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<p>1 Bresser Junior Kids</p> <p>£9.95, conrad-uk.com</p> <p>These children's binoculars have a tempered-glass finish, so the lens won't break if they slip from little fingers, and x6 magnification.</p>

The 10 Best binoculars

15 February 2012 12:00 AM

1 Bresser Junior Kids

£9.95, conrad-uk.com

These children's binoculars have a tempered-glass finish, so the lens won't break if they slip from little fingers, and x6 magnification.

<p>1. Grass Sledge</p> <p>£255.33, grass-sledge.co.uk</p> <p>This toboggan skims down grassy slopes as smoothly as snowy ones. Sit back in the moulded seat and have the ride of your life.</p>

The 10 Best sledges

14 February 2012 12:00 AM

1. Grass Sledge

£255.33, grass-sledge.co.uk

This toboggan skims down grassy slopes as smoothly as snowy ones. Sit back in the moulded seat and have the ride of your life.

Champagne not your love's thing? Pick up some Lov Organic rose tea, which comes in an elegant pink caddy tin. (£9, johnlewis.com)

Valentine's Day: The best – and worst – last-minute buys

14 February 2012 12:00 AM

The good....

1. House of Holland: £21, asos.com - Aimed at those with a sense of humour, these have spots, stripes or slogans emblazoned across tiny pants.

The Ten Best Men's underpants

13 February 2012 12:00 AM

Loud, proud and printed with everything from polka dots to flowers, there’s a pair out there for everyone

The Saturday Quiz answers

11 February 2012 12:00 AM

1. David Hockney.

The Saturday Quiz

11 February 2012 12:00 AM

1. A conscientious objector, which leading British artist spent his National Service years (1957-59) working as a medical orderly?

2. Michael Caines at Abode

The 50 Best cheap eats

10 February 2012 09:00 PM

From Michelin-starred tasting menus for less than you’d expect to hearty pies and doorstop sandwiches for a fiver, Sophie Morris has top spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner

<p>1. The Mournes Walks by Paddy Dillon</p> <p>£7.99, obrien.ie</p> <p>Walks in the Northern Irish Mourne mountains that take in the rugged coast and beautiful forest parks.</p>

The 10 Best walking guides

08 February 2012 12:00 AM

1. The Mournes Walks by Paddy Dillon

£7.99, obrien.ie

Walks in the Northern Irish Mourne mountains that take in the rugged coast and beautiful forest parks.

<p>1. Kodak Smile Key Chain</p> <p>£23.64, play.com</p> <p>Keep your loved ones with you all day long with this tiny digital picture frame. Plug it into your laptop, transfer up to 100 photographs and, hey presto, you've got a miniature photo gallery.</p>

The 10 Best Valentine's gifts

07 February 2012 12:00 AM

1. Kodak Smile Key Chain

£23.64, play.com

Keep your loved ones with you all day long with this tiny digital picture frame. Plug it into your laptop, transfer up to 100 photographs and, hey presto, you've got a miniature photo gallery.

1. Office: £60, office.co.uk - This pair of brown leather lace-up shoes is a great all-rounder. The classic shape and style will work well with a grey suit but would also look great with a cuffed pair of chinos.

The Ten Best Men's shoes

06 February 2012 12:00 AM

From lace-ups to loafers and from brogues to boots, there are plenty of new styles to step out in...

The Saturday Quiz answers

04 February 2012 12:00 AM

1. Starbucks.

The Saturday Quiz

04 February 2012 12:00 AM

1. Which high-street chain has a logo based on a 16th-century Norse woodcut?

The 50 Best lingerie

03 February 2012 05:30 PM

From foxy florals to sexy sets, Emma Akbareian selects the underwear that's too good to hide

<p>1. Encounters at the End of the World</p> <p>£10.99, hmv.com</p> <p>Director Werner Herzog comes up trumps in this documentary about the polar explorers of the National Science Foundation Station.</p>

The 10 Best travel DVDs

01 February 2012 12:00 AM

1. Encounters at the End of the World

£10.99, hmv.com

Director Werner Herzog comes up trumps in this documentary about the polar explorers of the National Science Foundation Station.

<p>1. Lamy Raspberry</p> <p>£18.99, cohaku.com</p> <p>The Lamy, with its slim-grip barrel, is great for little hands. It looks cool, too, and comes with a choice of large, medium or fine nibs.</p>

The 10 Best fountain pens

31 January 2012 12:00 AM

1. Lamy Raspberry

£18.99, cohaku.com

The Lamy, with its slim-grip barrel, is great for little hands. It looks cool, too, and comes with a choice of large, medium or fine nibs.

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