| |
 |
Relax in rural Worcestershire
By Junior on 02/08/2011 14:18:50
The Elms hotel is perfect for a peaceful holiday
For meditation, yoga, healthy eating and, above all, a well-earned rest, head for rural Worcestershire, where The Elms hotel is planning two specially themed family breaks in May and September. All the meals, juices, the organic herbal tea bar
|
|
 |
Joe Blogs celebrates Easter at Harrods
By Joe on 05/04/2012 15:41:45
Handmade chocolates and a delicious Harrods' egg, decorated by the Smart Boy About Town
delicious white chocolates – which involved quite a lot of lip-licking – I also decorated a delicious Harrods egg, with a lovely smile!Happy Easter – and don't eat too much chocolate!Love Jx
|
|
 |
Michael Morpurgo's Favourite Children's Books
By Fiona McKim on 18/11/2011 17:07:45
The award-winning author of War Horse and The Butterfly Lion selects his top five children's reads
The Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr (HarperCollins, £5.99)"Judith Kerr's classic story about a tiger who comes calling, sits down to tea and eats absolutely everything in the house and drinks all the water too, is both charming and thought
|
|
 |
Shortlisted Best Travel Product - Trap-A-Sack by Vital Baby
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 22:32:57
These are the products to make every journey more family-friendly
Encourage tidy eating habits with the Trap-A-Snack, which has a soft slatted to keep your baby's snack safe when it's not being munched. The Trap-A-Snack has a non-slip base and is BPA, latex and PVC free.Trap-A-Snack £4 by Vital Baby.
|
|
 |
Fun veggie foods
By Siobhan Mulholland on 06/05/2008 14:48:28
Introduce vegetables onto a reluctant veggie eater's menu with these five fun games
the outer layers of leaves. See how far they can peel them and count how many you pull off. Make it a fun activity by seeing if a piece will stick to their nose, cheek or chin.Kiwi Fruit Make it fun to eat. Put it in an egg cup and slice the top off to eat
|
|
 |
This month in Manchester…
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 04/08/2010 14:16:53
Three fun family activities for the holidays
3AZ; www.thelowry.comEATTeddy Bear’s PicnicWhat: Bears, eats and Build-a-Bear goodie bags for the first 100 child/teddy bear duos to arrive.Why: It’s alfresco eating at it’s most child-friendly.When: August 8, 12–4pm.Where: Piccadilly Gardens; www
|
|
 |
Indulge in Hotel Chocolat
By Catherine Hudson on 16/03/2011 12:18:52
Junior spent a delicious evening sampling the new chocolate ranges at the luxurious Hotel Chocolat
We can always find an excuse to eat chocolate and last night we happily discovered that Hotel Chocolat founder Angus Thirlwell eats it religiously every day. Spurred on by this heroic effort, we tucked in to the fantastic new products on offer
|
|
 |
Five ways to shop ethically
By Junior on 11/04/2012 15:28:39
Every little helps, as they say...
1. Cut down on meat and dairy The Government’s Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) says doing so reduces greenhouse gas emissions, slows the rate of deforestation and frees up vital water resources.2. Eat organic Organic food is produced
|
|
 |
Word games to aid the memory
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 05/07/2012 12:41:25
Why learning some simple mnemonics can help your child to remember
, spelling or acronym. Here are some fun mnemonics to have a go at memorising with your child:Tricky words...Big Elephants Can Always Understand Small Elephants - becauseA Rat In The House May Eat The Ice Cream - arithmeticNot Every Cat Eats Sardines (Some
|
|
 |
Five ways to prevent stomach bugs
By Fiona McKim on 30/07/2012 13:27:08
Help your child avoid those tummy nasties with these quick tips
Many common stomach bugs are caused by bacteria that lives in fresh produce so ensure you use separate chopping boards for raw and ready-to-eat food, cleaning in between uses with an antibacterial spray or washing liquid.3. Cook thoroughlyEnsure food is piping
|
|
