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The rites of spring
By Kate Donoughue on 23/02/2011 15:48:53
Five spring traditions your family can treasure forever
1 Freshen upSpring cleaning traditionally takes place when the weather is warm enough to open the windows and let the fresh air in. To make the task less daunting, break the task down in to small projects, and of course, many hands make light work. Turn it into a game, singing an...
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If you go out in the woods today…
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 15:50:31
Make the most of nature this autumn with these five fun activities
Autumn is the perfect time to get outside and into the woods, which are full of activities and adventures. 1. Find your own foodAutumn is a great time for taking the kids out foraging – and there’s nothing better than eating fruits and berries picked by their own fair hands. Bl...
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Ten super spring activities
By Junior on 18/04/2012 16:04:26
Spring is the perfect time to get out and have some family fun
to grab a kite and head out. To get you off to a flying start, there are kite-flying festivals in Dorset, East Yorkshire, Wiltshire, Lancashire andSuffolk. To find out more visit The Kite Society.More leisure from Junior:Six top tips for sporting success
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Five Wonderful Winter Activities
By Fiona McKim on 14/12/2012 13:44:00
When the big freeze sets in, keep busy with these wondrously wintry pastimes
1. Children can bring the beauty of a winter snow flurry indoors minus the slushy carpets by making a pretty homemade snowglobe. Take an old, cleaned jam jar and remove the top, then trim a piece of cork to the width of a pound coin and superglue it to the underside of the lid. F...
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Excellent books for bored children
By Suzanne Milne on 18/03/2010 12:08:42
Great books to have on hand when your child says "I'm bored"…
, Usborne Publishing, £6.99.Cooking With Kids by Linda Collister, Ryland Peters & Small, £10.49.Crafting With Kids by Catherine Woram, Ryland Peters & Small, £14.99. Creative Child by Dorothy Einon, Hamlyn, £14.99.Creepy Creatures by Julie Sharp, GMC Books
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A spooky children's app for Hallowe’en
By Fiona McKim on 24/10/2012 18:08:00
The Witch of the East is an olde worlde ghost story with a 21st century spin
, visit www.talesofmordekaihagg.comMore Hallowe'en hi-jinx on Junior...Review: Tim Burton's FrankenweenieHallowe'en crafts: Spooky spider gift boxRecipe: Glittering ghostly gateaux
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Family activities…for a day in the kitchen
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 12:50:27
Ten activities for children when you're spending the day in the kitchen
taste and texture, whether they are sweet, salty, sour, spicy, bitter.6. Make craft dough Mix two cups of flour with one cup of salt and 2/3 of a cup of water. Knead the mixture until it is doughy. Add food colouring or glitter. Make shapes
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Five of the best walks through autumn leaves
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 12:55:50
Welcome the autumn with a bracing, crunching and swishing walk through leaves ablaze with colour
learn more about Brownsea's trees, then enjoy autumnal make-and-take art and craft activities. Time: 10.30am–4pm. Cost: free, plus normal admission charges (£5.50 adult, £2.70 child). Ages: All. Tel: 01202 707744; www.nationaltrust.org.uk4. Walk through
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Rise to the occasion for National Baking Week
By Fiona McKim on 10/10/2012 13:01:25
Inspire baker boys and girls with a host of foodie fun
that the best creations may last mere moments on the lips, but that the memory will be preserved for a lifetime.Master confectioner Peggy Porschen, who has crafted bespoke wedding cakes for Kate Moss and Stella McCartney, agrees that aspiring bakers should start
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Festival fun
By Kate Donoughue on 08/04/2011 12:27:30
Take in a child-friendly festival this summer
Park Farmhouse. For the kids A good mix of arts, crafts, activities and entertainment, plus circus workshops and funky light shows; don’t forget to pack jazzy outfits for the fancy-dress night too. Nice flat terrain with no steep hills also makes
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