2023-01-17 11:41
Calling for Back Up
Back Up is one of the fantastic charities supported in this year’s Candis Big Give. This month, we chat to Claire Batt from Essex, whose son Alex was supported… Read More
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the candis blog is provided by melanie crabb, a mother of 7, who works part time and still manages to find the time to bring you numerous interesting blog posts all about her family.
2023-01-13 14:56
Pillar of strength
Lara Latchem, 38, from Somerset explains how Cerebra Innovation Centre helped her son Henry get back on his feet
For Henry Latchem, ten, being as active as… Read More
2023-01-10 11:20
February 2023
An exclusive benefit of being a Candis member is that you can view each issue on your computer, laptop or tablet!
This month we’ve got the perfect antidote to the dark d… Read More
2023-01-10 10:09
Chicken escalopes with lemon
Ready in 25 minutesTotal £3.53, 88p per serving
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp plain flour
3 tbsp olive oil
50g butter
large sprig… Read More
2023-01-10 10:06
Home alone
We can’t take our dogs everywhere, so leaving them at home alone is sometimes necessary. But how do you ensure that they don’t suffer separation anxiety? Blue Cros… Read More
2023-01-10 10:06
Stay warm this winter
Make this stylish snood for you or your family…
You will need
Yarn: Stylecraft Special XL Super Chunky
Main and contrast: one ball of each shade (two 20… Read More
2023-01-10 09:42
Win tickets to a West End Show
You could win top tickets to the show of your choice – the perfect gift for theatre-loving friends and family
We’ve teamed up with Red Lette… Read More
2023-01-10 09:41
Sustainable skincare
Green People is celebrating 25 years of natural and organic beauty with a routine that comforts sensitive skin with soothing, plant-based goodness. Scent-free and c… Read More
2023-01-10 09:41
Diamonds are forever
Family run business Ainsworth Jewellers is celebrating 152 years in business by giving away a £150 voucher to spend online. Choose from a selection of stunnin… Read More
2023-01-10 09:40
Best foot forward
Ideal for those who love comfort but don’t want to compromise on style, every pair of vegan-friendly Heavenly Feet shoes are expertly designed with ultimate comf… Read More
2023-01-10 09:40
Gardener’s delight
Carbon Gold’s climate-friendly biochar range was created to boost plant health, improve water efficiency, reduce disease impact and enhance soil microbiom… Read More
2023-01-10 09:38
Family fun days
One lucky reader will win an overnight stay and a trip to the zoo with Mercure Bristol Holland House and Bristol Zoological Society. At the Wild Place Project, you&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-01-09 15:43
Wordwheel February 2023
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2023-01-09 15:42
Quick Crossword February 2023
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2023-01-09 15:40
Pathfinder February 2023
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2023-01-09 15:36
Matching Pair February 2023
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2023-01-09 15:35
Cryptic Crossword February 2023
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2023-01-09 15:33
Codeword Puzzle February 2023
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2023-01-09 15:30
Three little pigs February 2023
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2022-12-14 11:22
Holiday smartly in 2023
Travel tips for cutting the cost of your holiday before it’s even begun…
Thrifty travelling
Thanks to numerous websites and schemes dedicated to h… Read More
2022-12-13 11:07
Wordwheel January 2023
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2022-12-13 11:04
Quick Crossword January 2023
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2022-12-13 11:03
Pathfinder January 2023
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2022-12-13 11:01
Matching Pair January 2023
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2022-12-13 10:58
Cryptic Crossword January 2023
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2022-12-13 10:53
Codeword Puzzle January 2023
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2022-12-13 10:50
Three little pigs January 2023
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2022-12-13 09:45
Home trends
Accents of navy blue work well in a contemporary space when paired with modern metallics and striking
Embroidered palm cushion £18
Celine velvet high- back chai… Read More
2022-12-13 09:39
January 2023
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Happy New Year!
We thought we’d start 2023 with some upd… Read More
2022-12-13 09:33
Toasty top to toe!
Keep cosy from your head to your feet in some of these wonderfully warm add-ons
We’ve got three pairs of these black suede pixie boots, worth £109, from co… Read More
2022-11-23 14:18
Easy-to-use tablet
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Easology is easy-to-use, yet with all the latest technology & features.
