Wooden Ice Lolly Set £15 from Great Little Trading Co.

Perfect for ideas for Valentine’s Day, this book has great crafts for children, from bracelets to sparkly heart garlands. There are even two pages of stickers to decorate special projects. Valentine Things To Make And Do by Rebecca Gilpin (Usborne Activities, £4.99).

A fabulous chain of French cafés that has been around for 80 years with branches all over the country. They do majestic croissants, pastries and cakes, as well as a mean cheese toastie.For details, visit www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk

Imagine our delight when we found out that Le Creuset have a heart-shaped range, including a stoneware baking dish, ramekin set and deep dish. What’s more, they can go in the microwave, oven and the freezer. The cast iron casserole dish is my favourite and costs £79. For details,...

Mothering Sunday has been celebrated in the UK since the 16th century and this year Mother’s Day lands on March 22. There’s no better way to start the day than with a lovely cup of tea in bed, and this delightful Emma Bridgewater Happiness Mum Half Pint mug is perfect for the job...

Tea is the UK’s favourite drink, with 165 million cups drunk every day. Most parents offer their children their first cup between one and two years of age, according to the UK Tea Council, who recommend a milky cuppa with low caffeine levels for young children. So the perfect int...

We first had raclette while on holiday in Switzerland and it is a great cheesy party treat. Raclette is a Swiss take on fondue, whereby you melt cheese onto a variety of vegetables, most commonly potatoes (or you can use bread). Tefal have created a purpose-built grill to enjoy t...

* Plum Baby have a delicious range of organic fromage frais with subtle flavours including Peach & Sweet Fennel. They cost £1.99 for a pack of six 60g tubs. Plum have also teamed up with Pizza Express, so your baby can order Plum for lunch. * Annabel Karmel has a new range of kit...

TrampolineFast becoming the latest family status symbol, the mantra is “the bigger, the better”. Why we love it It’s impossible to bounce without a smile; it’s brilliant exercise; a wonderful way to release tension as you feel your blues melt away. The downsideHaving to wait your...

and the best nannies. Elegant Resorts has also launched Families, a special lifestyle guide offering advice on family holidays around the world including the Caribbean, Europe, Far East and Indian Ocean.To order or download a copy, tel: 01244 897538 or visit