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Christmas Press Shows
By Junior on 10/07/2009 11:46:00
got a preview of a new brand Flax are representing called JME, another from the genius Jamie Oliver, which consisted of tree decorations, and of course, kitchen favourites like the cookie making kit. Our favourites from JME are the fox and owl
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Taking a greener holiday
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 11:52:51
Ways to make your next family holiday an eco-friendly one
locations. Even closer to home, there is a range of eco-friendly accommodation to explore, from tipis to tree houses. Another thing to look for when booking travel is tour operators who support the Fairtrade movement. One of its strongest advocates is Tribes
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Family activities…for a day in the park
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:40:27
Ten things to do when you visit a park
-The-Pooh and Goldilocks And The Three Bears are spot on).5. Go on a National Parks day event Visit www.nationalparks.gov.uk and search Events for a date and location that suits you.6. Cloudwatching Pick a shady tree, roll out your rug, then watch the sky go by. Try
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Six ways to have a greener holiday
By Clayton Johnson on 03/08/2010 17:39:33
A few simple changes will ensure you travel with a clear conscience
plant a native tree for each booking they receive. From £860 per week for a family of five. To recreate the vibe of an Africa savannah, you could even stay in a safari tent with Featherdown Farm (www.featherdownfarm.co.uk), which has sites across the UK
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Sand And The City – Urban Beaches
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 03/08/2010 12:22:06
Get away from it all with a visit to an urban beach
trees, deckchairs, beach balls and buckets and spades. And while the white canopy of the O2 might not evoke the same romance as the clear blues of a tropical sky, it does perform the handy function of keeping off the rain. Drop by 12–5pm Mon
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The soothing Shanti
By Clay Johnson on 24/06/2011 12:26:33
With an assortment of activities and peaceful pastimes, the Shanti Maurice in Mauritius is the ideal place for the whole family to unwind
If your family lives at lightning speed, then a trip to the Shanti Maurice in Mauritius could be the perfect place to encourage you all to adopt a slower pace. If nothing else, a holiday basking in the beauty of the tropical trees and turquoise sea
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Noisy Neighbours: Ruth Green's tale of a snail's search for solitude
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 17/06/2011 15:50:21
from your fellow fauna can be rather a nuisance. The calm of Sid’s favourite tree is disrupted by a flock of chirping sparrows. And when he slithers off to the allotment, a trio of singing foxes begins to bellow. Over in the playground, those lively
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FIMI SS12: New Discoveries
By Catherine Hudson on 03/07/2011 11:06:07
Junior seeks out a whole host of exciting new childrenswear labels for Spring Summer 2012
in the shape of cardboard benches and trees. Children's interior design company, Gegant, complimented the cardboard finery with funky beanbag chairs and stools in a variety of abstract animal shapes. FIMI, the largest childrenswear tradeshow in Spain
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Ski selection
By Junior on 01/08/2011 15:32:37
The best ski resorts to suit every need
level but is part of the huge Les Trois Vallées area, so parents can also enjoy challenging slopes. It is also below the tree line, so parents can take children on wonderful woodland walks. Chalet company Ski Beat (www.skibeat.co.uk) offers superb
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Shop till you drop from Delhi to New York
By Junior on 15/08/2011 15:58:48
Look at these must-have holidays for shopaholics from the tantalising scent of spices from Delhi's market stalls to the world's greatest toy store in New York
a quirky village of mechanical pixies for children to gaze upon. Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, has an enchanting Christmas Market in the Old Town Square, which has a gigantic Christmas tree and a nativity scene in a large wooden stable
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