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Taking a greener holiday
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 11:52:51
Ways to make your next family holiday an eco-friendly one
The travel business is, quite rightly, becoming more and more eco-friendly with hotels, resorts and even airlines around the world jumping on the green initiatives bandwagon. And it is now surprisingly easy to make a few small changes to your
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Bill Granger's BBQ ideas
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:00:21
Australia's sunniest chef offers tips for a gourmet barbecue
When it comes to planning your next barbecue, make it a gourmet occasion with these five pointers from Australian celebrity chef Bill Granger. 1. Plan the menu as if you were in a restaurant What would you want on one plate? Stick to the combination that you think will work for ...
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Ireland's hotspots
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 11:23:08
From grand adventures, to urban retreats, rural romps, fairytale holidays or casual coastal days away, the choice is yours with these places to go in Ireland
as being sophisticated, The Merrion is very child-friendly. The hotel welcomes young guests with a special Miss & Master Merrion programme, which provides all sorts of surprises to make children feel as welcome and pampered as their parents. There are mini
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Family activities… for when you're stuck at home
By Suzanne Milne on 01/01/2013 20:18:00
10 fun activities for children when you're staying in
floor. If your child is too young to work the necessary equipment, ask her to choose a favourite song and learn a special routine together.2. Put on a play (indoors or out) This works especially well if you have friends over for lunch who also have
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Treasure Your Family Memories
By Suzanne Milne on 01/10/2012 14:49:34
Five ways to make your family memories into every day treasures
three or four hours of concentrated effort, in the end you will have all those images safe and sound. PLUS, it's now ready to share with family and friends! Make a Rainy Day PortraitBuy canvases (mini or maxi depending on the space you have available
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Family activities… for a day at the beach
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 11:47:47
Ten things to do in a day at the beach
to the place where they were found originally.4. Build a sand monster ...instead of a sandcastle, then tell each other stories about where it comes from, who its friends are, what it lives on. 5. Hold a competition to see who can find the smallest
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Walks and rides
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 13:24:34
Have fun in the fresh air with these 10 walks and rides
, Perthshire This is a gentle stroll from the pretty village of Birnam, taking in Beatrix Potter’s garden, the lovely River Tay and Macbeth’s famous oak tree, all along pushchair-friendly paths. Visit www.pushchairwalks.co.uk
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Theme parks
By Suzanne Milne on 19/06/2009 13:26:10
Classic theme parks that will amaze and delight
park is Thomas Land starring Thomas the Tank Engine and friends. Tel: 0844 472 1950; www.draytonmanor.co.uk9. Camelot, Lancashire Ride the dragon roller coaster and attend the school of wizardry at this medieval kingdom. Tel: 01257 455001 or visit www
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Artwork for a nursery
By Suzanne Milne on 11/01/2010 18:10:50
Where to buy brilliant original artwork for your child's room…
each year, this fair is a showcase for many new artists. There are also plenty of hands-on, family-friendly activities, all of which are free. So spend an hour or two finding some original works your child likes, then talk with the experts at the show
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Fruit picking
By Suzanne Milne on 18/06/2009 14:26:40
Go fruit picking with the family to one of these 10 farms
, this farm operates two pick-your-own sites, both with stunning views of Snowdonia. There’s also a farm shop and a café. Tel: 01248 430 344 or visit www.hootonshomegrown.comCairnie Fruit Farm, Fife This super family-friendly farm has 45 acres of pick
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