Perfect for ideas for Valentine’s Day, this book has great crafts for children, from bracelets to sparkly heart garlands. There are even two pages of stickers to decorate special projects. Valentine Things To Make And Do by Rebecca Gilpin (Usborne

charity shops or flea markets for old hats to decorate. Make tissue paper flowers, ribbon from long strips or crêpe paper and birds out of cardboard then pile everything on, securing with plastic covered wire – the madder the better!Tiptoe through

to decorate. Now shake and watch the sparkly snow fly!2. Wrap up warmly, make up a flask of hot chocolate and set off on a winters day walk. Many National Trust properties hold organised family walks with specially trained grounds staff who can introduce your

BabiesWhile not really swimming using the proper technical strokes that we develop as adults (children don’t have the strength and coordination until at least age four), a baby benefits a great deal from an early introduction to water, not least because it provides him with a fir...

Join in with... a jamboree of family days outGet crafting with... a fun crown ideaSavour the day with... frightfully good Jubilee food and recipesSelect a magnificent momento with... Great British goodies fit for a queenTake some style inspiration

be sure to keep checking back.Looking for a grand day out? Then take a gander at our compendium of Best Ever Days Out. Plus, weunveil the most thrilling new rides and attractions at theme parks across the land and present our pick of urban beaches. Wellies

 spa facilities. There’s also a choice of plush rooms to stay in and the package is available all year round from £595 per couple. For more ideas on visits to the Lake District including family days out, cool campsites and perfect picnic spots, visit our Travel

Cut out two heart shapes from the cotton fabric or use these templates. Cut a small square of linen and fray the edges. Place this in the centre of one of the hearts and stitch a button in place through both thicknesses of fabric. Place the heart shapes

along folding stools that your child can stand on to see above the crowd. Don't feel bad about pulling back and chilling out when the chaos starts to get overwhelming.RULE 3 Set up landmarks at camp for both day and night, such as banners, flags

drumkits to dry-pea shakers, you can improvise a range of instruments from the kitchen cupboards. Add a real instrument to the band such as a keyboard or guitar, and they can play the day away.Move to the musicThis could entail working out a sequence