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Maclaren Nursery Cabine
By Lucy Phillips on 28/05/2011 22:34:17
Highly Commended in our Best Cot Design category
Maclaren Nursery Cabine £1,350 Designed by David Netto, the Cabine is beautifully crafted in natural oak and white laquer. It oozes luxury and lends glamour to any nursery. Judges’ comment “Masterfully designed and crafted with the light touch from
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How to nurture a budding scientist
By on 20/07/2010 16:47:55
Explosions, magical transformations, crazy happenings. Being a young scientist is so much fun
will adore Richards Hammond’s Blast Lab (Dorling Kindersly, £14.99), which is filled with fun things to do –from creating jelly bean roots from beans to making cabbage dyes in a range of colours; you can make soap monsters and gooey volcanoes, too. For more
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May/June Half-term events for the Midlands
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:53:11
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
Wildlife ExtravaganzaMay 28 Make hedgehog boxes, learn about small garden mammals and discover how to make the most of nature’s bounty with the Wildlife Extravaganza at Idle Valley Nature Reserve.Family Art Workshop May 28 Create a land of make
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Cherry Lolly Pots
By Junior on 19/09/2011 16:25:17
Younger children will love these tiny ice lollies that can be made using any of their favourite fruits – cherries, strawberries, peaches, bananas, apricots...
the lollies more appealing to young taste buds.Ingredients200g (7oz) dark red cherries200g (7oz) natural fromage frais or natural yoghurt2 tsp clear honeyMethodRemove the stalks and stones from the cherries and place in a liquidiser with the fromage frais (or
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The Design Team Behind The Stokke Sleepi
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 10:11:00
The design team behind the award winning Stokke Sleepi on what makes a great cot
and parent. We wanted Sleepi to be secure and practical whilst being natural and simple. The round Mini crib is quite womb like and the oval shape helps facilitate airflow throughout the cot. Details like holes in the mattress platform and use of naturally
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Monkey World, Dorset
By Fiona McKim on 19/07/2011 16:44:48
Monkey around at Britain's premier simian sanctuary
waterproof for those famous British showers.Special Events Help the residents of Monkey World to get their five-a-day from August 27–29, when every child who brings in a banana for the primates will receive a free badge.Cost £11.00 (adults) £7.75 (children
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Autumn Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 17:28:37
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
Roald Dahl Day – Readings And IllustrationsSeptember 17Fans of the Fantastic Mr Dahl will adore this storytelling session featuring some of the timeless author’s best-loved work. Whilst the tall tales are read aloud at the Strule Arts Centre
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It's relaxation all round with the Tiddley Pom Baby Spa
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 30/05/2011 19:44:17
Can’t settle your fractious, crinkly-faced babe? A soothing massage could be the answer. Emma Nash, creator of the Tiddley Pom Baby’s First Spa Experience set, explains why
Lavender) in Surrey with my brothers.What would say to parents who have never tried baby massage before and are feeling nervous?It is a natural reaction to be cautious. The Tiddley Pom organic skin care products were formulated by the UK's leading baby
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
By Fiona McKim on 26/07/2011 11:22:17
Get hands-on with a day out at this open air interactive art experience
of the influence his Yorkshire upbringing had on his work, and of his desire to have his sculptures viewed against the beautiful natural landscape in this very setting. Over 100 acres of the country park are now dedicated to showing his many fascinating pieces
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Sponsoring a mountain gorilla
By Junior on 01/08/2011 11:53:49
Sponsor a gorilla in Uganda and track its movements online
. The proceeds will support gorilla conservation projects across Uganda.For more fantastic ideas visit our Travel section. Also check out The world's greatest zoos article and Exhilarating holidays for nature lovers.
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