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Shopping in Style
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/06/2011 15:27:20
Brighty and funky, the new bags from Envirosax are great for the environment too. No wonder DKNY is a fan!
What do Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have in common? They are both fans of Envirosax reusable bags. How many plastic bags do you use with your shopping? We're very much hoping you're gonna say 'None!' because there's absolutely no excuse for using environmentally unfriendly...
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The joys of jumping in puddles
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 17:02:46
You may sigh when storm clouds gather, but for your toddler it's the perfect excuse for making a big splash!
children play in natural environments, their play is more diverse, imaginative and creative – all very positive skills. So the message is, let them jump – just make sure they are dressed for the occasion. And what better footgear than a pair of Hunter Kids
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Four simple rules for restaurant dining with children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/09/2010 18:30:52
The essential ingredients to happy family dining courtesy of Sara Galvin
importantly get to know your child, and your child feels more comfortable in a familiar environment where they feel welcome.
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The highs and lows of restaurant dining with children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/09/2010 18:30:52
You've taken your seats at table, and you're ready to start your family dining experience, but are your fellow diners pleased – or appauled – to see children at the table?
Male or female variety. May or may not have children (either way, they're in denial), but certainly resents having to share what they consider to be their working environment with youngsters. Likely to glare, stare, tut and rustle their newspapers
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Restaurant review: Chipotle
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/02/2012 16:25:07
A perfect pit stop for fresh Mexican food with an environmental conscience to boot
to find the very best ingredients, and use meat that is raised with respect for animals, the environment, and the farmers. It also means sourcing organic local produce when practical. But, of course, none of that don’t mean diddly squat unless the food
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Choosing the perfect ski holiday for all the family
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/10/2010 13:18:50
Want the perfect family ski trip? All it takes is a bit of careful preparation and some tips from the experts
friends if at all possible – with small children you’ll probably only get one week’s use.5. Relax and enjoy yourselves It’s a family holiday in a beautiful environment not a test of endurance! We can't over emphasis the importance of this last one. Think
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Best Family Tour Operator: W&O Travel
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/06/2011 14:30:19
Family travel tips from luxury family tour operator, W&O Travel, shortlisted in the Junior Design Awards
to have spacious enough accommodation to be able to relax, with a ‘parent area’ and a ‘kids area’ being the ideal. Other children or teenagers to play with and plenty of fun activities in a safe environment make for happy kids and when the children
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Cooking with Raymond Blanc
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 12:11:55
A lifelong love of good food and a rich culinary heritage encouraged Michelin-star chef Raymond Blanc to open his own cookery class to inspire and educate mini chefs
brought up in England which is a very different environment. They were both at private school, where food had no importance whatsoever, so it was more difficult to teach them from a distance. I also didn’t want to bring them up in the same profession
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