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Busy mums, we've found a tech gadget that will help keep your life organised while being fun and accessible for your little ones.The Cricut Joy Xtra just landed in the Amazon Prime Day sale and it promises to be your new best friend.The wonderful device, ordinarily priced at £249.99, can currently be swooped up in a starter bundle deal for £199.99, slashing a whopping £50 off the retail price and marking the first time the device has ever landed in the Prime Day sales. Michelle Darlow, our OK! Style Director and hard-working mum of two youngsters, swears by this chaos-saving machine: "As a busy working mum with two young kids, I'm always on the lookout for a 'mum-hack' especially when it involves a gadget that can help to organise the chaos.The Cricut printer is so fun and easy to use, you can take a picture on your phone of your kids drawing and then send it to the printer and stick it on anything.

Amazon Prime Day sales might not officially kick off until midnight on July 16, but that hasn't stopped some retailers from launching their sales early, which means you can be nabbing yourself some amazing discounts to be had already. It's also the perfect time to snap up pricier items with a hefty saving, particularly when it comes to technology.

After raising seven children with boxing champ husband Tyson Fury, it's no surprise that Paris Fury is a pro at parenting hacks and saving pennies. She recently took to her Instagram stories to share her top pick for new parents, posting an adorable photo of baby Rico in a pre-dinner bath.

M&S has already launched its latest back-to-school range, even though the school holidays haven't started yet. Parents can find everything their kids need for the new academic year in September, including winter and summer wardrobe essentials like dresses, skirts, jumpers, shirts and polos, and right now parents can save themselves 20% off just about everything.The 20% off discount is only applicable to school clothing and doesn't include children's footwear, hosiery, underwear, outerwear, accessories, school bags, or lunch boxes.

Kenny Thomas may be have been one of the biggest pop stars of the 90’s, with eight Top 40 singles and two Top 10 albums under his belt, but as is often the way for musicians, his 30-year career has been full of highs and lows. However, for the last 7 and a half years, the Thinking About Your Love singer has had much bigger things on his mind than his next hit, as he’s been battling to save the life of his daughter Christina, was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just 4 years old. London-born Kenny, 56, who has four children with his wife Francisca, says of his daughter’s illness: “It came like a bolt out of the blue and turned out lives upside down.

Angel Brooker was just a 15 year old schoolgirl when she found out she was pregnant. Still studying for her important school exams, the teenager exclusively revealed to new! that she was "shaking" as she run downstairs to show her mum the positive test. Angel, now 19, from Highbridge, Somerset, said: "I just couldn't believe it.

When it comes to post-pregnancy undies, comfort is key. After giving birth, you'll want your smalls to be super soft, easy-wearing and breastfeeding-friendly. But just because something is comfortable doesn't mean it can't be cute, too.

We can't quite believe it, but summer may finally have hit the UK with temperatures set to soar over the coming week. Although we're thrilled about the warmer weather, it's also left us frantically searching for quick and easy ways to keep cool without breaking the bank.Thankfully Amazon shoppers may have found the perfect budget-friendly solution, as they rave about the Bestway Sea Creature Paddling Pool, £6 here (was £10.14), which has become an Amazon sensation, landing at number one in the retailer's best seller list.

While many mums choose to stop breastfeeding before their little one's second birthday, some decide to continue for a bit longer. However, when it's extended 'too long', it can raise eyebrows among family and friends who may find it unusual.

Millie Mackintosh, the chic former Made in Chelsea personality, took to Instagram recently to share her amazing Amazon finds that make travelling with kids a breeze. In her latest Instagram update, Millie walks us through a range of travel "hacks" she swears by to ensure family getaways go off without a hitch. She's got every parent covered with cool items like digital drawing pads and compact portable fans all designed to keep the kiddos entertained and comfortable, even on those pesky long-haul flights or warm cabin conditions.

Joel Dommett has opened up on the “rollercoaster” ride that is parenting after he became a dad for the first time when he and wife Hannah Cooper welcomed baby son Wilde into the world last September. The Masked Singer host, 39, explained how despite every day being “absolutely insane”, he has loved being a dad to his nine month old. “It really is like a rollercoaster in the way that when you're going up, you're so stressed, and then it gets to the top and then it goes over and you're like ‘this is the most fun I've ever had in my entire life and I love it so much,’” he told The Sun.

Ashley Cain has opened up about his experience of Father’s Day, three years after his daughter Azaylia tragically passed away after being diagnosed with leukaemia. In an exclusive and emotional interview, former footballer Ashley, 33, revealed that following his devastating loss occasions such as Father’s Day have become “extremely difficult” for him and they “don't feel that celebratory” after he laid his eight month old daughter to rest. “Day to day life is difficult enough as it is, but you have to find ways to suck it up, get by and cope.

My children spent weeks excitedly planning our trip to Legoland - peppering conversation with dreams of rollercoasters, refillable slushies and arguments about who would build the fastest racing car. So why then, as we finally explored Miniland on a warm sunny day, did they beg to be somewhere else? "I want to go back to our Lego house," was the request of my five-year-old, who had just had his "best night ever" sleeping in a plastic brick cabin straight out of a storybook.

It can be super stressful travelling as a family. Parents with young children will know the struggles of trying to keep kids happy and quiet throughout flights. But sometimes, it can feel impossible to get your little ones off to sleep.Thankfully though, there are industry insiders out there who are willing to share some advice.

Greg Rutherford revealed he has had to rush his son to hospital after he suffered a bloody head injury.The former Olympian and Dancing On Ice star told his fans on social media his six-year-old son had been involved in a serious accident.The 37-year-old announced that the incident will have likely left his son with a scar. After confessing to being accident prone, and suffering a serious injury while competing on Dancing On Ice himself, the dad-of-three joked that his son Rex, is just as bad. Posting to his Instagram stories, Greg said: "It would seem we have created my exact replica in Rexy.

Kids do say the darndest things, don't they? Sometimes, their innocent remarks can leave you red-faced. Whether they're spilling family secrets or just being overly energetic, it's easy to feel a tad embarrassed by your little ones' antics - but hey, it's all part of parenting, and you just carry on with your day.

Theres a new trend in baby names, and it's all about revisiting the classics. Old-fashioned monikers once associated with our nans and granddads are making a major comeback this year. One woman seeking some vintage inspiration for her friend's soon-to-be born baby girl took to the Facebook group, Learning and Exploring Through Play.

Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne has become a father to a son and was seen with his little one over the weekend for the first time since becoming a dad. Mathew, 45, is married to set designer Celina Bassili and according to The Sun the pair reportedly became parents shortly after they got married in 2021 though they kept their exciting news under wraps. In pictures obtained by The Sun, Mathew can be seen pushing a pram while Celina cradles a baby.

A couple have gone viral after sharing the baby names they won't be using - and one particularly unique name has left people gobsmacked. Choosing a name for your newborn is one of the most significant decisions new parents will make. It's a thrilling process that can take years of thought for some, while others have had their hearts set on certain names from a young age.

Being a mum for the first time is daunting, we all can agree. When your little bundle of joy finally arrives, it's normal for friends and family to be eager to meet them. But that can become stressful quickly especially when dealing with the exhaustion that comes from baby-care and yearning for a quiet moment alone to unwind.

Nothing is worse than dealing with a crying baby who is struggling with gas. It's distressing for the little ones, who can be in real pain, as well as tired parents who are desperate for some peace and quiet.Thankfully though, a nurse has shared her top tip for preventing the problem. Mum-of-four Danielle Anne Manton-Kelly, also known as The Enchanted Nanny online, often shares parenting advice.