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Tip of the day

Never ask a child IF they need the loo... moodlum

Recipe of the week

Carmenere's cinder toffee: sweet, sticky, made-in-five-minutes toffee squares that'll spark off a few 'yums' among the 'oohs' and 'aahs' of your little fireworks-watchers.

Quote of the week

CaptainNancy's (admirably succinct) family rules: "Don't be a dingbat/duffer. Keep calm and carry on. Dream big. Shut up and get on with it."

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Parenting news

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'Cheating' parents condemned

Parents who 'steal' places for their children at popular schools should face tougher penalties, says the schools' adjudicator. Thousands of families could miss out on free nursery places. Read these stories and more...

Live from the Towers

Gordon Brown

Mumsnet webchats

Recent guests who've submitted to a grilling joined us for tea and biscuits include the PM and Professor David Salisbury. Next webchat: author Anthony Horowitz.

Internet award

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Red Hot Women

Take a pat on the back! Mumsnet has won Red magazine's Internet Award. It has pride of place on MNHQ's windowsill trophy shelf and we promise to keep it well dusted.


Book club

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Book of the month

November's shortlist are all drawn from a series of once-lost but now-rediscovered early 20th century novels. Which one will be crowned Mumsnet Forgotten Classic?

Competitions

Winning ticket

Win a Wii console

Plus Family Party: Outdoor Fun, a Bob the Builder construction site, soft toy and bath set, Sleepy Igglepiggles or Purity skincare goodies.


Pregnancy

Pregnancy: The Mumsnet Guide book cover

Mumsnet guides

Already pregnant? Planning a baby? Arm yourself with our latest guide, and draw on the wit and wisdom of Mumsnetters at every hormone-sodden stage.

Baby name finder

Baby sitting

Tarquin or Timothy?

Aisha or Alison? Find out Mumsnetters' predictions for the names you're thinking of - and then feel free to add your own personal prejudices preferences.


THE EVERYDAY KITCHEN waitrose new
Waitrose has been in collaboration with Mumsnet to produce a web series showcasing how quick and tasty culinary achievements can be an everyday feature in your kitchen. Click HERE to watch the final episode and to try this week's recipes.

HALIBORANGE
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Struggling to entertain the troops? Help is at hand, as Britain's Got Talent stars Flawless have used their skill and passion for dance to create a series of tutorials for the Haliborange Shiny School.


Food

November seasonal food - squash

Family meals

All the ingredients you need: what's in season, budget eats, children's party food, meal planners and delicious recipes.

Education

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Do your homework

Revision notes on choosing schools, negotiating admissions, the school run, SATs, bullying, home education and more.


Product reviews

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Trikes, pushchairs...

...days out, highchairs, cots, slings, tents, holidays, books, DVDs and much, much more. All chosen and reviewed by experts - you.

Mumsnet Local

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Meet other mums

Need a dance class or toddler group? Want to know about summer holiday playschemes? The answer is your Mumsnet Local site.


Travel

Deckchair

Family holidays

Pick up advice from the experts – that's you – on stress-free holidaying (home or abroad) with your family, plus packing checklists.

10:10 campaign

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Take the pledge

Find out about the 10:10 campaign and what you can do to cut carbon emissions. (If you already are, please tell the rest of us what we should be doing!)


Mumsnet TV

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Birth and beyond

Watch edited clips from the Discovery Channel parenting series Carrie and Justine did way back when. And don't miss our very own videos, starring Mumsnetters.

 


 

 

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