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Fab Family Traditions
By Judith Eagle on 05/05/2010 17:53:45
15 ideas for creating family traditions
’t just happen,” says Stinnett. “They have to be planned into your busy family life.”If hand-me-down traditions were thin on the ground in your family, don’t fret – you can create new ones. And don’t feel you have to stick with those traditions that have
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A cool new version of the traditional rocking horse
By Junior on 01/08/2008 00:00:00
Rocky the seal, whale and dog were the trio of hip, alternative rocking horses that grabbed an enormous amount of interest at the Milan furniture fair
The Milan furniture fair was recently wowed by Rocky, this fabulous seat-cum-rocking horse designed for Spanish brand MO by Martinez Otero. Playfulness lies at the heart of all MO products, and this piece is no exception. Your child could also opt for a seal, a whale or a dog – a...
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Ken Hom reveals some traditions – and superstitions – for Chinese New Year
By Catherine O'Dolan on 08/02/2013 14:29:00
Start with a firecracker and let the children behave badly. It's Chinese New Year! Here's how to have an authentic celebration
, should get dressed and sit in the living room. * Do not use knives or scissors on New Year's Day as this may cut off fortune. Whilst many Chinese people today may not believe in these traditions and customs, some are still practised. Most families
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Table Talk with Adam Culverwell
By Catherine O’Dolan on 17/04/2010 17:10:11
The Head Chef at Podium talks toddler etiquette and family traditions
village at the foothills of the mountains, north of Milan, and it was a family tradition that we would visit every Easter and Christmas. I loved to help my grandmother roll out the pasta on the big kitchen table. What’s your idea of the perfect family meal
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Fairytales with a twist
By Kimberley Chen on 03/04/2012 22:01:53
These picture books have magically reinvented the traditional fairytales…
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Book? by Lauren Child (Hodder Children’s Books, £6.99)When Herb falls asleep in the middle of reading his book of fairytales he's startled to wake up to a screeching, impatient Goldilocks, and realises he's actually fallen through the pages. What ensue...
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Walk into a winter wonderland
By Nicola Onyema on 30/09/2011 09:07:47
Laura Ashley launch a traditionally cosy girlswear winter collection
It may be an Indian summer outside, but now is the best time to shop for those winter essentials before they disappear. With cosy, textured knits and mystical snowflake inspired prints, the Winter Wonderland collection from Laura Ashley girlswear are perfect for the upcoming Wint...
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Ranch life at Elkin Creek
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 14/06/2011 17:50:55
For wild rides and water wonders, visit this traditional ranch in the American West
At the Elkin Creek in British Colombia, half of the ranch hands are from the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation tribe. So a visit here is a great opportunity for children to get an insight into Native America. Ride across sacred trails, go looking for wild horses in the Brittany Triangle,...
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The rites of spring
By Kate Donoughue on 23/02/2011 15:48:53
Five spring traditions your family can treasure forever
1 Freshen upSpring cleaning traditionally takes place when the weather is warm enough to open the windows and let the fresh air in. To make the task less daunting, break the task down in to small projects, and of course, many hands make light work
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American Apple Pie
By Junior on 16/09/2011 12:12:41
This is a super-easy version of a traditional American apple pie
Serves 4 adults or 8 childrenMake sure you use a really good short sweet pastry; it may be crumbly, but it tastes divine. For a sweet little twist, I add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the filling. Ingredients75g (23/4oz) butter6 royal gala apples, peeled, cored and quartered100g (31/...
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Fifteen fantastic party planning tips and activities
By Rose Hammick and Charlotte Packer on 04/04/2012 11:14:45
From preparations to traditional games - party proof yourself with these handy hints
ingenious with your hiding places, though, or it might all end in tears.3. Go with tradition The old games we played as children are still the best: Musical Bumps, Pass The Parcel, Pin The Tail On The Donkey, Musical Statues and – every parent’s favourite
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