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Top ten family rainy day activities
By Junior on 26/02/2013 09:18:00
Fed up of trying to dodge those puddles? Here is our roundup of ten activities to stave off boredom on a rainy day…
your comfy 'cinema' seating in rows and ‘sell’ tickets for the show. You could also make posters for the event. Winnie-The-Pooh, Babe, The Lion King, Shrek and Mary Poppins are all great ideas for a rainy-day movie.5. Hollywood star Line a kitchen tray
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Chase away a rainy day
By Catherine Hudson on 01/03/2012 09:04:12
These pretty wellington boots by Kenzo will help brighten up a wet day
With rain on the weather radar this weekend, these wellingtons by Kenzo are top of our shopping list to brighten up a grey day. They will also look super chic at the festivals this summer teamed with, as shown, a cute denim dress, shorts
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Make your own play dough
By Fiona McKim on 16/03/2012 15:54:02
Perfect for a rainy day, this home-made dough is the recipe for playtime success
Ingredients1 cup of plain flourHalf a cup of salt2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 cup of water Optional:1 teaspoon food colouring 1 teaspoon vanilla essenceMethod:Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and transfer to a medium, heavy based saucepan.Slowly cook the mixtur...
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Five of the best family films
By Junior on 10/04/2012 14:21:49
While away a rainy day with these marvellous movies
popping it back out in neat cubes. But this little chap’s no mindless automaton. He lovingly sorts the treasure from the trash, stowing gems, such as a Rubik’s Cube, in his own hidey-hole. Then one day, another robot, EVE, is beamed down from above. She’s swish
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Brilliant Board Games
By Fiona McKim on 09/12/2011 12:31:48
While away a rainy day with Junior's favourite games to play
Beetle Drive £8.99 by Gibson from Mulberry Bush
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Joe Blogs discovers Atlantis at Legoland
By Joe on 15/06/2011 13:50:22
Smart Boy About Town gets wet (wet, wet) on a rainy day at Legoland Windsor
that day. All day long. Rain, rain, rain. It takes more than drizzle to dampen my day and of course it meant it didn't matter when I got wet on Pirate Falls (shame about mummy, though). Next time you're at Legoland, make sure you sign up for the Q
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Be boxing clever
By Fiona McKim on 16/02/2012 12:03:36
Five creative ways with cardboard boxes for you and your child
1. Create a puppet theatreTake a medium sized rectangular box and cut off one of the lid flaps, then tape the other one closed, leaving a rectangular opening which will form the stage. Take two rectangular pieces of fabric and attach them either side of the gap gathering the mate...
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From the heart - handmade gifts
By Martha Thomas on 23/04/2012 10:25:54
Spread the love with these simple makes
Shaker heartA love-filled centrepiece for your table or to hang in your cupboardMaterials 57x50cm striped cotton fabric (such as Forbury Stripe £38 from Laura Ashley)Small amount of linenButtonWadding/dried lavenderWireBay leavesRibbon.How to makeCut out two heart shapes from the...
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Shortlisted Girls' Fashion 2012 - Laura Ashley
By Junior Design Awards on 22/05/2012 07:50:00
The brands bringing you the most fun and fabulous girls' clothing on the high street
Inspired by childhood days out, summer holidays and rainy day games, the Laura Ashley girlswear collection is a bouquet of floral blooms on a vibrant, painterly palette. Lovingly designed by the brand's in-house team and crafted from soft cotton
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French Connection Kids Spring/Summer 2012
By Sophie Warner on 03/11/2011 16:55:40
French Connection Kids showcases its gorgeous festival inspired spring summer 2012 collection
French Connection Kids has clearly drawn inspiration from summer festivals; the portaloo and colourful umbrellas at the press day paying particular homage. The colourful boys and girlswear certainly presented a nice break from the cold and rainy
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