When the summer sun comes, many of us love to spend time in our gardens. Whether it's relaxing with a book, tending to your flower beds or hosting a barbecue with friends and family, summer is a great time to be outdoors.

But after a long and cold winter, your garden will more than likely need sprucing up before you can really enjoy it. Here are our top tips for preparing your garden ahead of summer.

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Nothing says 'Easter treats' like a good old chocolate Easter egg nest!

These delectable little delights are not only a tasty treat for all the family, but they're also really easy to make. So why not gather the children together, and spend an afternoon making some lovely Easter-themed sweets?

You don't need many ingredients, and it shouldn't take more than half an hour for you to put these fun cakes together.

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Nowadays, chocolate eggs are the most common Easter treat, enjoyed by millions every year in the UK. But sometimes it's nice to try something a little more traditional.

That's why today we're bringing you this recipe for a classic Easter delicacy: Simnel cake.

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How do you like your eggs in the morning?

Are you a fan of fried? Proponent of the poached? Perhaps you're a sucker for scrambled? Do you believe that boiled is best? Or are you obsessed with omelettes?

Whichever is your favourite, egg enthusiasts unite... Here we'll show you how to cook the perfect egg this Easter.

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Baking with kids can be a fun experience, but it can also be a messy and stressful one – particularly for the adults involved! Mum and dad are often the ones left to clean up the chaos in the kitchen, while the children create more mess on the worktops.

But if you prepare effectively, you can bake with your children without the added stress. We've put together this detailed guide to baking with kids to help you overcome the drama of a messy kitchen, whilst also making it fun and educational for your children.

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