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Jul 2025

The "Toddler Yell Bowl" hack is sweeping UK mums - turn screaming fits into giggles with pipe cleaners and cling film. We tested it so you don’t have to.Summer tantrums?…

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Soft Parenting Emotional Regulation Tips That Actually Work

Soft parenting sounds lovely - until your child throws a shoe and asks for snacks in the same breath. Here’s why emotional regulation is the real win (and how to…

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Jul 2025

The Survival Den

Makeup Meal Prep Hack with Cling Film – TikTok Trend for Mums

This viral ‘Makeup Meal Prep’ hack is sweeping TikTok and mums are curious: is it genius time-saver or skin breakout waiting to happen? We break it down (plus safe ways…

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Jul 2025

The Noticeboard

Why Everyone’s Talking About Iceland’s Wham Ice Lollies (Plus £5 Code for First-Time Shoppers)

Those iconic Wham bars are back - this time as ice lollies - and they’re driving UK mums wild. Here's why they’re the perfect nostalgic summer treat (and how to…

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Jul 2025

The Noticeboard

Why Every UK Mum Needs an English Heritage Membership in 2025

Imagine up to six kids under 18 visiting historic sites for free, saving cash, and exploring castles, ruins, and ancient stories together. This is why English Heritage membership is a…

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Jul 2025

The Mellow Shelf

Why Waterstones Is the Only Bookshop That Still Feels Like Magic

There’s something about stepping into Waterstones - the calm, the shelves, the soft thud of pages. It’s not just a shop. It’s the last sanctuary for bookish mums, curious kids,…

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Jul 2025

The Tool Shed

Why Elle Sera’s Golden Pill & Magnesium Are the Gentle Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed

If you’ve hit midlife fatigue, mood dips, or restless nights - and you wish for a softly supportive reset - this might just be thewellbeing ritual that feels like *you*…

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Jul 2025

The Kitchen Table

Why Balanced Boundaries Beat Overbearing or Too-Gentle Parenting in ND Homes

Gentle parenting isn’t about letting everything slide. And structure doesn’t have to mean control. Here’s how balanced boundaries can transform parenting for ND families - with warmth, presence, and less…

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Jul 2025

The Cubby

Rainy Day Indoor Fort Ideas UK: Build a Magical Cubby at Home

Rainy day? No problem. With just blankets, cushions, and a dash of imagination, UK mums are creating magical indoor forts that keep kids busy for hours. Here’s how to build…

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Jul 2025

The Snug

Why Mums Secretly Love Early Nights (and How to Make Them Happen)

Slipping into bed before 9pm isn’t lazy — it’s revolutionary. Here’s why more UK mums are embracing early nights, and how you can create a bedtime routine that feels like…

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