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Hallowe'en treats
By Anita Kaushal on 07/09/2010 10:46:11
Enjoy the spookiest Hallowe'en party ever with these scary suggestions
Hosting a Hallowe’en party is all about creating the right atmosphere. There are plenty of spooky tricks you can use to create fabulous outifts and decorations for Hallowe’en. You can spray paint branches and leaves to create decorations for your
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London's best Christmas windows
By Claire Hadley on 14/12/2010 16:10:34
The festive displays that you and your little ones will love
ships, buried treasure and mermaids. Look out for the lovely scene where Peter Pan reaches through an open window for Wendy's hand. The Fortnum & Mason windows are a veritable feast of indulgence. Inspired by famous foodie paintings from the National
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Best beaches for kids: America
By Junior on 12/08/2011 14:41:10
Look at these blissful American beach holiday ideas
that includes complimentary activities, such as sea origami, piñata making and rock painting. And the spa offers a children’s menu including yoga, reflexology massage, manicure, pedicure, and hairstyling. Prices from £2,980 per person with Seasons In Style
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Flying the British flag
By Catherine Hudson on 28/02/2012 12:26:43
Next celebrates Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic hopes with the launch of two souvenir scarves
images to represent all of the various sports. The Paralympics GB scarf features a hand painted Lion and 60 hand prints to symbolise the 60 million supporters across Great Britain. All of the profits will be donated to the British Olympic and Paralympic
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Vintage finds
By on 11/02/2010 16:55:38
Clothing designer Nicole Frobusch offers tips on how to achieve the vintage vibe with ideas from her own home…
Don’t worry too much if a piece is in disrepair If I see something that is free or cheap but in need of some attention, I take it anyway – most pieces can be given a new lease of life with paint or new upholstery
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Walks and rides
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 13:24:34
Have fun in the fresh air with these 10 walks and rides
.forestry.gov.uk5. Flatford Mill to Dedham on the River Stour, Suffolk Take a walk along the open water meadows along the banks of the River Stour where Constable was inspired to paint his famous oils. Visit www.waterscape.com. 6. Hopton Blue Trail, Shropshire
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Museums made easy
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 05/05/2010 13:32:37
Where to have a cultural and family-friendly day out
.highlandfolk.com Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent Discover a world of Staffordshire ceramics, explore the sensory Secret Garden and see paintings by Picasso, Durer and Deagas. For details, visit www.stoke.gov.uk St Nicholas Priory, Exeter This former
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Moving house: a survival guide
By Kelly Beswick on 01/10/2010 17:10:45
How to get through a house move whatever the age of your child
the child in discussing how to make Fido or Felix feel comfortable; you will pick up a lot of clues about what your child is worried about too.5-7 yearsEncourage poems and paintings about the old home and the new one. Keep a collection of works of art from
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Too Many Girls (surely not!)
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 17/06/2011 15:39:30
Jonty Lees battle-of-the-sexes tale was highly-commended in our category for Most Promising New Talent
with a good dose of humour, and the happy conclusion of daddy watching the footie while having his nails painted is sure to raise a wry smile in both male and female camps – even if it’s a little far from the truth chez Lees. “A more accurate picture
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Five Festival Rules
By Catherine O'Dolan Photography by David Handley at Burning Man Festival (www.burningman.com) on 17/06/2011 16:08:58
Make the most of the summer festivals with our top tips (rule one: don't lose your kids!)
're hanging out at camp. Bring art projects, body paints, costumes, water guns, and anything that contributes to all the fun of the festival.For our guide to the Best Family Festivals to fill your summer, check out our best of the fests.
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