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Fiendishly tempting Hallowe'en treats
By Fiona McKim on 28/09/2011 15:45:19
Sink your fangs into our pick of the best Hallowe'en goodies
Cookie bouquet by imageonfood £20 from Waitrose (selected stores)
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Picnic ideas: Rainbow Slaw
By Fiona McKim on 10/05/2013 16:12:22
A crunchy, zingy slaw that should tempt even the fussiest child to eat her veg
A nod to getting those cheeky little ragamuffins to eat some vegetables. This tempting rainbow slaw combines delicious fresh ingredients with bags of colour and crunchy texture. The creamy yoghurt dressing, combined with zesty fruit juices, adds a
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Five ways to introduce your baby to water
By Fiona McKim on 24/10/2011 16:12:08
Our top tips for raising a happy water baby
1 Use props Tempt your baby with a new bath toy – it is a great way to entice her into the water.2 Share a bathAsk your partner to hold her while you play in the bath with her toys. She will forget her fears and want to join you. 3 Hold off
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Four of the best books for parents
By Fiona McKim on 11/01/2013 16:38:44
Our monthly round-up of the best parenting, craft, art and recipe books
-laden nations need agonise no more, as Le Cookie brings together the experimental fun factor of the Big Apple with the classic taste and delicacy of Paris’s most exquisitely tempting sweet treats. Page turner The brains behind luxury cookie brand Moon Street do
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Ways to encourage birds into your garden
By Fiona McKim on 17/02/2012 17:02:15
Attract avian acquaintances in three simple steps
1. Much like any creature (humans included!) a foolproof way to tempt feathered friends into your garden is to offer them a nibble of their favourite food. Although ready-made bird feed mixtures are available to buy, it is far more fun to make a
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Brilliant ways to bounce your baby
By Fiona McKim on 05/04/2012 11:53:04
Try these loving ways to get moving with your baby
rhythmic and stimulating on many levels. Older children will enjoy see-saws, merry-go-rounds, or games such as ring-a-ring-of-roses.8. Finally beware of planting babies in removable car seats for much of the day. Although it is tempting to take a sleeping
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Hallowe'en happenings in the Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 12:21:17
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
’s disco, Ghost train, face painting and fun fair, proving terrifyingly tempting for families of all ages.Ghostly GaslightOctober 29Wander through the creepy cobbled streets at Blists Hill Victorian Town, Shropshire encountering mischievous spirits
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Coping with a tempestuous toddler
By Fiona McKim on 22/09/2011 16:57:09
The twos needn’t be terrible with our meltdown-management mantra
in the future. Stay strongWhen your toddler is drumming her little fists on the ground and screaming loud enough for the dog to start whimpering it can be excruciatingly tempting to give in and hand over that forbidden tub of ice cream. But by doing so, you
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How To Have An Eco-Friendly Children's Party
By Fiona McKim on 18/04/2013 12:47:00
It's Earth Day on April 22 - here's how to ensure that good, green fun is had by all at your next children's bash
bring you our top five tips for having an eco-friendly children’s party. No more paper platesAs tempting as it can be to sweep everything into the wheelie bin after a children’s soireé , eco-savvy parents should make the switch from disposable
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