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Best Eco Toy *Highly Commended* Wonderworld Shape Sorter
By Catherine O'Dolan on 13/06/2013 12:32:45
Simple yet striking design and eco-friendly materials combine for this contemporary shape sorter
Natural Shape Sorter £15Made from rubber wood and using natural botanical colours, the Wonderworld Shape Sorter boosts hand-eye coordination and teaches shapes and colour.See how the Wonderworld Eco House fared in previous Junior Design Awards.
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A trio of trendy teethers for baby
By Catherine O'Dolan on 27/04/2012 12:38:34
Meet Chan, his sister Pie and baby brother Gnon, the cutest teethers in town!
, see? ) which explains their disinctive shape. £9.99 each from www.sophielagirafe.co.uk
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Mary McCartney's delicious family recipes: Sunday Roast, Meatballs and Cheesy Quesadillas
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/08/2010 15:38:22
Dine in with tasty vegetarian home-cooked foods from Mary McCartney's meat-free kitchen
vegetables and Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes.Meatless Meatballs Serves 12Thesse are tasty served with tomatoe sauce and pasta or mashed potato. You can also shape them into burgers.Ingredients250g (9oz) Linda McCartney vegetarian mince1 onion, chopped finely
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Five Common Eyesight Problems
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/10/2012 14:49:16
Five problems to look out for with your child's eyesight…
part of the eye) is not a regular symmetrical spherical shape, but elongated. This means the eye cannot focus light passing through it, so vision is blurred at all distances. This can be corrected with glasses.4. Amblyopia (lazy eye) This occurs when
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Spooky Skeleton Hallowe'en crafts
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/10/2012 16:52:45
Alas, poor Yorick! Create this spooky skeleton – the perfect prop for a hip Hallowe'en
, you can start to apply more paper in specific areas, like around the eyes and chins to create the skull shape. Don't worry about it being too perfect – get creative and remember, the spookier the better! Once you have completely covered your skull
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Hallowe'en crafts: Witch's Hat
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/10/2012 17:05:10
Cast a spell with this stylish witch's hat – perfect for a spot of trick or treating
with a dab of glue. When glueis dry, tie raffia in a double knot at the front of the hat.Use sharp scissors or the craft punches to cut the star and moon shapes from fab foam, remove backing and attach to hat. Now you're ready to cast some spells and try
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Why children love secret hiding places
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 16:59:21
Whether it's a cupboard under the stairs or a mini playhouse, children love to play hide-and-seek in the security of a confined space
exit gives us enough security to let go of pent-up feelings.”Secret hideaways can come in all shapes and sizes. You can create a simple indoor den, with sheets strewn across the sofa and an armchair or a simple makeshift outdoor camp. There are also
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Toy Story 3: the must-see family movie
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/07/2010 15:38:26
Toy Story 3 is receiving rave reviews, but will it really make Daddies cry?
A HIGH-SPEED CAR chase (featuring Barbie's pink Corvette), plundering outlaws (in the shape of Potato Heads), orphans in jeopardy (in the guise of colourful trolls) and a Hiroshima-style cloud of Tumbling Monkeys – all put to rights
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Raymond Blanc's Haddock & Leek Fishcakes
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 12:58:39
Mmmm, delicious! Divine recipes from Michelin-star chef Raymond Blanc
white pepper together. Add the cooked smoked haddock and fold together carefully. Use a 6cm ring mould to shape and portion the cakes.Mix together the egg and milk. Flour the fishcakes all over. Using a flat tray, dip the fishcakes on both sides
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Paul Smith: Q&A
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/06/2010 15:15:07
To celebrate the launch of Paul Smith Junior, Sir Paul talks fashion and… football
and you are very open to criticism as well. You’ve got all shapes and sizes and obviously they are not going to suit everybody.
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