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Dreamboats and Petticoats
By Catherine Hudson on 12/07/2011 16:00:45
New children's pettiskirt label, Banana Pancakes, launches in a flurry of frou-frou
From frilly frou-frou petticoats to glittering gems Banana Pancakes - inspired by 'all things girly, twirly, pretty and sparkly' - is a gorgeous new collection of pettiskirts, ruffled rompers and diamante vests. The pettiskirts are made from nylon chiffon with a gorgeous contrast...
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Shiny, happy Christmas at Next
By Catherine Hudson & Miranda Barros on 01/08/2011 10:27:35
Next welcomes in winter 2011 with bright and cosy knits and glitzy, glam party wear for children
together at the Burberry Serpentine summer party, showed off the seventies inspired womenswear and sparkly evening wear - which featured lots of star print designs.We loved the furry hats and chequered hunting caps cosily perched upon the children's heads
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Cooking for kids, with Aldo Zilli
By Catherine Hudson on 24/06/2011 10:56:55
Celebrity chef, Aldo Zilli gave us a masterclass in making healthy food for children. Here are some of the fantastic tips we came away with...
.Meat, Fish, Eggs, Beans, NutsTry minced beef, turkey, chicken, pork or lamb as most children prefer their meat to be soft and moist so shepherds pie, meatballs, BologneseAdd lentils, chick peas, kidney beans to casserole or strews.Oily fish should be given
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Chic Hallowe'en fashion
By Catherine Hudson on 24/10/2012 18:07:00
Get the family ready for a spook-tacular Hallowe'en with our pick of fiendish fashion
Pretty as a pictureWe love this 100 per cent seasonal cotton polin fabric by Belle & Boo, which they have cleverly styled here into a skirt. Flex your crafting muscles and get stitching, from £9
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Foody family fun
By Catherine Hudson on 23/10/2012 16:46:16
Take a tasty break in the Royal Forest of Dean
The Tudor FarmhouseThe Tudor Farmhouse is a converted 13th Century former working farm surrounded by 13 acres of landscaped garden.Food-lovers can indulge their taste buds in the award-winning hotel restaurant, while children are perfectly situated
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Clock watch
By Catherine Hudson on 25/10/2011 18:47:49
The changing of the clocks, forward in March and back in October, is the perfect reason to invest in a new timepiece
VTech KidiMagic alarm clock £22 from Debenhams
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Junior thinks big!
By Catherine Hudson on 13/10/2011 10:56:30
Junior meets Jane Wiles, founder of childrenswear fashion boutique, Not So Big
Clothing by Hartford, available at notsobigHi Jane, can you tell us a little about notsobig?Notsobig was launched in the leafy North London village of Highgate in June 2000. The notsobig philosophy is based on the firm belief that children should
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First steps with the English National Ballet
By Catherine Hudson on 04/04/2013 09:45:00
Take your budding ballet star to their first magical ballet performance
My Frist Cinderella by the English National BalletThe whimsical, magical world of ballet has intrigued children for centuries, but expecting your child to sit through a lengthy performance without fidgeting and getting antsy can prove a big ask
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Happy Hallowe'en treats
By Catherine Hudson on 29/10/2012 13:08:00
Treats and gift ideas for your family of little gremlins this Hallowe'en
A tasty treat Tuck into a chocolate Count Nibblia, £7.50 from Hotel Chocolat
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Bubble London Autumn/Winter 2012 report
By Catherine Hudson on 09/02/2012 12:20:17
Junior reports from the London childrenswear trade show
A selction of gorgeous footwear from AngulusIt seems somewhat appropriate to be thinking about cosy winter children's fashion whilst we have still have snow on the ground outside. The Autumn/Winter 2012-13 Bubble trade show provided plenty of winter
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