Your parents may drive you crazy but you love them to pieces. They brought you up, dried your tears when you scraped your knee and when that boy in year seven dumped you for no reason at all. They gave up so much for you and you are the apple of their eyes so show them how much they mean to you this Christmas. And it is not just your own parents, don’t forget his folks too, after all, they made him the man he is today!  Read more... (483 words, 3 images, estimated 1:56 mins reading time)

Baby’s first Christmas is often more exciting for the parents than it is for the baby since they will probably play longer with the wrapping than they will the actual presents. But that doesn’t mean you can’t choose a gift that’ll become a much loved toy or will have their parents thanking you for your great taste. And of course for Christmas day there are always the pudding, Santa and reindeer outfits (pictured above from Mamas & Papas, £20).  Read more... (565 words, 3 images, estimated 2:16 mins reading time)

She is your partner in crime, your confidant, your shoulder to cry on and the first person you turn to for advice so this Christmas show your best friend just how much she means to you.  Read more... (491 words, 3 images, estimated 1:58 mins reading time)

He makes you feel like a princess but what do you buy for the man in your life who has everything?  When the iPad 2 came out, he was already getting Apple store to deliver it, the new Audi is already parked outside and he has already put his name on the list for the iPhone 5 due out early next year.  Read more... (559 words, 3 images, estimated 2:14 mins reading time)

Everyone has a friend whose house is perfect, looks immaculate, cooks like Delia and all without getting a hair out of place. It can seem hard to find the perfect gift for these domestic goddesses but there are some lovely homewares out there so whether they prefer sophisticated contemporary, vintage or French farmhouse, there is plenty to choose from.  Read more... (406 words, 3 images, estimated 1:37 mins reading time)

Nothing says Christmas more than the look on children’s faces as they race down stairs to see just what Father Christmas has left them. In the first of our Christmas gift guides we look at the presents children are wishing for from Santa this year.  Read more... (654 words, 3 images, estimated 2:37 mins reading time)

When it is dark and cold outside, you don’t always want to head out on the town but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with your friends. Movies can be hard, particular if you have different tastes with beaus wanting an action film while the belles would rather watch a chick flick.  Read more... (329 words, 3 images, estimated 1:19 mins reading time)

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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK with someone being diagnosed every 10 minutes. While there are a great many success stories about people who have beaten it, there are also still a lot of people, predominantly women, who are still losing the battle. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and so at Belle we would like to highlight how you to check your own breasts and what you can do to help raise money for breast cancer charities.  Read more... (750 words, 4 images, estimated 3:00 mins reading time)

It’s the time of the year to show dad just how much he means to you.

So whether you are looking for a present for your dear ol’ dad or buying on behalf of your children to show your beau how appreciated he is as a father, here are our top tips for a gift that will ensure he will be most impressed!  Read more... (428 words, 3 images, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)

We love Easter, not only does it welcome in Spring but gives us four days of work and valuable time with the family. But what is not so good is the extra pounds that you put on from overindulging in chocolate eggs and treats.  Read more... (471 words, 4 images, estimated 1:53 mins reading time)