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Collector's classic: school desk
By Junior on 01/07/2010 00:00:00
Buy a fifties, New York school desk from Pedlars
This ingenious school desk has stood the test of time. Used in New York schools in the Fifties, a number of them were abandoned but picked up by the stylish team at Pedlars. With movable table top and handy storage in the seat, this desk is also
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Top Ten Hallowe’en Films
By Junior on 05/10/2011 12:25:21
Our pick of the best family-friendly spooky films
around the corner and to celebrate the release of Spooky Buddies, we have picked out our top ten Hallowe’en films which the whole family will enjoy.
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The Best Picture Books Of 2011
By Junior on 06/12/2011 10:00:27
Our Editor's pick of the most brilliant picture reads for budding bookworms
the yawns turn into zeds, that is.See more from Nick Sharratt in Junior's Top 100 Children's BooksBuy Yawn
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Tomato Bruschetta
By Junior on 16/09/2011 16:44:40
These toasted slices of bread topped with ripe tomatoes and torn basil leaves are very simple to make
of toppings. The simplest one is made with juicy tomatoes, but you could also try toppings such as mozzarella cheese, basil, ham or roasted vegetables.Ingredients1 small rustic loaf or 1 small baguette4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling8 ripe plum
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Good Morning Granola
By Junior on 15/09/2011 17:07:21
Granola is a tremendous start to the day and ideal as a topping for yoghurt
Makes 12 portionsObviously, this is not recommended for those with a nut allergy and, for your children, be careful to pick out the whole nuts as they are a choking hazard.Ingredients400g (14oz) jumbo oats3 tbsp olive oil200ml (7fl oz) apple juice
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Hallowe'en glittering ghostly gateaux
By Junior on 15/10/2012 17:01:27
Sparkly, spooky red velvet cakes make perfect party pickings
on top of each cupcake. Tint 3 tsp of the frosting black and pipe eyes on the ghosts. Finally, sprinkle with edible glitter.Adapted from Halloween Treats by Annie Rigg (£9.99, Ryland Peters & Small)More spooky recipes...Pumpkin whoopie piesSwampy slimy
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Destinations for the design-savvy parent
By Junior on 01/09/2011 16:25:47
Here is Junior's guide to the best children's furnishing companies and websites
There are some great children’s furnishing companies and websites that are good to keep on your hotlist when updating your child’s room. Here is just a small sample of some of our current favourites: - Offi Our pick of this range includes the Roll-top
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Weekend breaks away from the kids
By Junior on 15/08/2011 14:56:57
Of course you love your children, but once in a while you've got to make space for a lazy weekend without your little ones
£445 per person, which includes three nights’ B&B in a Just Right room, dinner on two evenings (cooked by Michelin-starred Ben Tunnicliffe), and a four-hour Ayurvedic Spa Journey. There’s even a cliff-top hot tub that’s so good that parents will think
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Top holiday villas
By Junior on 16/08/2011 12:41:28
Sharing a villa with a gang of family and friends is a wonderful way to pass some downtime together, and spread the cost…
special highlight of the season is the Raccolta delle Olive (the Olive Harvest) at the end of October. Guests help to pick olives before they are pressed, and each guest is given a bottle of olive oil to take home as a memento. For details, visit www
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How to pick the right pet for your family
By Junior on 12/04/2012 14:39:07
We rundown the ins and outs of some popular household pets
. More parenting skills from Junior:Top tips for boosting your boy's confidenceTeaching the fine art of etiquette
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