Need will power to stop yourself spending?

Although mumzine have posted a few shopping items lately (it is christmas after all) we know that lot of us are trying to cut back on unnecessary spending and waste. So, if you would like a bit of help, check out Dr Will Powers on twitter.  A reformed shopaholic, he has dedicated his life to [...]

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Beautiful natural skincare range for mums and babies from Bloom and Blossom

We have just discovered this lovely brand of natural skincare for mum and baby – Bloom and Blossom, its prices are reasonable for the quality of the products.  Their USP is that they use minimum number of ingredients to achieve the maximum results. All products are made in the United Kingdom and ingredients are of [...]

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Pregnant and want to know which books to buy?

Most mums-to-be feel confused at the number of books out there to help you get to grips with being pregnant so we asked the UK’s first independent midwife, Melody Weig, of Birthrites to give us her top reads. NB: We know this is a long list so we would suggest just buying a few and [...]

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Gorgeous Alice and Emma christmas stockings

We love these funky and original Christmas stockings. We love them even more because they’re handmade from 100% recycled materials and appliquéd with vintage fabric, buttons and hand stitched with your choice of name. Each one is individually designed and handmade to order exclusively for you- there will never be another one like it. They [...]

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The truth about soya – good or bad?

Mumzine Homeopath and Nutritional Advisor, Jean Branch from Branch Health discusses the pros and cons of the much debated soya. “As a pulse in our diet, soya beans are of particular medical interest.  They are one of the only plant sources of complete protein* which makes them great for vegetarians.  Research around the world has [...]

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Ideas for filling your non chocolate advent calendar

I love Christmas and bringing out the advent calendar always sparks excitement in our house. Last year I filled the calendar with activity ideas on some days and chocolate on others. However, Bella threw a complete strop on the days there were no chocolate. Frankly, this took all the enjoyment away  so this year I’ve [...]

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Thrifty advent calendar ideas

I know, I know its the 30th November so we’re cutting it fine with this piece. You’re probably all over this already but you can always save any ideas you may take from it for next year. However, if not then you’re in luck. 1. Marilyn Scott-Waters, The Toymaker, can bail you out with her [...]

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Light my fire – natural way to light the best fire

If like me you are obsessed with lighting fires to keep the house toasty as we go into winter you will love these. Instead of buying chemical fire lighters (which stink so bad you know they can’t be good for you) you can use these organic cone firelighters which smell amazing and are lots better [...]

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Lovely personalised books – 20% discount for mumzine readers

For a really personal present you can’t go far wrong with a book from Its Your Story.  They have a great set of books for boys and girls and for a good range of ages.  You can add photo’s, details of other family members, the childs age and friends. Mumzine readers can enter the code [...]

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Anya Hindmarch sample sale – 70% off

Anya Hindmarch – the lady you bought us ‘I am not a plastic bag’  is having a sample sale and you can bag up to 70% off! The exclusive sample sale kicks off on Thursday 4 December at 3pm, and with up to 70% off and new stock arriving everyday, you’ll be kicking yourself if [...]

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