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Code: 10/13 DIP.11.028C Date of preparation: October 2011 © Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited, 2011. All rights reserved. EDITOR’S LETTER

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So this is Christmas and what have you done? Answers on a postcard please to Father Christmas, North Pole… To kick-start the festivities we’ve packed our Christmas special with a heap of inspiring ideas and simple solutions to help you look gorgeous in the run-up to the big day. For little ones there’s angelic festive fashion in Choir of Angels (p34), plus simply irresistible dresses for mums and mums-to-be in Party Time (p49). We go all red carpet in Twinkle Like a Star (p110) with celebrityinfluenced party looks that you can create in minutes – yes, even with an over-excited tot swinging around your ankles. And talking of celebs and mayhem, it ’s reassuring to discover – in 10 Things We All Do at Christmas (p63) – that the rich and famous are just as manic as the rest of us at this time of year. Of course it wouldn’t be Christmas without some show-stopping pressies, now would it? So check out our wish list for everyone (including you!) in All We Want for Christmas Is… (p79). In Sweet Treats for Santa and You (p122) there are spectacular and easyto-make goodies to wow the whole family. And on a practical note, with the cold season in full swing, what better time to get to grips with The Modern Mum’s Guide to Homeopathy (p114). Finally, and in the true spirit of Christmas, we bring you Child’s Play (p58) because, as Gurgle mums know, Christmas isn’t all about Spend! Spend! Spend! So kick off your shoes, sit back with a cuppa and let our experts share all their brilliant tips on how to have more fun playing with your little ones. Now that is priceless. So, all together now ladies… A very merry Christmasssss. And a happy New Yearrrrr!!

Of course it wouldn’t be Christmas without some show-stopping pressies, now would it? So check out our wish list for everyone

(p63) – that the rich and famous are just

(p122) there are spectacular and easy-

to-make goodies to wow the whole family. And on a practical note, with the cold season in full swing, what better time to get

10 Things 10 Things

(p79). In Sweet

(p114).

(p58) because, as Gurgle mums know, Christmas isn’t all about Spend! Spend! Spend! So kick off your shoes,

So, all together now ladies… A very merry Christmasssss.

As they say, never. work with children.

and animals.

Scarlett Brady Editor

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