Designed to be easy to use, the new Samsung Galaxy T… Read More
2022-11-16 10:22
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2022-11-15 09:33
December 2022
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We know that this year has been challenging for many, but we… Read More
2022-11-14 10:15
Vanilla parfaits with mulled fruit compote
Ready in 15 minutes, plus freezing
4 egg yolks
75g golden caster sugar
300ml double cream1 tsp vanilla pasteFor the mulled fruits:200g mix… Read More
2022-11-14 10:15
Butternut & goat’s cheese strudel
Ready in 1 hour
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
800g butternut squash, cubed
200ml white wine
100ml… Read More
2022-11-14 10:15
Stuffed turkey crown
Ready in 2 hours 30 minutes
1.5kg boned turkey crown*
25g butter
2 x 90g packs Parma ham
150ml white wineFor the stuffing:25g butter
200g shallots, roughly… Read More
2022-11-14 10:15
Truffled cauliflower soup
Ready in 40 minutes
1 tbsp olive oil 25g butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped1 large head of cauliflower, roughly chopped1 med… Read More
2022-11-14 10:15
Rich chocolate wreath cake with ginger frosting
Ready in 1 hour
350g self-raising flour, sifted
2 tsp baking powder500g golden caster sugar100g good-quality cocoa powder200ml boilin… Read More
2022-11-14 10:12
Simple steps to save on your festive feast
Christmas dinner is what many of us look forward to most about the festive season – loved ones gathered around a table groaning with food… Read More
2022-11-14 10:12
Pawfect presents
Giving your pet a gift doesn’t have to cost the earth – national pet charity Blue Cross has some great ideas of toys and treats you can make this Christmas
D… Read More
2022-11-14 10:12
Sweat treats
A thoughtful present or pretty tree decoration, these biscuits are easy to make and great for sharing
Basic biscuit dough
Ready in 20 minutes, plus chilling
Th… Read More
2022-11-14 10:11
Free Helen É big awesome lash mascara
Get luscious lashes with this bestselling mascara, worth £15
This lush black mascara will perfectly frame and define your eyes, mak… Read More
2022-11-14 09:46
Magical Miko
Miko 3 is an advanced AI robot designed to engage, educate and entertain kids aged five to ten. Miko is not just a clever robot, it’s a friend with a super-sized brain… Read More
2022-11-10 11:35
Candis magazine reader survey
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2022-11-09 14:39
Building a brighter future
Yvette Edwards, 51, from London tells us how Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK supported her after her son was diagnosed with the condition
Joseph was around one yea… Read More
2022-11-09 14:31
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2022-09-20 14:33
Thai red duck and mango curry
Ready in 25 minutes
4 duck breasts, skin scored
For the duck dressing:
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp runny honey
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
For the curry:
1… Read More
2022-09-20 14:18
Pan-fried cider pheasant
Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes
2 pheasants, jointed
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
400g shallots
400g Chantenay carrots, halved if large2 garlic cloves, bashed1 tbsp plain flo… Read More
2022-09-20 14:05
Wild boar bolognese
Ready in 2 hours 10 minutes
2 tbsp olive oil
500g wild boar, cubed
125g smoked bacon, chopped
25g butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely c… Read More
2022-09-20 13:44
Venison steak
Ready in 25 minutes
4 x 200g venison steaks
For the sauce:
10g dried porcini mushrooms1⁄2 chicken stock cube25g butter150g baby mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, chop… Read More
2022-09-16 13:24
Happy Halloween!
The local witch is getting ready for Halloween and has washed her clothes to look her best! This project will look like bunting once you peg all the items on the twine
D… Read More
2022-09-14 11:28
Central perks
If you’ve never considered the Midlands as a holiday destination, maybe it’s time you looked again, says Gillian Hook
Honey-coloured buildings, pictu… Read More
2022-08-11 10:06
A hidden gem
Looking for a relaxed holiday destination steeped in history with unrivalled scenery and authentic cuisine? Sally Evans tells us why Parga, Greece, has everything you could… Read More
2022-08-11 08:49
CREATING CONNECTIONS
Kelly Owen, 44, from Norfolk shares her experience of living with endometriosis and how Endometriosis UK’s local support group has helped her through her jour… Read More
2022-08-09 09:31
September 2022
An exclusive benefit of being a Candis member is that you can view each issue on your computer, laptop or tablet!
