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Marie Claire Dorking
Children's slime toys sold in UK contain worrying levels of chemicals
Just how safe is slime?

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Francesca Specter
Black Christmas trees have landed and they look chic AF
Would you forgo tradition?
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The Independent
How to wrap your Christmas presents, according to the experts
Shopping for Christmas presents is no mean feat, but once you’ve done that, another task arises: wrapping the things. When it comes to tasks, preparation is key, and gift-wrapping is no different. Before you begin the process, ensure you have everything you need, says gift wrapping expert Jane Means, whose clients include Harrods and Dior.
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Marie Claire Dorking
Scientists pinpoint the exact time you're most likely to have a heart attack over Christmas
On Christmas Eve the risk of suffering a heart attack increases by 37%
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Evening Standard
You can now buy foot long pigs in blankets from M&S
If you've ever had qualms about the size of regular pigs in blankets, this is your year. M&S has launched a foot-long version of the festive classic. Marks and Spencer has joined other supermarkets like Asda and Aldi by adding the extended creation to its line of Christmas treats.
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Danielle Fowler
The best last-minute Christmas stocking fillers for £10 and under
From hard-to-kill plants to the game sure to keep your grandma from nodding off on the sofa, look no further for this year's most coveted stocking fillers.
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Nicole Sforza
9 over-the-top Christmas trees you have to see to believe
Decorating a Christmas tree with ornaments you bring out year after year is a wonderful tradition — but for some, it can start to feel a little more ho-hum rather than ho ho ho. Whether you’re itching for something different this year, already daydreaming about how you’re going to decorate your tree next year, or just love to look at some super-creative Christmas trees, you’re in luck. We’ve rounded up nine of our favorite themed trees to give you all the inspiration you need, from a tree dotted with colorful butterflies to a candy-coated tree you’ll want to nibble on. Read more from Yahoo Lifestyle: • How to set up a Christmas tree — without trashing your home or breaking your back • How modern families are celebrating their diversity during the holidays • 14 polka-dot dresses inspired by Kate Middleton to wear this Christmas Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter for nonstop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day.
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The Independent
7 best Christmas cheese boards
Christmas is a time for celebrating, and enjoying food with friends and family remains one of the best ways to do so. As any turophile, or cheese lover, will attest, cheese is a good idea any time of year, but all good festive feasts call for a cheese board. For many people, Christmas has long been the ultimate occasion for over-indulging.
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Danielle Fowler
The best Christmas jumpers for men, women and children
Nothing kick-starts Christmas more than a Mark Darcy-inspired knit and this year, there are more festive jumpers on offer than ever before. Yep, there’s no longer room for excuses. The fash pack will be pleased to see a handful of chic fair isle numbers which won’t look out of place in the office while the kids will be kept quiet courtesy of ‘Star Wars’-themed winter gear. Meanwhile, high street heroes Next and Debenhams are determined to spread festive cheer to the greatest scrooges amongst us with slogan-emblazoned jumpers it’ll prove hard to say no to. The best part? With money famously tight in December, you needn’t spend a small fortune and can save up for those last-minute pressies instead… Whether you’re planning a sweet family snap in matching knits or are in need of an oversized sweatshirt for Christmas dinner , look no further for the most sought-after festive jumpers this year. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for non-stop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day. For Twitter updates, follow @YahooStyleUK . Read more from Yahoo Style UK: Sustainable gift ideas: This year’s best guilt-free Christmas presents Gift ideas for him: The best Christmas presents for the men in your life Gift ideas for her: The best Christmas presents for the women in your life
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Francesca Specter
How to give back this Christmas season, from donating turkey leftovers to volunteering
Think about those less fortunate this December.
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Danielle Fowler
The UK’s sexiest Santa has been revealed and now we're even more excited for Christmas
Bring on the festive season.
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The Independent
More than half of adults have ruined Christmas dinner, survey claims
Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found six in 10 have at some point messed up the main Christmas meal. Over-cooking the carrots, burning the treasured pigs in blankets and ending up with soggy roast potatoes also featured in the top 20 list. It was revealed the average person will cater for around five people at Christmas time and four in 10 admitted they are worse at cooking if there are additional people watching them.
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Matilda Long
The ultimate food and drink gift guide for Christmas 2018
Christmas is a time to indulge, and that often means treating yourself to a delicious treat or your favourite tipple.
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Marie Claire Dorking
Parents warned about dangers of button batteries this Christmas, following child's death
Button Batteries can be fatal if swallowed by children and babies
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Danielle Fowler
Gift ideas for her: The best Christmas presents for the women in your life
From the seriously coveted Dyson Airwrap to the silky pyjamas on everyone's festive wish list, these are the presents we sure hope to find under the Christmas tree.
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Danielle Stacey
Kate pays tribute to RAF families during speech at Christmas party
The Duchess of Cambridge wore a very apt outfit for the occasion.
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Danielle Stacey
The Christmas trees are up at Buckingham Palace and they're as fabulous as you'd expect
You have to see the decorations.
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Marie Claire Dorking
Radio station bans 'Baby it's cold outside' from festive playlist because of #MeToo
"In a world where #MeToo has finally given women the voice they deserve, the song has no place."
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Marie Claire Dorking
School puts £50 limit on spending on teachers' gifts at Christmas
How much is too much to spend on your child's teacher?
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The Independent
8 best real Christmas trees
Can you remember how it felt the first few times you saw a Christmas tree put up in your living room? The most traditional in these parts is the Norway spruce, the first tree popularly used as a Christmas tree in the UK. The oldest living member of the species is a tree in Sweden called Old Tjikko, whose 9,560-year-old root system far predates Christmas, Christianity and the Coca-Cola truck.
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Danielle Stacey
Kate and William 'will spend Christmas at Sandringham' with Harry and Meghan
There have been reports that the couples would be celebrating separately.
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Francesca Specter
Best mince pies: Where to buy yours this Christmas
Find out what was the winning choice.
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Yahoo Style UK team
Cool advent ideas you can try at home this festive season
From festive films to decorating the tree, these are the most creative advent ideas to celebrate the countdown to Christmas.
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Olivia Morris
Princess Diana reportedly made an awkward blunder at her first Christmas as a royal
It seems Diana didn't get the memo about presents.
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Danielle Fowler
Argos launches parasol Christmas trees that no cat or child will be able to destroy
Argos has found a solution to a common Christmas dilemma.