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: post your questions

Mary Berry

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 cake-y query? Ask it now!

Campaign to 'encourage' earlier conception

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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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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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10 easy ways to support a good cause

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Give More: Struggling to help out your favourite cause due to limited time and money? Take a look at Give More's 10 ideas for getting involved with good causes and be inspired.

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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