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Get ready for an Olympic-sized summer of sport
By Catherine Hudson on 25/07/2012 16:44:12
With London preparing to get into the Olympic spirit, we have rounded up some of the best fashion buys for children to help show their support
; covering everything from golf to swimming
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Whistler: North America's favourite ski resort
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 13:33:54
The Canadian resort of Whistler has stunning views and great outdoor adventures
Across the pond, head to Whistler, which has been voted the best ski resort in North America for eight years in a row and a firm family favourite. Snow-covered mountains provide a spectacular backdrop to the pretty pedestrian-only Whistler Village
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Going glamping
By Miranda Barros on 28/06/2011 11:00:18
Celebrate the joys of the British summer time in glamourous festival style, at the Naturalmat party
for two (to make your double bed)Child 70x140cm - £99 (up to 11 years)Have you seen... our 2011 Best Family Festival round-up? From Ben & Jerry's Musical Sundae to the Just So Festival, we've got them covered.
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French Connection Autumn/Winter 2012-13
By Catherine Hudson on 30/03/2012 15:58:07
French Connection Kids showcases its glittering winter 2012-12 collection
What French Connection do best - glitzy party dresses and chic outerwearLooking ahead to this year's winter season, the Junior fashion team have started viewing the latest childrenswear collections for Autumn Winter 2012. French Connection Kids
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Christmas Pudding recipe
By Junior on 26/11/2012 10:44:00
Make it now to let those delicious festive flavours mature
This is my mother’s excellent Christmas pudding that’s based upon the British royal family’s sumptuous recipe. Like all Christmas puddings, it’s best made a month or so before the big day, as the taste improves as it matures. Makes 2, each serving 8
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Pistes of perfection, in Meribel
By Junior on 07/12/2012 16:57:20
Liz Harper and family review the Meribel ski resort, France
doing something we loved, and doing it together. Does it get any better than that?I was 18 before I learnt to ski, and my only "real" lessons were on a hill covered in hessian matting on the outskirts of High Wycombe. My daughter has skied every year
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Storybook Heroes No 7: Madeline
By Catherine O'Dolan on 26/11/2012 10:41:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
Name Madeline FoggBorn Paris, 1952Defining moment "In an old house in Paris, that was covered in vines, lived 12 little girls in two straight lines... The smallest one was Madeline." Why we love Madeline* She's a feisty redhead: "She was not afraid
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Extravagant Easter eggs
By Kate Donoughue on 05/04/2012 11:42:06
Five ways to create beautifully decorated eggs for Easter
and white have been removed, gently run water into the egg shell to rinse the insides well, before leaving to dry. Before decorating you can strengthen the eggshell by covering it with layers of tissue paper and PVA glue.1 Marbled eggsCrumple cling film
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Hallowe'en pumpkin whoopie Pies
By Fiona McKim on 15/10/2012 16:43:16
These buttery spiced whoopie pies make a perfect sweet hallowe’en treat.
of the mixture, mix in a drop of green food colouring, cover and set aside. Pipe swirls of the remaining filling onto 12 of the pie halves. set aside.To decorate, mix the 200g icing sugar, orange juice and a few dots of orange colouring until glossy then use
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Advertorial: Keeping the kids happy abroad
By Sainsbury’s Finance on 18/08/2011 11:24:43
A theme park holiday can be great fun for the whole family and leave you with some wonderfully happy memories
area. Younger children may enjoy the Enchanted Forest area where fairy tales come to life.Travel adviceWherever you decide to go, make sure you have enough travel money with you to cover incidentals inside the parks and buy in advance for the best
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