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Women’s financial futures look bright
New research from AXA reveals that today's woman is more "financially important", taking on more responsibility for the household finances than ever before.
How does your garden grow? Outdoor fun from GLTC
Summertime is all about getting outside, playing in the back garden and enjoying the sunshine. Keep little ones amused all day long with the delightful range of new outdoor toys and furniture from GLTC. After the wet winter, the kids will be as keen as mustard to explore the back garden and rediscover the joys of nature.
Forget the World Cup, we’re going on a picnic!
According to a survey commissioned by organisers of Spirit of Summer Fair in association with House & Garden, picnicking is now the number one choice of summertime pursuits, whereas the forthcoming World Cup provides a wonderful opportunity to get a bit of peace and quiet!
Brits winds down at 8.44pm
8.44pm is the time when most people finally feel able to switch off and enjoy a quality moment after a hectic day of work, chores and childcare, it was revealed last week by Three Barrels brandy.
Steam cooking the capsule way
Parents are increasingly recognising the importance of offering their child a balanced, nutritious diet in order to promote healthy growth and development.
Kumho Tyres and Man U launch children’s road safety campaign
Manchester United’s legendary ground turned into a ‘Theatre of Road Safety’ ahead of the game versus Tottenham on Saturday April 24, with some very special guests in attendance to help launch ‘Play Safer’.
Average cost to attend a wedding £380
With the wedding season fast approaching, new research by Santander Cards reveals that the bride and groom aren't the only ones splashing out on the big day, with the average guest spending an astonishing £380 in the run up to and during the day, equating to a national spend of £10.45 billion.
Pocket money hotspots
Pocket money has not been a casualty of the credit crunch, and Glasgow takes top slot as the UK's pocket money hotspot.
Escape exam stress with Families Worldwide
Following the enormous build up of stress at Westminster as the election finally reaches a crescendo today, Britain’s teenagers are more pre-occupied with stress induced by the onset of next month’s GCSE and A-level exams.
Positive Parenting Week - Child Trust Funds
Positive Parenting Week begins on May 7th and is a week designed to acknowledge and recognise the work that parents do for their children. One of the best things parents can do is to ensure they provide financial security for their children from the day they are born.
Roary the Racing Car roarrrrs into Mercedes-Benz World
Roary the Racing Car and his mechanic, Big Chris, will be racing into Weybridge over bank holiday weekend visiting Mercedes-Benz World from 29th – 31st May. Families can experience fantastic fun including arts and crafts, screenings of the TV show and a soft play area.
Kids think mum is better at driving than dad
Its official – kids feel safer when mum is at the wheel, it was revealed yesterday in a survey carried out by breakdown cover and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist.
60% of UK families sceptical of political policies
Making the UK safer and reducing crime would be the main priority for parents as one of the first things they would do to create a more family friendly UK.
Money management for children
Children are becoming increasingly interested in their own finances and money management arrangements, according to new research from Halifax.
Brits say mums are the real heroes
When we think of heroes it’s perhaps a courageous fireman or a crime-busting super-cop who spring to mind but apparently most Brits see their mums as their number one hero.