Summer beauty blog round-up: this year's hot tips

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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'

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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?

'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.


Mary Berry: 'Licking the bowl's the best bit!'

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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.

How much?! Children and online bills

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Internet safety: Many 'free' children's apps come with pricey 'in-app purchases' - and the bills can come as a nasty surprise. Here are our tips to help you curb your children's spending without pulling the plug on their enjoyment.



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

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


Baby names: we're here to help

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WorkFest 2013: book 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!

Pregnancy calendar

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Breastfeeding help

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Your one-stop guide: Advice on establishing breastfeeding, overcoming common problems, getting your latch sorted, breastfeeding in public, going back to work...

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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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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.

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