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Create wonder walls with Mini Moderns
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 30/05/2011 22:43:47
Day trips to Whitby, The Festival Of Britain and the roots of an oak tree are creative fuel for Mini Moderns creators Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire
that were over-stimulating. They wouldn’t be so good for children at bedtime!The soldier pattern of the bedroom curtains imprinted itself on Mark’s mind as a child. Keith remembers the intricate patterns of the hot air balloons on his childhood wallpaper
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Martinhal resort in Portugal
By Junior on 05/08/2011 17:07:53
Perfectly placed on Portugal’s western Algarve, Martinhal defies convention by combining design aesthetics with child-friendly fun
detail, the thoughtful staff, the nice mix of clients (over a third were Portuguese) and the range of facilities that kept the four very different members of our family happy from dawn till dusk.Two-bedroom Ocean Villas at the Martinhal Beach Resort from
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Junior's guide to jungles and safaris
By Junior on 15/08/2011 15:29:12
Admire regal lions, magnificent elephants and playful monkeys - a trip to the jungle and safari promises to be sensational
, giraffes and cheetahs, children can enjoy a broad range of family-friendly activities, including horse riding, mountain biking and visits to Masaai villages. Prices start from £1,590 for a family of four in a two-bedroom family home with pool through Brown
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Ten of the best world wonders
By Junior on 16/08/2011 11:37:54
From the four corners of the globe, these are the family holidays to take for the world’s greatest natural and cultural sights
dramatic Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey from Kuranda in the Atherton Tablelands to Cairns.How much? From £4,934 for a family of two adults and two children, including UK return flights, ten-nights’ accommodation at the two-bedroom Beach Terraces
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England’s Famous Five
By Junior on 18/08/2011 10:48:22
Discover the Famous Five locations in England with grand hotels, fairytale castles, rural retreats, urban resorts and coastal destinations
on Dartmoor in deepest Devon has all the ingredients for a fairytale getaway with the children. Families can stay in stunning three-storey, three-bedroom granite lodges which are dotted around the 420-acre estate. In the safe hands of the fully supervised
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An exciting Christmas break
By Junior on 08/08/2011 12:42:10
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Whether it’s snowflakes or soft sand, there’s a perfect yule for you!
Blue Flag Beach, is a great place for a short family break – amazing winter walks, cosy nooks and places to explore. Seven nights at the three-bedroom Galatea cottage costs £785, including a luxury festive hamper and Christmas tree and decorations. Tel
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Good old fashioned games
By Judith Eagle on 16/10/2007 14:09:01
If you’re nostalgic for simple childhood pleasures, nurture your child’s imagination with spontaneous back-to-basics activities rather than expensive toys or a structured schedule of events. Try some of these more traditional play ideas
and suggesting the unexpected is the perfect way to boost flagging imaginations.Provide a special placeDoes your child have a space to go where he can play undisturbed? Set aside a nice cosy place with cushions and books. It could be in the kitchen, bedroom
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10 golden rules for happy housewives
By Darla Shine on 19/04/2010 14:33:40
Calling all stay-at-home mothers! It’s time to stop apologising and feel proud of the great job you’re doing, says Darla Shine.
and talk to your husband about how you feel. Having said that, I find it’s mostly women who push their husbands away and lose interest in sex. You can’t always be too tired for a bit of bedroom action. STEP FIVE Bond With Your HomeI believe one of the most
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Luscious landscapes Down Under
By Junior on 17/08/2011 11:32:04
Experience the other-worldly landscapes and warm welcome of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific
of the culture and traditions of the region. Bridge & Wickers offers four nights in a two-bedroom plantation family ‘bure’ (a luxury take on the traditional Fijian hut) at Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji on the Coral Coast of the island of Viti Levu. From here, take
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The coolest family ski trips
By Junior on 16/08/2011 11:04:43
Expect the finest VIP treatment at these cool hotels, piste-side chalets and champagne ski rooms
in ski-in/ski-out convenience. With five family bedrooms, the lodge offers full catering, maid service, and a family room that’s packed full of games. Nannies are also available for full and half days between 8am–8pm. Seven nights in a family room costs
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