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The inside scoop: Jigsaw Junior
By Catherine Hudson on 03/04/2013 10:31:24
The Head Designer at Jigsaw Junior talks all things neon, pattern clashing and sparkly, for spring summer 2013
are designed to be relaxed and easy to mix together.In our third story, the sunny days on the beach transform into beautiful evening sunsets. Inspired by warm pink sand and the sun reflecting on the sea; here you’ll find small flickers of luxury, ombre sequins
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How to make camping fun for the whole family
By Sophie Westnedge on 14/05/2013 15:33:34
Why camping is becoming de rigueur and how to make the most of a family trip
to holidaying in the great outdoors. We hear so many stories about how dad was a great camper in his youth but mum would not be seen dead under canvas, which have a happy ending at Feather Down where everyone is kept happy.Instead of having your every whim
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Fab Family Traditions
By Judith Eagle on 05/05/2010 17:53:45
15 ideas for creating family traditions
the furniture to one side and make space for everyone to hunker down with sleeping bags, camp beds and mattresses. Tell stories, have a midnight feast and be super-relaxed about bedtimes.3. Mark a special occasion Take time to notice small changes that can get
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Richard Curtis talks twins, tinsel and tough love
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/12/2012 11:22:03
The award-winning writer and director has turned his talents to creating a picture book about stockings, actually
BadOmeter flashing and, with no good deed going unrecognised, there’s a special extra gift in store for Charlie on Christmas morning.A self-confessed “goody-goody” as a young boy, how much did Curtis relish depicting a more rascally child? “Generally in a story
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Are we nearly there yet?
By Judith Eagle on 01/05/2012 16:35:15
Take the stress out of car journeys with these handy tips
There are many advantages about car travel – the chief one being that you are in charge of your own timetable. Plus there are plenty of opportunities to learn together and bond as a family. A road trip provides opportunities to sing, tell stories
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Snap Happy
By Coral Garlick on 20/04/2010 10:30:37
Encourage your budding Baileys and mini Marios to capture family memories on camera
good subject, then it does. As confidence grows, encourage your child to work on projects in an area they are interested in. My eight-year-old daughter, Lucia, loves writing stories and using her photographs to make a storybook. A little boy I know
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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
this object (if it’s a funny story, write it on the back of the card). Then have your child draw their illustration in the right-hand box.10. Hold an art exhibition Chalk and chalkboards, paints, brushes, a sketch book and modelling clay should have your
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Beauty and the beasts
By Suzanne Milne on 29/05/2011 13:35:26
Wildlife meets stunning views and the ultimate in luxury at Richard Branson’s Ulusaba Rock Lodge in South Africa
to the stories from the day’s adventures along with ponderings on tomorrow’s excitements. The best family holiday? What happens at Ulusaba is much more magical than that… It’s where everyone is transformed into an adventurous child with a sparkle in their eyes
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Kitchen Confidential
By Kelly Beswick on 01/06/2011 15:13:25
How one little girl inspired a baby food empire
trust your brand? Parents trust Ella’s Kitchen because we are real people with a real story, creating innovative recipes that only ever use store cupboard ingredients and communicating with honesty and openness solving real challenges for real families
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Summer Events For London
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 15/07/2011 14:03:42
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
this summer a special exhibition and literature festival celebrating classic war stories for children. Children can take part in fun interactive workshops and talks by authors including Michael Morpurgo (War Horse) and Michelle Magorian (Goodnight Mister Tom
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