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Mums should buy second-hand baby gear, declares MP
By Susie Boone on 02/08/2010 11:12:34
MP mistakenly tells parents they should go to charity shops for car seats and cots
Tory MP, Andrea Leadsom, has caused concern among experts after telling parents to buy their baby gear, including car seats, from charity shops.Mums feeling the pinch were told that they didn't need new cots, car seats or prams. "There's a surplus
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Charity pulls its socks up
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/02/2006 11:00:00
Funky socks and tights that raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
In recent years, charities have become far more savvy at raising money through everyday events like shopping or buying petrol.Great Ormond Street Hospital is no exception and now, when you're shopping for tights for your little princess or new socks
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Tracey Emin Donates Art to Children's Charity
By Sarah Lawson on 10/08/2009 07:59:21
Mothers4Children raffles off amazing new art and a host of other high class goodies to support children around the world
The charity set up by model and actress Lisa B has a wide range of top celeb supporters who all share her campaign to improve the lives of children across the world. And now she and the charity’s trustees - Yasmin Le Bon, Trinny Woodall, Anya
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ZSL Hot Hugs for loveable snuggles
By Sarah Lawson on 13/02/2007 02:18:42
If you're feeling achy after a day lugging your bump around, the scented cuddly animals from London Zoo's online shop might be the cuddly treat you need!
and zebra. They cost £24 (which compares favourably with non-charity versions of the same), plus £5 p&p if you’re not buying them from the ZSL shop at the zoo or park. The profits go directly back into the conservation and research work ZSL does for real
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Couples more likely to conceive with nutritional therapy than IVF
By Kimberley Smith on 08/02/2011 13:33:49
Pregnancy success rates for couples following a healthy nutritional plan is higher than IVF, according to research
A good diet could be more successful for getting pregnant than fertility treatment, reveals a new study.The research by Foresight, a charity that helps couples conceive naturally, has suggested that nutritional therapy can be 30% more successful
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Are you a green parent?
By Debra Stottor on 25/02/2009 02:38:54
Are you doing enough to save your child's planet? Try our simple questionnaire and find out!
) I pass them on to friends with younger kids or give to the local charity shop. Any that are ruined I throw outc) I hand them on to friends/charity. Ruined clothes I use as cleaning cloths about the house9 What will your priorities be next time you
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Save While you Spend with KidStart
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/11/2008 01:42:07
We love this simple way to add to your baby's Child Trust Fund savings while you do your regular shopping
Most of us love the fact that loyalty card systems mean we can earn money-off vouchers, tickets to Legoland and more while we do our high street shopping, and now there's a simple and easy way to top up your Child Trust Fund, with Kid
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Father's Day is This Sunday!
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/06/2008 05:05:39
New dads, old dads, grandads, dads-to-be – they all need a bit of recognition once in a while, just like us mums do…
their floral splendour!For more ideas or to shop, go to www.boden.co.uk.Everyman Charity Dad BadgesFor a cute little trinket that also raises valuable funds for charity, try the Everyman pin badges available at all branches of Debenhams. Designed like old
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Amoralia bras for breastfeeding
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/05/2007 01:01:09
Just because you're making milk, doesn't mean you have to feel like a Jersey cow! Amoralia make stylish bras for special mums.
about comfort and feeling as glamorous as you should do in these special months!What is Amoralia?Amoralia is an online shop where you can buy maternity lingerie, maternity bras and nursing (for breastfeeding) bras. When founder Jules Fossett realised how
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Baby Boden's autumn/winter range
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/10/2007 01:41:32
Although clothes company Boden have had baby clothes before, they have now introduced a special range for tots!
last week I was giving clothes still vibrant in colour and soft to touch to the charity shop, and those clothes have been through a lot of wearing and many washes!)On items for smaller children and babies, poppers and side-buttons make getting
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