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Mummy's best-kept beauty secret
By Catherine O'Dolan on 02/09/2010 12:37:28
Treat yourself to a pampering facial from France's favourite beauty parlour
Semonin treatments at several UK spas, including Lucknam Park, in Bath; Hoole Hall Spa, in Chester; 51 Buckingham Gate, London and Feversham Arms, York. And for the ultimate in stress relief and relaxation, we can thoroughly recommend the Anti-Stress Back
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Travel Tips for Toddlers
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 10:24:10
Forget the tears and tantrums, with a little forethought travelling with your toddler can be a great adventure
18 months until about four, consider short hops within Europe. On charter flights, pay extra to book the premium seats, so you can minimise check-in time and stress. Think about paying for lounge access in busy airports at peak time.Consider breaking
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The highs and lows of restaurant dining with children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/09/2010 18:30:52
You've taken your seats at table, and you're ready to start your family dining experience, but are your fellow diners pleased – or appauled – to see children at the table?
they have forgotten how stressful they found similar behaviour 20 years earlier (and because it's nothing compared to the antics of their wild teenage kids). Will keep telling you that it doesn't get any easier, only different.* The affluent twentysomethings
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Choosing the perfect ski holiday for all the family
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/10/2010 13:18:50
Want the perfect family ski trip? All it takes is a bit of careful preparation and some tips from the experts
travel time which is potentially the most stressful part of any holiday. Don’t rule out driving or taking the train – for some families these can be great ways to get to the mountains and can add to the great adventure.2. Choose your childcare If you
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The Glamping Season starts here…
By Catherine O'Dolan on 19/06/2012 15:21:15
With the festival season creeping up fast, here's some glamping tips from Karma Canvas to help you reside in style
and Carry On Rocking.We do, however, believe in making life as comfortable and stress-free as possible, so when it comes to sleeping under the stars, we are all in favour of glam camping – or glamping. And having sampled their delightful hospitality at Just
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Highly Commended Best Family Tour Operator 2011: Scott Dunn
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/06/2011 14:31:19
Family travel tips from Andrew Dunn at Scott Dunn, Highly Commended in our Junior Design Awards 2011
destination. 2. Allow plenty of time at the airport to avoid a stressful start to your holiday.3. Buy a Trunkis – a fabulous invention for children who love to feel grown up with their own bits and pieces tucked away and frees up space in your own hand luggage
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Best Family Tour Operator: Ski Famille
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/05/2011 17:50:12
, minimising travel time can dramatically cut parental stress levels. Think carefully about where you are going and the best way of getting there.3. Don’t be shy. Question your travel company about anything that concerns you before your holiday. They should
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Best Family Tour Operator: Tots Too
By Catherine O'Dolan on 29/05/2011 11:43:20
Family travel tips from Emma Barnett, managing director of Tots Too, highly commended in the Junior Design Awards
that you are heading somewhere perfect for your family will prevent holiday stress from taking over. Then add blue skies and service with a smile for holiday memories to treasure for a lifetime. What’s your favourite childhood holiday memory? Going
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Seven simple rules for happy festivals
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/03/2012 16:37:54
Magical fairgrounds, open fields to run and play, the chance to dress up and mess up – No wonder children love the new breed of family festivals
and Manchester – where the free ice-cream is bound to go down well.2. Eliminate stress factorsThe festival vibe, of course, is all about peace, love and understanding, and the idea is that you get to chill out and relax too, in the delightful company of your
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Operation School Run
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/09/2010 16:53:28
Ten simple rules that can help you transform the morning routine from chaos to calm
to drive then put calming music on and try not to let the traffic and delays increase your tension. Why not arrange a car share with another parent? Halve the load, and stress.10. Smile!Congratulations! You’ve made it in good time. Give them a big kiss
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