’t just happen,” says Stinnett. “They have to be planned into your busy family life.”If hand-me-down traditions were thin on the ground in your family, don’t fret – you can create new ones. And don’t feel you have to stick with those traditions that have

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

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

What would be your perfect family dinner? Something simple in the garden, so there was a chance to play. Maybe a butterflied leg of lamb on the barbecue, and chocolate hazelnut crunch ice cream for pudding.What are the best recipes for weaning a

Opportunities to shop are often limited on a family holiday and nowhere is a bit of retail therapy more essential than Marrakech – but how do you contend with haggling with your family in tow?Fleewinter has introduced personal shoppers, who

If you’re looking to recreate the traditional holiday by the sea, you couldn’t choose a more perfect location than the sunny fishing harbour of Brixham in South Devon. This spacious five-bedroom house, part of Blue Chip Holidays, has stylish

Hang up coats and scarves on these raven hangers, which can be hung traditionally, or from the ceiling by a steel wire. Created by up-and-coming designer Ingibjörg Hanna Bjarnedottir, they are part of a range that also includes an antler coat rack

riding in Italy, as well as more traditional sun, sea and sand holidays in luxury resorts and hotels, there is something for everyone.  Discover who won the Best Family Tour Operator category of the Junior Design Awards 2012.

activities.For breaks this August, you can take advantage of a special offer, with one child going free for every two paying adults, a saving of £785. The break is suitable for families with children aged 6 and over.Seven nights is £1,145pp (adults) and £689

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