Summer beauty week: what to do, and how to do it

Pedicure

Yes, yes, we know the weather's still not playing ball, but it's time to start leading by example. Stand by for a week of summer beauty advice, from make-up to fake tans, starting today with the definitive Mumsnet guide to home pedicures (aka 'horned hooves and how to avoid them'). 

Mary Berry webchat

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Tuesday, 10am: Mary Berry - queen of bakeoffs and scourge of the soggy bottom - will be here at Gransnet for a live webchat tomorrow. Got a cakey question? Ask it now!

Campaign to 'encourage' earlier conception

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In the news: Kate Garraway is fronting a campaign aimed at "alerting" women to the dangers of leaving pregnancy until later in life. But are women really unaware of the risks? What do you think?

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Local site of the week

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Bristol: Local editor Selena on the best her city has to offer, from vintage clothes shops to art galleries, and perfect parks to "incredible monkfish".

Meat-free Monday: can you do it?

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Quick make-up tips

Listen to Boots Feel Good Forum to discover quick beauty tips, and you could win £500.

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WorkFest 2013: book now!

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Bored of your job? Got a brilliant business idea but too nervous to try it? Mumsnet WorkFest, sponsored by Barclays, could transform your prospects and inspire you to start out on your own. One month to go: book your place now.

Readers! It's book giveaway time

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Invisible Girl is a moving tale about a girl, who runs away from home and slips through the cracks when she's caught between arguing parents and moving house. We have 50 free copies: apply now!


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Pregnancy calendar

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Week by week: From bundle of cells to bundle of joy, find out how your body and your baby are changing, in our calendar.

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Family competitions

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Our May prizes include a travel system worth £500, a complete set of the new Uniqlo clothing collection, a £500 Reiss gift card, a set of 10 Minute Solution DVDs - and more.

Ovulation explained

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Use our ovulation calculator to figure out your most fertile days - and take a look at our advice on preparing for pregnancy and what to do if you're struggling to conceive.


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Potty training

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Everything you need to know: Tips on how to tell when your toddler's ready for potty-training, and how to go about the whole messy business - plus, getting your child to stay dry through the night.