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The Latest Lowdown on Nanny Spies
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/07/2010 16:19:25
She may be all sweetness and light when you're around, but when you're at work is she all Mary Poppins or more Cruella De Ville
moments.BARBIE® Video Girl costs £75.00 at Hamleys
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Cupcakes
By Catherine O'Dolan on 19/04/2010 17:39:08
The delights of the cupcake
THERE'S A GOOD reason why loved ones are sometimes affectionately called "Cupcake": this sweet little term of endearment conjures up visions of something diminutive, dainty and oh-so-cute – just like your child. Not only are they delicious to eat
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Turn your child into an eco-traveller
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/08/2010 09:22:21
Absorbing the local colour and culture of your destination will help your child appreciate the amazing world around her
local school or other organization, rather than giving sweets or money to children.
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Our favourite picture books of 2010
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/12/2010 10:59:32
It's been another brilliant year of amazing picture books – here's our review of Junior Editor's choices for 2010
Stormy Weather by Debi Gliori Bloomsbury, £10.99, 2+Mummy Fox is about to put her cub to bed: “Pull up the quilt, turn out the light, dear child, it’s time to say goodnight.” To put his mind at rest before sleeping, she tells him about all the other
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A conversation with Yokococo, author of Hans & Matilda
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2012 13:19:47
Meet the winner of the Most Promising New Talent in our Junior Design Awards 2012
Why did you choose cats (and they are very cute!) as your characters?Unfortunately I have a cat allergy. When I was trying to think about a new idea, a stray cat was visiting my house very often. He was very sweet and beautiful. I couldn't let him
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Elsy catwalk Spring/Summer 2011 catwalk report at Pitti Bimbo
By Catherine O'Dolan on 24/06/2010 18:06:42
A girlie show of frills and frothy dresses is the final catwalk show of the first day at Pitti Bimbo
, conjuring up exotic climes and glamorous destinations. Think To Catch A Thief style of the French riviera meets Italy's Capri as the girls wore pretty dresses with softly pleated skirts embellished with a bed of sweet roses in soft creams and peachy hues
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Easter Movie Reviews: The Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh
By Catherine O'Dolan on 14/04/2011 14:54:02
The honey-coloured "bear with little brain” is back with his crew in an endearing animated adventure
audience of preschoolers. Sweet, playful fun: even Eyeore manages a smile. Well, almost. Winnie The Pooh (cert U) is out on April 15.
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YO! Sushi
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/04/2010 16:09:27
Perfect dining in pint-sized portions
no such hesitation, choosing from an exciting selection of sushi, as well as some hot dishes ordered from the kitchen. With prices of the colour-coded plates ranging from £1.70 to £5, Nigiri (oblong rice with salmon or prawn) were popular staples, though Joe
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Dim T
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/04/2010 16:16:29
A taste of the East
noodles and curries.In fact, there’s so much choice that it’s one of those menus where you’re just not sure what to choose – and then I invariably get it wrong. I found my Teriyaki Salmon with Udon Noodles (£8.10) a little sweet and wished I’d gone
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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?
Read our helpful guide to identify friend or foe:* The kindly elderly couple The sweet elderly couple who can't keep their eyes off you. Probably have grandchildren of their own (who may live far away and they don't get to see them often) and your
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