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Compendium: Festival essentials
By Kate Street on 02/05/2012 17:02:31
Take centre stage with these festival-friendly accessories
Cowboy Tipi, £75 by Cath Kidston
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The best festive foodie makes for families
By Fiona McKim on 28/11/2012 16:42:00
Cook a christmas cake from scratch, or decorate gingerbread men, with these cool kits
Christmas Cake Kit, £20What could be finer than creating your very own Christmas cake with a little help from Fortnum & Mason? Doing it yourself in style also means you can omit any pesky adult ingredients that your child doesn't enjoy
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Get creative with gingerbread
By Sophie Westnedge on 26/11/2012 15:00:00
Get into the spirit of Christmas with tasty and easy to make gingerbread creations
of decorating and of course taste-testing your creations.To make it easier, you can buy a festive kit with the gingerbread dough already made. Or try your hand at good enough to eat centerpiece, with a Gingerbread house kit, that children can assemble, and ice
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Essential kit for your festival bag
By Kate Street on 01/06/2010 15:47:49
Before you set off for a summer festival, make sure you have these vital accessories
are feeling particularly grungy. Ditto cashmere cardigans that are light to pack and easy to pile on.The same fashion principles apply to children. After much protest, my son donned a pair of leggings under his shorts as he was freezing.■ First-aid Kit All
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Five Festival Rules
By Catherine O'Dolan Photography by David Handley at Burning Man Festival (www.burningman.com) on 17/06/2011 16:08:58
Make the most of the summer festivals with our top tips (rule one: don't lose your kids!)
RULE 1 Like everyone at a festival, children need to drink lots of water and keep hydrated and keep their energy levels up. If they dislike the taste of bottled water, mix in a little fruit juice, but don't give them juice or soda all the time. Bag
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HARVEST AT JIMMY'S: SEPTEMBER 9-12
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:41:06
Junior's Festival Guide gives the lowdown, hoe-down for Harvest At Jimmy's 2011
-bed house near the village of Tattingstone and close to Felixstowe with all mod cons, including a games room. From £3,150.Read more about Family Festivals, Joe's blog from Harvest At Jimmy's and cool kit to take with you.
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The Glamping Season starts here…
By Catherine O'Dolan on 19/06/2012 15:21:15
With the festival season creeping up fast, here's some glamping tips from Karma Canvas to help you reside in style
With our unpredictable British summer, there's always a chance that our fabulous array of family musical festivals can turn into something of a wash-out. Never fear, however, as we all have the Great British spirit and the motto to Keep Calm
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Christmas 2012 preview at Marks & Spencer
By Catherine Hudson on 10/07/2012 15:33:53
Junior brings you an exciting sneak preview of what to expect at Marks & Spencer this coming festive season
or a wardrobe staple. A fashion collaboration this year is with Swarovski Elements, which sees the crystals sprinkled over all kinds of Autograph items for adults and children including a pretty white girls’ dress with laser cut petal detail
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Five Crafty Christmas Tree Trimmings
By Fiona McKim on 15/11/2011 13:12:10
Spruce up your Yule tree with these creative tips
1. Create adorable paper angels, either from your own design or using one of the many free templates which can be found online. Give the decorations a unique feel by cutting them out from old sheet music or newspapers and encourage your children
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Frankfurt's festive fayre
By Judith Wilkinson on 10/12/2012 16:57:01
Browse one of Germany's most elaborately decorated Christmas markets
Christmas every day at the city's Villa Kennedy, as children are presented with a gift and sweet treats on arrival. Families are asked to provide names and ages of children when booking so rooms can be kitted out with pint-sized bathrobes and slippers
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