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The rites of spring
By Kate Donoughue on 23/02/2011 15:48:53
Five spring traditions your family can treasure forever
1 Freshen upSpring cleaning traditionally takes place when the weather is warm enough to open the windows and let the fresh air in. To make the task less daunting, break the task down in to small projects, and of course, many hands make light work
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Turn the page on owl picture book A Bit Lost
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 10/04/2012 11:10:51
Chris Haughton's gentle tale stars an owl who goes AWOL
think one of the most appealing things about owls is their wide, round eyes,” says author Chris Haughton. “Owls have both eyes on the front of their face, which gives them an almost human appearance.” Chris was inspired to write the story when he
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Meet Davy Kho, the dazzling designer behind the Mima pushchair brand
By Kelly Beswick on 23/05/2012 12:11:51
With their intelligent and high-tech designs, Mima pushchairs stand out from the crowd. We meet their creator Davy Kho
today is widely recognised as one of Europe’s finest designers (Bloom and Alessi being two previous clients), and whose company, Mima, has just launched a groundbreaking new range of pushchairs in the UK. “I guess there was always this creativity within
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Party dilemmas… and solutions!!
By Anne-Marie Flanagan on 18/04/2010 12:21:04
How to make a children's party fun – for everyone
this to happen. With phone in hand you have three options. One: you can take the cowardly route and let the little darling come – children’s friendships change all the time, after all, and the birthday girl will be too excited to care on the day anyway. Two: save
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Activities for your Artist
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:30:34
10 ways to keep your mini masters busy
.2. Consequences You need a group of people for this activity. Give each person a piece of A4 paper. Fold it in half (the top edge folded to the bottom), then in half again (the same direction). In the top quarter of the paper, the first person
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Advertorial: Is your child about to take the 11 Plus?
By Gavin Day on 25/07/2011 09:41:19
Need some help? Everything you need is available from Bond
http://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/cl.asp?cn=44Everything you need is available from Bond11 Plus - One chance, one choiceBond is the No.1 provider of practice materials for the 11 Plus and selective entrance exams. With over 40 years of experience
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Day by Day Report from Pitti Bimbo, June 2009
By Linda McLean on 26/06/2009 22:42:57
Daily reports directly from the catwalk shows at the Pitti Immagine Bimbo Fair in Florence, Italy
Pallino and students from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and the School of Design of the Politecnico of Milan.It was the perfect start to the showcase of Spring/Summer 2010 new trends.Thursday, 25 JuneA slightly subdued Pitti opening
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When nits happen…
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/09/2010 12:22:27
They're the bane of primary school, so how do you get rid of them? Read our essential facts of lice
What are head lice? Lice are small, wingless, greyish-white insects with flattened, elongated bodies and oval heads. They are about 1/16 to 1/8 inch long.Where can they be found? Head lice spend their entire lifespan in our hair, clinging tightly
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How to help your toddler to talk
By Kate Donoughue on 03/02/2011 10:59:49
Ways you can encourage your late-talking child to chat
Most children start talking between about nine and 15 months, starting to enunciate clearly at about two years. However, not all children find language so simple and still haven’t produced their first words when all around them are already nattering
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Delicious Mauritius
By Sue Bryant on 18/10/2007 10:13:36
With a mix of sun, sea and spice, this unspoilt island in the Indian ocean is the perfect place to kick back and relax with all the family.
A SPECK IN the Indian Ocean, way east of Madagascar and 1,000 miles south of the Seychelles, Mauritius has always been a classy destination: charming people, outstanding food, gorgeous beaches and clear, calm seas. There are no charter flights
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