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The Gifts of Christmas: Cupcakes
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/12/2010 15:09:20
There's plenty of Christmas cheer in the Junior offices when the postman delivers delicious cupcakes
and Lisa at The Primrose Bakery – one of them even custom-iced for our editor, Catherine (and yes, she did snaffle that one herself!).There were also some deliciously iced cupcakes with glittering snowflakes and festive cheer, courtesy of Baby
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Five great destinations for a White Christmas
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/11/2010 16:30:48
Whether it's super-soft snow, soothing sands, or white-water rafting, you can have yourself a white Christmas with these fantastic festive breaks
, pool, gym, treatment rooms and tennis courts. There’s also a restaurant and a bar with a cosy log fire and a spectacular view across New Grimbsy Harbour. Entry to Tresco’s beautiful Abbey Gardens is included, too.Christmas rates are from £1,600 per
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The Nutcracker's new dancing starlet
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/12/2010 13:03:22
It's every little girl's dream to become a ballerina, and for one young starlet, Christmas is a time for dreams to come true
Christmas is traditionally the time for treats – and treats don't come much more special than a visit to the ballet. Many a little girl has been known to become starry-eyed at the dreamy spectacle of graceful ballerinas pirouetting and leaping
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Perfect presents for Harry Potter fans
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/12/2011 11:54:15
Fans of the bespectacled one will love this selection for a Harry Christmas!
Harry has won over hearts with his wizardly exploits – and he's super-cute in his mini Lego figure incarnation. This Lego Hogwart's Castle includes professors Lupin and Sprout, along with Harry's pals Neville and Gregory, plus a Death Eater and Dementor – and an exploding bridge!...
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Shiloh Jolie-Pitt steps out in military style – complete with sword
By Catherine O'Dolan on 09/12/2010 11:16:53
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter, Shiloh, shows she's bang-on-trend in chic Ralph Lauren military style jacket
Store in Manhattan. Want to guess what crafty gifts they might love? And is it really possible that all little Shiloh wants for Christmas is a new front tooth?Shiloh wears Red Military Jacket £270 by Ralph Lauren. Tel: 020 7535 4600 for stockists. What
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Table Talk with Adam Culverwell
By Catherine O’Dolan on 17/04/2010 17:10:11
The Head Chef at Podium talks toddler etiquette and family traditions
village at the foothills of the mountains, north of Milan, and it was a family tradition that we would visit every Easter and Christmas. I loved to help my grandmother roll out the pasta on the big kitchen table. What’s your idea of the perfect family meal
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Easter Movie Reviews: HOP
By Catherine O'Dolan on 14/04/2011 13:45:31
Russell Brands stars as a hunny bunny in this seasonal romp about Easter
HE'S NOT THE first young man who's had reservations about following his father's footsteps to enter the family business, when your daddy is Chief Bunny – the Easter equivalent of Father Christmas, no less – responsible for the safe delivery
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London Life
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/05/2011 21:32:25
Take up residence in swish Mayfair for a truly enjoyable experience – The Athenaeum deservedly wins our Best UK Family Hotel Award
your own version of splendour in the grass νThe Athenaeum, 116 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7BJ. Tel: 020 7499 3464; www.athenaeumhotel.com
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The story behind Bottom’s Up!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 10/03/2009 12:17:26
A Junior interview with author Jeanne Willis and illustrator Adam Stower on their brilliant picturebook collaboration
favourites, don't we? My current favourites are a pair of Batman pants I was given at Christmas.Junior: Where did the idea for the penguin-eating python spring from?AS: I decided to draw the characters on that page walking in procession and I had the Python
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Time to get fit, mama!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/12/2010 10:25:52
How to feel fit and fabulous with, well, just a little effort and determination
have 10-15 minutes to spare! The workout doesn’t always have to be a long grueling, painful session. It can some days be a brisk walk around the park with a buggy, or a mini workout at home.4. Eat sensibly This factor of leading a healthy lifestyle
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