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

Today, 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!

Toddlers in nurseries: too unruly?

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In the news: Childcare minister Elizabeth Truss has criticised "chaotic" nurseries, where "too many children are running around" for failing to prepare children for school life. What do you think?


Campaign to 'encourage' earlier conception

Pregnancy

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".



Quick make-up tips

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Baby names: we're here to help

Top 2011 baby names

Use our baby name finder to discover what a name means, whether you're following the flock and even what Mumsnetters 'predict' for your child's future based on their name.


WorkFest 2013: book now!

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.

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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!


10 easy ways to support a good cause

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.

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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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Campaigns of the week

The Big Lunch

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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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

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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Weaning babies

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Your questions answered: Worried about when and how to move your baby on to solid food? We've distilled MN wisdom on the messy business of moving your baby on from a milk-only diet.

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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