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2 weeks ago | 
mumsnet.com | Lucy Cotterill
Warmer weather is finally on its way, and let’s be honest - most British houses just aren’t built to cope with heatwaves. Whether you live in a Victorian-style terrace or a modern two-bedroom apartment, it’ll take more than keeping your curtains closed to keep your bedrooms cool this summer. Stifling hot days and extreme temperatures are becoming increasingly common, with 2025 predicted to be one of the hottest years on record.
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3 weeks ago | 
mumsnet.com | Lucy Cotterill
Blenders make a great addition to any kitchen, but many of us aren’t using them to their full potential. Whether you’re using a jug blender or a ‘stick’ hand blender, these nifty kitchen gadgets can produce far more than baby food and morning smoothies. When it comes to fuss-free family meals, drinks and snacks, Mumsnet users certainly know their stuff and are regularly putting their blenders to good use.
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3 weeks ago | 
mumsnet.com | Lucy Cotterill
Whether you want a comfy space to snuggle up with your other half or a slouchy seat option where the kids can relax with a book or tablet, bean bags are fast becoming a fashionable and practical seating option for a modern home. From movie nights to gaming, they work for a whole host of purposes too.
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3 weeks ago | 
mumsnet.com | Lucy Cotterill
If the last two years have taught us anything, it's just how much we need fresh air, open spaces and exercise. And what better way to achieve this than with a National Trust membership so that you can get outside with the family, explore nature reserves and bring history to life at 500+ heritage sites.
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3 weeks ago | 
mumsnet.com | Lucy Cotterill
The cost of living crisis is affecting many families in the UK, however of all the increasing household expenses, from rising gas and electricity prices to the fluctuating cost of fuel, the rapidly increasing prices at supermarket tills are one of the most difficult to avoid.
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3 weeks ago | 
mumsnet.com | Lucy Cotterill
There’s no denying that good old Blighty has its fair share of active rain clouds, but the silver lining is that it’s the perfect excuse to splash out on new wet weather attire. Let’s face it. Umbrellas are more trouble than they’re worth in blustery conditions and aren’t exactly manageable when you’re in charge of a pushchair or several kids.
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3 weeks ago | 
mumsnet.com | Lucy Cotterill
Are you keen to get into the Halloween ‘spirit’ this season (see what we did there?)Love it or hate it, Halloween is an exciting time for children, with the opportunity to dress up, go trick-or-treating, or even head out to Halloween parties with friends. Decorating your home for Halloween, both inside and out, can not only send a visual message that you’re happy to receive trick or treaters at your front door, but it can also help create some fun and excitement during the darker autumn nights.
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3 weeks ago | 
mumsnet.com | Lucy Cotterill
Have you ever struggled to get your gynaecological symptoms taken seriously, or failed to get the referral you need? You are not alone. Millions of women across the UK live with painful gynaecological conditions, and some go completely undiagnosed for years. We asked Mumsnetters to share their questions for Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Sujata Gupta of Circle Health Group and were overwhelmed with responses from users who have struggled with their gynaecological health.
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3 weeks ago | 
mumsnet.com | Lucy Cotterill
Chances are, if you have your own home, you’ll have amassed quite a collection of knives in your kitchen over the years. From a serrated bread knife to the old faithful chef’s knife that you bring out when preparing all your family’s meals, you may even have a number of others that sit gathering dust at the back of your knife block or kitchen drawer.
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3 weeks ago | 
mumsnet.com | Lucy Cotterill
Let’s be frank, no one likes spending more time cooking than they need to, especially during the week. As a result, it’s no surprise that the best slow cooker models have become increasingly popular in recent years. Thanks to their ‘throw it all in and leave it’ abilities, slow cookers allow meals to be prepared well in advance, gently cooking at a low temperature whilst you work or run errands and filling your home with delicious aromas in the process.
