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Shortlisted Best Children's Educational App: Mini Monsters
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 14:33:24
Creepy crawling, spindly spiders and inspiring insects go under the microscope with this visual encyclopeadia of mini monsters
scanning electronic microscope technology so you can see every hairy leg and bulging bug eye in amazing detail. Have fun filtering your choice by number of legs and threat levels – because as every boy knows, a deadly bug is the most exciting!Mini Monsters
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Why children love secret hiding places
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 16:59:21
Whether it's a cupboard under the stairs or a mini playhouse, children love to play hide-and-seek in the security of a confined space
THE WORLD CAN appear immense when you’re a small person – so maybe that’s part of the appeal of retreating somewhere small and cosy, where you feel safe and cosseted. Memories of the womb, perhaps? Your child’s enjoyment of tight corners and special spaces begins with the early ...
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Stella McCartney interview - Pint Sized Stella
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/04/2010 18:58:03
Stella McCartney has created a gorgeous new cheildren's collection in luxe fabrics and a subtle palette of colours - perfect for mini fashionistas
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR new collection for GapKids. How would you describe the signature looks? What we’ve tried to do is create a capsule collection: one for boys, one for girls and one for newborns. I find that when I shop for my children – Miller, four, Bailey, three and Becke...
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The many faces of HR Queen Elizabeth
By Catherine O'Dolan on 29/05/2012 11:38:26
As the Big Jubilee weekend approaches, your child can play with a mini Queen and corgi, admire the Crown Jewels (in Lego) and munch on a right royal cookie
After 60 years as Queen of England, you'd expect that dear old Lizzie would be quite used to seeing herself recreated in many different forms, but as she ever looked so darn dinky and cute? Toddlers will love to get their hands on this Happyland Diamond Jubilee set £5 from ELC – ...
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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
Having set up your chilidren’s cookery school La Petite Ecole at Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons, you are clearly an exponent of children in the kitchen. What is your earliest memory of cooking?We lived the most cliché of French life where the table was the very heart of the house. F...
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Monsters versus Ninjago: Lego's big hitters for 2012
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/12/2012 11:28:21
It's Monsters versus Ninjago as the hottest new sets from Lego
Spooks alive! There's monster fun with the biggest Lego sets of 2012 fighting it out for Lego glory. In the left corner, we have the fierce Monster Fighter, including Vampyre Hearse (ho ho) doing battle with bowler-hatted Dr Rodney Rathbone. Who will be victorious?In the right co...
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Perfect presents for Harry Potter fans
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/12/2011 11:54:15
Fans of the bespectacled one will love this selection for a Harry Christmas!
Harry has won over hearts with his wizardly exploits – and he's super-cute in his mini Lego figure incarnation. This Lego Hogwart's Castle includes professors Lupin and Sprout, along with Harry's pals Neville and Gregory, plus a Death Eater
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Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/11/2012 16:33:42
Don't be fooled by that fur-trimmed hat: that ain't no Santa Claus!
Kick off the coolest yule countdown with the Lego Star Wars advent calendar for 2012, starring Darth Maul as you've never seen him before! With a mini play figure treat to build each day, how will the master builders fare against Playmobil's merry
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Winner of the Best Family Day Out: Legoland Windsor
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 11:17:25
For thrills and spills, and more Lego bricks than you can shake a Star Wars light sabre at, head to Legoland, Windsor
’ River Splash, The Dragon roller- coaster, or Pirate Falls, or take a more leisurely submarine ride around the watery world of Atlantis. The latest addition to the 55 attractions on offer is the indoor Star Wars Miniland Experience, and a mini figure
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Gorgeous cupcakes for Easter
By Catherine O'Dolan on 25/03/2013 11:20:00
What could be more perfect for Easter than divinely delicious cupcake recipes from decadent Mars Bars to gluten-free Blueberries
Mars Bars CupcakesMakes 10 cupcakes or 30 mini cupcakesINGREDIENTS50g (13/4oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature2 tbsp golden syrup260g (9oz) Mars bars, chopped into 1cm squares150g (51/2oz) cornflakesFOR THE ICING90g (31/4oz) good-quality dark
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