Summer beauty blog round-up: this year's hot tips
As part of summer beauty week, blogger London Beauty Queen asked her readers to share their summer preparation secrets. From coral nail varnish and sugar scrubs to fake tans and the best waterproof mascara to combat smudgy hayfever eyes, here's her round-up of your hottest tips so far ...
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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Mary Berry: 'Licking the bowl's the best bit!'
Webchat: Mary Berry came into Gransnet today to answer your questions on everything from why cakes sink to whether she uses a microwave. Here's what she had to say.
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Local site of the week
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".
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Baby names: we're here to help
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Readers! It's book giveaway time
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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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.
Family competitions
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Ovulation explained
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.
