The properties include three-bedroom villas at the scenic Parknasilla resort in County Kerry and residences at the Castlemartyr Resort in County Cork. Guests receive a hamper of locally produced organic food, and there is a concierge service that can book babysitters.Prices start...

The following homeopathic and essential oil remedies are useful for many childhood ailments: Aconite  Use in the first stages of colds and sore throats. Arnica cream  Good for relieving bumps and bruisesBelladonna  Relieving fevers and easing headache and sunstrokeChamomilla  Tee...

Beaches, sand dunes and pine woods make up the stunning coastline nature reserve at Formby, situated between Liverpool and Southport. Star attractions The endangered red squirrel is the VIP around these parts. With ripe pinecones their morsel

The ultimate simple solution, Naty by Nature is an organic children's clothes label hailing from Stockholm, Sweeden. Each garment is made from the best organic cotton they could get their hands on - naturally grown, no added chemicals and of course

Ecover, Bio-D www.biodegradable.biz, Sonett www.sonett.co.uk, Perle de Provence www.perledeprovence.com and a fantastic little company called Natural Clean www.naturalclean.co.uk Here are my top ten to replace:1. Air Fresheners For air freshening, forget

MagScapes are magnet-receptive vinyl wallpapers by Lush Design, and now they offer a Jungle border (184x58cm) with a matching set of 15 plant and animal magnets that will entertain your children. The Jungle border set costs £95. 

Africa... for The Lion KingWhere has broader horizons and bluer skies than Africa? What’s more, luxury safari lodges offer top facilities and services with spas, private pools and the gourmet food and wine you’d expect from your local Michelin-star venue. Many have also added chi...

picked by their own fair hands. Blackberries, elderberries, hawthorns, nuts, apples and mushrooms all flourish. Visit www.wildmanwildfood.com for useful information on how to forage safely. 2. Make a nature pictureTake a walk in a wood and ask your child

, children can enjoy a host of games at the villa, from volleyball to cricket, take a bike ride to the village of Aranwella or get close to nature with whale watching. Animal lovers can also visit the Udawalawe elephant park, the Kalametiya bird sanctuary

While some may feel that the advantages of organic produce are up for debate, there are many foods which are widely accepted to reap the most benefit from a lack of pesticides and growth hormones.  The Pesticide Action Network recommend that even if you cannot eat organic all of ...