Tom Daley and Becky Adlington have launched a campaign called Ten-Minute Shake-Up to encourage kids to be more active by hosting family swims inspired by the movie Finding Dory. A survey found that Brits bring home comforts like sandwich makers and coffee machines on vacation. More Brits are choosing wellness vacations over boozy breaks, with those aged 25-34 more likely to opt for a healthy holiday. Many Brits think dropped food is still safe to eat within three seconds, but some believe food on the floor has made them ill.

1. SPLASH OUT:
Family swims
based on kids’
movie Finding
Dory are
backed by Tom
Daley and Becky
Adlington, who have launched a
Ten-Minute Shake-Up campaign
to get kids active. See
nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up and
disney.co.uk/justkeepmoving.
GETAWAY
GIZMOS:
Sandwich
makers,
vacuum
cleaners and
coffee machines
are among home comforts Brits
take abroad. The survey by
ao.com also found that George
Foreman grills and Fairy Liquid
made it into our holiday luggage.
HEALTHY HOLS:
Brits are axing
boozy breaks
for wellbeing
trips. More than
three-quarters
would opt for a detox
hol over a party break, found
plenishcleanse.com, with
25 to 34-year-olds more
likely to enjoy a healthy hol
than those 35 to 44.
ON SECOND
THOUGHTS:
Two-fifths of
Brits believe in
the “three-
second rule” –
that dropped food
is safe to eat as long as it is
picked up within three seconds.
But discountflooringdepot.co.uk
says a tenth believe food that had
been on the floor made them ill.
SWITCH ON:
Forty per cent
of parents feel
their kids are
safer playing
outside than
online, yet more
than 30 per cent have not put
parental controls on their
gadgets. Make sure to chat and
set rules with your kids. Get more
advice at getsafeonline.org.
EYE-WATERING:
We will glug
£21,000 worth
of bottled water
in our lifetime.
Vouchercodes
pro.co.uk quizzed
more than 2,000 adults who said
they drank seven bottles of water
a week, costing £6.50. They spent
more only on booze and coffee, at
£27.80 and £15.50 respectively.
ON your marks, get
set . . . go!
The 2016 Olympics start in
Rio de Janeiro tomorrow.
With the school holidays and long
summer evenings, now is the
perfect time to inspire your little
Olympians to play more
sport.
So I have teamed
up with sports
activecoaching.co
.uk to bring
you top tips
for budding sportsmen and women,
plus gold-winning deals on
essentials to get your family started.
Sports Active Coaching director
Gregory Fidele explains: “Every
great Olympian started from home,
playing in their back garden.
“They found a sport they enjoyed,
became passionate about it and
chased their dream, which became
reality.
“With a mixture of fun, passion
and hard work, anything really is
possible.
“Following Team GB is a fantastic
opportunity to show kids how much
fun sport can be and that there is
a game for everyone, no matter
what their skills.”
So be a good sport and get out in
the park with your kids. Here are
Gregory’s top tips for raising a
budding Olympian.
!Encourage your child to try
different sports until they find
one or two they really like.
$Getting started needn’t be
expensive. Hunt for deals on kit
or borrow it until you know your
child is serious.
%Research online or ask your
school for recommended local
sports clubs, then try a free taster
session before you commit.
&Enjoyment is everything. Choose
a club where your child feels
comfortable and has fun.
(As they improve, look for
chances to play competitively.
Get your little
Olympianson
theroadtoRio
Thursday, August4, 2016
WANT to look like an A-lister
but on a Z-list bank balance?
Then new fashion site
vente-privee.com is for you.
It offers members discounts
of up to 80 per cent on
designer brands including
Ralph Lauren, Dolce &
Gabbana and Calvin Klein.
The site, which already has
60million members in Europe,
has a different sale each day
over the summer and you can
personalise alerts to hear
about your fave
designers.
UK managing
director Sally
Scott says:
“We’re the UK’s best-kept
shopping secret online – we
can save you a small fortune.”
Here, Sally shares her top tips
for families out there shopping
on a budget.
l Before you
buy, ask yourself
if you really need
it. You will make
big savings.
l Set up a clothes-swapping
circle. Whether it’s hand-me-
downs for kids or getting a
fresh look by exchanging
clothes with your friends,
looking good needn’t be
expensive.
l Babies grow so fast it isn’t
always worth buying pricey
items. For everyday wear, snap
up multi-packs of basics like
vests and babygros, then have
a couple of smart cardigans or
dresses for a special event.
of theWEBSITE WEEK
SPORTS CAP WATER:
Pennine Vale Still Water
Sports Cap, 6x300ml, £1 at
Morrisons.
SAVE: 75p
on similar
items
elsewhere
ARCHERY
SET:
Garden
Archery
Game,
£14.99 at
therange.
co.uk.
SAVE: £10
on similar
items
elsewhere
STARTER
TRAMPOLINE:
Sportspower
Junior
Trampoline
With Safety
Pad, was £25,
now £18.75
at George at
Asda.
SAVE: £6.25
MULTI-SPORTS STARTER
KIT: Chad Valley Tennis,
Badminton & Volleyball Set,
was £14.99, now £10.99 at
Argos. SAVE: £4
SPORTS
BALL
PACK: Soft
Sports Balls,
three per pack,
£1.50 at Morrisons.
SAVE: £1.09 on
similar items
elsewhere
KIDS’ MEDALS: Unique Party
Winners’ Medals, 24 pack, £5
from hobbycraft.co.uk.
SAVE: £1.25 on similar
items elsewhere