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Excellent books for bored children
By Suzanne Milne on 18/03/2010 12:08:42
Great books to have on hand when your child says "I'm bored"…
, Usborne Publishing, £6.99.Cooking With Kids by Linda Collister, Ryland Peters & Small, £10.49.Crafting With Kids by Catherine Woram, Ryland Peters & Small, £14.99. Creative Child by Dorothy Einon, Hamlyn, £14.99.Creepy Creatures by Julie Sharp, GMC Books
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Taking a greener holiday
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 11:52:51
Ways to make your next family holiday an eco-friendly one
The travel business is, quite rightly, becoming more and more eco-friendly with hotels, resorts and even airlines around the world jumping on the green initiatives bandwagon. And it is now surprisingly easy to make a few small changes to your
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Great Toys to Boost Your Baby's Brain
By Suzanne Milne on 01/10/2012 16:56:00
Rattles, blocks and balls are not only fun playthings, they also help your baby learn
and effect; and visual development. Size matters – keep these toys small. Babies like sights and sounds; at eight weeks, a supported baby will swipe at things; at 12 weeks, small toys can be grasped. Surrounding your baby with touchy-feely objects encourages
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Bill Granger's BBQ ideas
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:00:21
Australia's sunniest chef offers tips for a gourmet barbecue
to settle down to eat your dinner is checking whether your child's food is cut into small enough portions, so prepare and serve their meals first.
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Family activities… for a day at the beach
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 11:47:47
Ten things to do in a day at the beach
or the largest shell on the beach as well as who can find the smoothest shell, the most brightly coloured shell, the heaviest shell6. Play sand bullseye Draw a large circle in the sand and mark a ‘throw line’, then take turns tossing shells or small stones to hit
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Music festivals
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:40:21
All the music without the mayhem – these are the best festivals for all the family in 2010
and yoga for chlidren. Visit www.wychwoodfestival.com 2. JULY 2-4 Blissfields, Hampshire Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, this festival won a Best Small Festival award in 2007; in 2010 there will be two stages as well as 'The Bubble Bus
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Memory Books
By Suzanne Milne on 02/02/2010 15:19:58
From your baby's first ultrasound pictures to your recollections of that tearful first day at school, there are great books that can help you keep your family's memories safe…
& Small, £14.99) Wow – the questions filling these pages are brilliant. Who would have thought to ask about your parents’ memory of their own first day at school, their favourite family meals, games and traditions the family shared, favourite teachers
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Cool campsites
By Suzanne Milne on 13/04/2010 13:18:04
There is nothing like a camping trip to bring the family closer together, so try one of these 10 fabulous locations
to ride along a nearby track. Tel: 01208 831395 or visit www.ruthernvalley.com 2. Burrowhayes Farm, Somerset Located on a small farm, the camping field here stretches from behind the stables to the woods. There are horses and ponies, and escorted rides
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Scottish Breaks
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 11:12:47
From grand adventures, to urban retreats, rural romps, fairytale holidays or casual coastal days away, the choice is yours with these places to go in Scotland
the Spirit Suites, stunning two-bedroom suites, ideal for families.Small children can run amok in the well-equipped Playroom with its own sandpit, water area and storytelling corner. A must-do activity is going junior off-road driving in mini Land Rovers
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Family activities…for a day in the garden
By Suzanne Milne on 17/04/2010 19:52:49
10 activities for children to do in your garden
cutters will be everything you need to start the competition. Save the scoring until the next day to test if any of the pies crack or to add decoration.10. Slug and bug hunt Send your child on a slug and bug hunt with a glass jar and a small net (for
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