Fake tan fiascos: how to tackle them

Orange

Summer beauty week: If you've ever dabbled in the dark arts of fake tanning, you'll know how much potential there is for things to enter Tango territory. We've rounded up Mumsnetters' creative suggestions on how to tone things down - from lemon juice to toothpaste to, erm, Mister Muscle.

WorkFest 2013: James Caan to headline

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Half-term activities near you

Half term

Local: Need ideas for things to do next week? Look no further. Our Local Editors have rounded up their pick of activities in your area, from art classes and boat clubs to museums and theatres.


Porn, the internet and our children

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Readers! It's giveaway time

A Commonplace Killing

A Commonplace Killing is a gripping murder story about the dark truths of postwar austerity Britain. Learn Love in a Week is a hilarious novel about modern marriage and family. We have 50 free copies: apply now!


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'Women can sleepwalk into infertility'

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Webchat: Kate Garraway and Zita West came in to talk about the Get Britain Fertile campaign on age-related infertility. Read their responses to your criticism that women are already aware of the risks.

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Iodine deficiency in pregnancy 'can lower IQ'

In the news: A new study suggests that a lack of iodine - found in fish and dairy - during pregnancy could be dimming the intellect of some babies born in the UK. Are you concerned?

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Quick make-up tips

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

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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Campaigns of the week

Gather your neighbours and strengthen your community by holding a Big Lunch on Sunday 2 June. You can also help Z2K with its efforts to support families in financial difficulty. 

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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

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.

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