The weather is warming up, the clocks have sprung forward an hour meaning the nights are lighter and daffodils are adding a pop of colour to the grass verges as we drive around our towns.

Spring is here which means you're probably wanting to get your home clean and tidy. The warmer weather means more play dates, BBQs and evening drinks with friends, and you'll probably want to have your home ready for anyone popping in.

But why do we actually spring clean?

Let's take a look at the reasons spring cleaning happens and a few tips on how to make the best of your home this season...

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Christmas is only a month away, and amongst the festive excitement, there is always a huge amount of festive stress.

Buying presents, organising the Christmas dinner, wrapping, decorating, making party plans and arranging to see the family can be situations that you'd rather leave on the back burner.

The key to enjoying this Christmas?

Organisation.

Before the wrapping paper is shredded, you've heard the same Christmas Classics CD on repeat for two days and you feel like you've eaten more food than you have for the entire year, you need to ensure your home is holiday ready.

If your house is sorted, everything else will fall in to place.

Here are a few ways to ensure you're organised and ready for the festive fun...

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You've finally got your A-level results, you've accepted your uni offer, you've sorted out your UCAS forms and you've applied for your first year accommodation. You're probably feeling a few different emotions right now – excitement and nerves above the rest.

Going away to university can be a daunting process. You don't know anyone, you don't know what your halls will be like, you don't know what the work will be like and if you still live with your parents now, you have to learn to be independent... and fast.

But take it from us – you're going to be just fine!

We've all been there, and it is terrifying, so you need as much guidance as you can find in the run up to moving day. We've put together a handy list of electrical items that you'll definitely need...

For your room

Alarm clock

An alarm clock is an absolute essential for university life, and living alone in general. You're probably used to being woken up my your mum coming in your room/ the vacuum cleaner/ your siblings clattering about/ your dog jumping on your head. But at university, you have none of these things to get you up in time for lectures!

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The sun is out and it finally feels like it's Summer. REAL summer. Not the usual 'sunny for five minutes before it rains again' British summer either.

In true British form, we complain when it's cold, we complain when it's warm, and you don't want to be around if a wasp flies in our direction. But like snuggling up indoors with a fire and blanket to keep warm during the winter, we have a variety of games and toys what can help you keep cool and have fun during the summer.

It's time to think about what you can do to keep the kids amused during the school holidays. Six weeks is a long time and you can't go on road trips every single day.

We've put together a few pieces that will give your kids (young and old!) some entertainment:

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Kitchens divide opinion like no other room in the house. If you don't love cooking and baking, you probably hate it.

But whatever your thoughts, there are plenty of kitchen gadgets and accessories that will make your life easier or more fun.

To help you find the accessories to try new recipes and speed up your cooking, to making meal times more exciting, we've gathered some of our favourite kitchen gadgets. Take a look...

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Are you an expectant mother, perhaps mum to a new baby or are you an experienced mum with a brood clinging to your hip?

We want to celebrate all of you gorgeous mothers! We have put together a collection of items that we think both mother and baby need for their time together.

We have created a list of 12 essential items for mother and baby.

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When you adopt a puppy or a rescue dog, it helps to have everything you can possibly need sorted out before you bring your new furry friend home.

So here's your essential list of 15 items that you need for your new pet.

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