Family and Parenting

The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut is topping Christmas wish lists, and it's easy to see why

The last remaining blacksmith's forge in south west Lancashire on Kenyon Lane, Lowton, just before closure in 1968. The blacksmith is possibly Herbert Jordan. There was another smithy just round the corner on Newton Road.

30 surnames that reveal your ancestors’ jobs

Toy Story 5 has just landed on Yoto and I've ordered it straight away for my son

Disney's Toy Story 5 is now on Yoto and I ordered it right away

Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: I tried the £89.99 screen-free player for kids

New Yoto cards include myths, escape room challenges and mysteries

Parents of sporty kids spend on average £1,216 a year on fuel getting their children to training and matches, racking up some 1,716 miles.

Parents fork out £1,216 a year on kids' sport trips

The Original Tour

The London bus tour offering families 20% off tickets this half-term

Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: I tried the £89.99 screen-free player for kids

Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: Is it worth £89.99?

I found a London sightseeing deal for October half-term that my eight-year-old would love

The Original Tour has 20% off family tickets this half term

The Original Tour takes in Buckingham Palace

Big discount on fun sightseeing bus trip around London landmarks

Cresswell Towers, in Northumberland, is one of 65 holiday parks run by Parkdean Resorts in the UK

Half-term family breaks from under £100 at dozens of holiday parks

A fifth of young adults don't know how to use a washing machine when they leave home, says a new poll

Young adults admit washing machine struggles

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range is currently 25% off for Nectar customers, with several freezer-friendly options that could help shoppers get ahead on Christmas food, including this Mini Pies & Vol Au Vent Sharing Selection.

Sainsbury’s Christmas food hack saves shoppers 25%

The Works recall party balloons over 'cancer chemical' fears

The Works recalls party balloons over carcinogen fears

Amazon’s kids’ tablet has a huge 10.1-inch screen

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids tablet is No.1 bestseller

MPs want greater protection for children using smartphones

MPs demand Apple and Google block nude images on children’s phones

La Redoute recalls bathrobe over 'fire safety risk'

La Redoute recalls bathrobe over 'fire safety risk'

JP Kennedy and Kymmi Jeffery with daughters Snow and Pebble, known as The Occult Family, inside their haunted room with haunted dolls.

Meet the family living with Britain’s ‘most haunted’ doll
A Cheshire family dubbed the real-life Addams Family are opening up their collection of supposedly haunted objects, including Annie the doll, a uranium tea set and a ‘haunted’ mirror.
Ottilie Von Henning

People with money issues shouldn’t need to pay for advice

FCA warns over debt advice red flags

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Seven online dangers parents must tackle first

New uni students can't wait for mum and dad to clear off, says a new survey

Freshers want parents gone within three hours of university move-in

Pampers New Baby Size 3 nappies and wipes bundle available on Amazon

Pampers nappies and wipes bundle is now £29.13

The treatments are aimed at dogs and cats

Why turning your heating on could trigger a flea infestation

The Very promotion includes LEGO DUPLO sets featuring Bluey, Disney Frozen, Spidey, vehicles and animals.

The LEGO DUPLO sets designed for different toddler ages

Primark urgently recall Disney purse over serious chemical risk

Breaking Primark recalls Disney purse over chemical risk

Nine in 10 parents encounter road rage on the school run

Nine in 10 parents face school-run road rage

The collection includes a life-size interactive sci-fi cockpit, which James restored and hopes will fetch around £1,000.

Dad sells LEGO fortune to fund IVF for second baby

Paddington’s Suitcase eight-book picture book gift set

Eight Paddington books are now just £11.99

Bugaboo x Stella McCartney launches the designer pram collection new mums will love

Bugaboo and Stella McCartney launch stylish new pram collection
Three iconic Bugaboo strollers get a luxury Stella McCartney makeover, complete with matching accessories.
Natalie Dixon

I packed this screen-free gadget for our camping trip and it was a lifesaver during the long car journeys

The clever gadget I now pack for every family trip

Expert reveals storing items directly on top of insulation reduces effectiveness by up to 50%.

Six Ways to Slash Energy Bills Before October

Steve Bish

Estate planner shares five tips for families facing probate delays

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.

Regatta back-to-school essentials from £4.80

The NEC in Birmingham has announced a giveaway for the bank holiday weekend

Free tickets for family days out at NEC

A teenage college student flogged £300,000 worth of Lego figures on eBay in the last year.

Teen’s £300K Lego empire from old toys

A first look at Warner Bros’ new Harry Potter shop coming to London’s Oxford Street in November.

Harry Potter’s biggest UK shop opens in London

A Yoto player can entertain children for years with its ever-expanding collection of stories and music.

The clever kids' gift that grows with them

Thrill-seekers can celebrate National Rollercoaster Day 2026 with iconic rides and family adventures at Merlin Entertainments’ UK theme parks.

Ride the thrills this National Rollercoaster Day 2026

These special glasses help you enjoy the eclipse safely

Solar eclipse glasses now from £17.74 on Amazon

A teacher was stunned when one of his pupils' end-of-year cards thanked him for helping her to 'shine as much as his BALD HEAD'.

Pupil's savage thank-you card goes viral

Families can save on late summer breaks at Glendale Holiday Park in Cumbria as part of the Park Holidays Big Summer Sale, with entertainment, family facilities and easy access to the Lake District and Solway Coast.

Park Holidays launches summer sale with up to 35% off

A mum claims her son needed a skin graft when a squishy toy purchased from Lidl 'heated up on a windowsill and exploded' - leaving him with horror burns.

Boy needed skin graft after squishy toy 'exploded'

Classic cars can be a lifestyle choice, as well as a way of saving a few quid

Young drivers are choosing classic VW Beetles

Charlene Woracker has cut her family's summer holiday spending by £650 using meal planning, homemade snacks and free family activities.

Mum cuts summer holiday costs by £650

Our guide compares four of the best laptops for GCSE and A-level students, from budget-friendly Chromebooks and Windows laptops to premium Apple and ASUS models.

Best laptops for GCSE and A-level students in 2026

Buying the Yoto Player was the simple switch that helped my son forget about his tablet

How the Yoto Player helped my son swap tablet time for stories

Steve Bish

'Get talking about death and inheritance,' says planning expert

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Meet the voice behind Yoto Daily Jake Harris

Jane Hawkes

Why discussing inheritance matters

I always struggle to buy birthday gifts until I discovered Bunches does much more than just flowers

Why Bunches is my new go-to website for thoughtful gifts

The Silver Cross Cove 2 Chocolate Travel System Accessory Bundle includes eight coordinated essentials for parents and babies

The Silver Cross bundle new parents will love

Ten toys and games under £10 that will keep kids entertained all summer holidays

Ten toys under £10 to keep kids entertained this summer

The Government is urging households to prepare for emergencies including power cuts, severe weather and other disruption with a simple emergency kit.

Government's 11 emergency essentials every home should have

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Inside Yoto Daily with presenter Jake Harris

I thought I bought an audio player, but I got so much more with the Yoto Player

The Yoto Player is so much more than just an audio player

Stacey Solomon says this handheld clothing steamer is the gadget she takes everywhere, and it’s now discounted on Amazon

Stacey Solomon’s favourite clothing steamer is on sale

Amazon’s bestselling Yankony cabin bag is now £17.84, with the discounted green colour fitting Ryanair’s free underseat allowance

Bestselling Ryanair-friendly cabin bag now £17.84

Featuring a six-inch display, remote camera controls and night vision, the HelloBaby video baby monitor has been reduced by 25% on Amazon

Parents can save 25% on this large-screen HelloBaby video monitor

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