto the roof, Sam Turner says it must be pirates! In fact, Sam Turner tells his friends all sorts of things: that they mustn’t look at the pirate washing or they will turn into jellyfish, that at night the whole house glows like an aquarium, and that if the door ever…
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Fertility Testing made easy for women!

New Brand of Fertility Test, Maybe BabyTM Ovulation Tester, that’s 98% Accurate was recently launched in the UK. Its lipstick size means that you can basically carry it around with you and use it at any time. This ovulation kit is very easy to test: It’s none invasive as all it requires is a simple saliva test. To use the device, all users need to do is remove the microscopic lens and place…
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Top tips for the ultimate summer body

Top tips for the ultimate summer body – by Jenny Pacey and Wayne Gordon, exercise experts from ICON Health and Fitness, which can be found on Twitter @iFitLiveUK. . With summer just around the corner, it’s time to ditch the woolly jumpers and thick tights for vests, shorts and flesh-exposing swimwear. However, this summer you don’t have to worry – simply follow our top five tips and…
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