Helen Le Caplain

Scarlett Moffatt, who is expecting her second child, suggests five ways parents can recreate holiday experiences at home during the six-week summer break: a garden beach club, a home kids' club, tapas-style meals, family entertainment and low-cost outings. The ideas form part of a Google Gemini campaign called “Gemidorm,” which encourages parents to use AI for tailored activities, menus and itineraries. Google research cited in the piece highlights parental stress over costs, boredom and finding age-appropriate activities, while swimming, beach trips, kids' clubs and family time rank among children's preferred holiday experiences.

A survey of 2,000 Britons finds that excessive indoor heat significantly affects mood, relationships, daily routines and productivity, with more than half reporting conflicts at home and many unable to sleep properly. Younger adults and Londoners experience the greatest disruption, and parents and caregivers worry about dependents during hot weather. Most respondents feel poorly equipped to manage rising summer temperatures, relying on basic coping methods that many say are ineffective. Expert commentary highlights the psychological consequences of prolonged heat, while DREO promotes its TurboCool Misting Fan as a more effective cooling option.

A Ginsters survey of 2,000 UK adults finds toasted sandwiches ranked as Britain’s top comfort food amid growing frustration with complex kitchen gadgets. Many consumers prefer simpler appliances, with toaster usage increasing and lunch preparation often constrained by limited time. Ginsters has launched the Pastry Toastie, promoted as a quick, mess‑free hot lunch option available in several flavours at major retailers.