In case you hadn’t noticed, we’ve been celebrati… Read More
2022-08-08 11:36
Wordwheel September 2022
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2022-08-08 11:34
Quick Crossword September 2022
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2022-08-08 11:26
Pathfinder September 2022
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2022-08-08 11:21
Matching Pair September 2022
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2022-08-08 11:20
Cryptic Crossword September 2022
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2022-08-08 11:15
Codeword Puzzle September 2022
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2022-08-08 11:06
Three little pigs September 2022
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2022-08-08 10:34
Win the entire page!
We’ve found amazing products to make this month extra special…
Bags of style
Versatile in style with attractive gold hardware, this chic Two-Tone Cross Body… Read More
2022-07-12 11:18
Three little pigs August 2022
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2022-07-12 11:15
Codeword Puzzle August 2022
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2022-07-12 11:13
Cryptic Crossword August 2022
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2022-07-12 11:12
Matching Pair August 2022
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2022-07-12 11:10
Pathfinder August 2022
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2022-07-12 11:03
Quick Crossword August 2022
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2022-07-12 10:54
Make your own summer tote
This pretty tote bag is perfect for your summer shopping or a day at the beach. Choose your fabric to suit the bag’s use and decorate the pocket with app… Read More
2022-07-12 10:47
Wordwheel August 2022
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2022-07-12 10:38
The Jumbo Sensory Mat from Infantino promises to keep little ones entertained in the holidays, creating a whopping play space for rolling, crawling, sitting and tumm… Read More
2022-07-12 10:35
This summer you can have peace of mind while giving your cat the freedom she deserves as we’ve teamed up with PetSafe to give readers the chance to win one of two PetSafe Microchi… Read More
2022-06-23 08:40
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Ready in 5 minutes
Ingredients
500g strawberries, hulled
1 tbsp icing sugar
150ml white rum
juice 2 limes
4 good handfuls of ice cubes
Method
Place all the ingred… Read More
2022-06-16 10:03
Silencing the stigma
Dr Philip McGeown, 47, from Belfast tells us how You Okay, Doc? helped him after he experienced a mental health crisis, and why its work challenging the stigma surro… Read More
2022-06-15 15:33
Wordwheel July 2022
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2022-06-15 15:31
Quick Crossword July 2022
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2022-06-15 15:29
Pathfinder July 2022
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2022-06-15 15:20
Matching Pair July 2022
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2022-06-15 15:18
Cryptic Crossword July 2022
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2022-06-15 15:14
Codeword Puzzle July 2022
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2022-06-15 15:12
Three little pigs July 2022
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2022-06-15 15:01
The SnoozeShade Original Deluxe offers the world-renowned functionality of an original design to help your baby sleep on the go while protected from 97.5 per cent of UVA and UVB rays (UPF 40… Read More
2022-05-26 09:39
Spinach and paneer korma
Ready in 45 minutes
3 tbsp rapeseed oil
225g block paneer cheese, cubed
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 tbsp grated ginger
4 garlic cloves, chopped
5 tbs… Read More
2022-05-20 14:45
Happy Father’s Day!
Spoil dad this Father’s Day, 19th June! To inspire you, we’ve some great gifting ideas for all budgets…
Pull the perfect pint at home!
Perf… Read More
2022-05-20 09:17
Dare to bare… your feet
As summer approaches and we prepare to don slingbacks, sandals and flip flops, it’s time to give our feet the extra love they deserve. Here’s… Read More
2022-05-19 09:32
Campaigning for change
Gillian Brodie, 48, from Liverpool survived bowel cancer and tells us why Bowel Cancer UK’s campaigns to improve early diagnosis and awareness of the conditio… Read More
2022-05-17 10:16
Enduring love
When faced with the worst of times, we each find different ways to get through. Heather Bishop meets three people whose love for their best friend or family member inspired the… Read More
2022-05-10 10:43
Wordwheel June 2022
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2022-05-10 10:39
Quick Crossword June 2022
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2022-05-10 10:38
Pathfinder June 2022
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2022-05-10 10:36
Matching Pair June 2022
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2022-05-10 10:34
Cryptic Crossword June 2022
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2022-05-10 10:22
Codeword Puzzle June 2022
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2022-05-10 10:21
Three little pigs June 2022
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2022-04-13 14:04
Top tips to help you pack
Britain is in the midst of packing panic, with one in ten finding packing so stressful they don’t even want to go on holiday. Add to this the current chaos in… Read More
2022-04-12 13:05
May 2022
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2022-04-12 10:45
Quick Crossword May 2022
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2022-04-12 10:43
Wordwheel May 2022
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2022-04-12 10:41
Cryptic Crossword May 2022
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