Is 2012 the year you're finally going to become that slimmer, kinder, fitter, richer, more organised and generally more fabulous version of yourself that you've always dreamed of? Quit fantasising, and take active steps in the right direction with a

The pavements may be lined with tree carcasses but London's ice rinks are still open and we've not lost our seasonal cheer. Don't forget to stop by our Holiday Guide and Top Shows for Under 5s for family activities ongoing through

I'm in a reflective mood on the first day of the New Year, so it's a great time to join in with the linky on Four Plus an Angel. Here are some of my top posts over the previous 12

It's been an amazing year and so much fun putting together this photo round-up. I'd like to do another review feature linking to my top posts and topics from 2011. This one is just a chance to showcase some of

From cot side to crawling, teething to toddling, we've got Christmas covered for Santa's littlest helpers. All gifts £50 or less. Ibiza Baby £9.99 at Nippaz with Attitude Banging choons remixed for crib side raving. 0 months+ Pebble Pixie Rattle £12.50 at Oliver

Bag yourselves front-row seats at some of the best live theatre for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers this Christmas. In date order: Top for Babies and Toddlers The Ugly Duckling at Polka Theatre, Wimbledon SW19 Poor little duckling faces jeers and misfortune until his luck

We've handpicked some cracking activities and events for London kids and families this Christmas. SIGHTS & SCENES LEGO Christmas Tree (pic) at St. Pancras Station, NW1 Built over 2 months using 600,000 bricks and decorated with LEGO baubles made by local school

If you go down to Oxford Street today - to the John Lewis branch, more precisely - you might be in for a nice surprise. Just over half-term, the department store unveiled a £4 million revamp of the children's floor