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Seven Stories, Newcastle Upon Tyne
On 25/07/2011 in Days Out
From tall stories to rollicking reads, Seven Stories is bursting at the seams with witty words and astonishing images
, while the Creation Station in the basement is a hive of book-inspired artistic endeavour.Family X-Factor Children can meet their literary heroes with frequent author storytimes. New Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson, Judith Kerr and Oliver Jeffers
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Lily Vanilli Interview
On 28/04/2010 in Fashion news
The alternative baker speaks about her childhood
Dubbed ‘The Baker Celeb’, 27-year-old Lily Vanilli is quite possibly the hippest thing to happen in baking for some time. Cooking up a storm at a recent Downing Street charity event, she has also graced the cover of the Observer magazine. What
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Harrods’ Toy Kingdom opens its doors
On 30/07/2012 in Days Out
The unveiling of Harrods’ new toy department was a spectacle not to be missed
The grand opening of Harrods’ new toy department was a much-anticipated event, with parents and children queuing around the block, eagerly waiting for the doors to open and to finally be granted entrance to what promised to be a dream destination
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Why fathers are important role models when it comes to reading
On 14/11/2012 in Education
Fathers should lead – and read – by example
children to different books or stories but helps develop shared interests. One study has even indicated that familes where fathers engage in reading activities with their young children are more likely to resolve family conflicts calmly and with compromise
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Easter Days Out In London
On 27/03/2012 in Days Out
Egg-citing days out for your family
.The Big Egg HuntUntil April 9This event, sponsored by Faberge, sees 200 ceramic eggs hidden all across London, with designs by famous artists, designers, architects and jewelers. Families can grab a map or an app, put their walking shoes on, and discover
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The myth of the wicked stepmother
On 07/05/2013 in Relationships
She’s a villain as old as time – but modern families would benefit from banishing this stereotype to the realm of fairytales
-hell was for stepmonsters and I wasn’t going there.”The reality was somewhat different. It took years of trial and error to find some kind of balance and, even then, a supposedly joyous event such as shopping for a wedding dress or the birth of her two sons, Eliott and Lyle
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Luscious landscapes Down Under
On 17/08/2011 in Long-haul
Experience the other-worldly landscapes and warm welcome of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific
? Well, the fact is, if you waved goodbye to your wanderlust the moment you had children, you’d be depriving the whole family of some of the most extraordinary holiday experiences on offer. Of course, a long-haul flight will test the most patient of parents
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Jolly January Outings In London
On 04/01/2012 in Days Out
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
that is suitable for all the family.Cupcake and CrayonsJanuary 8Let your children experience the fun and magic of fancy baking with this morning of cupcake decorating, balloon modelling and colouring at The Tea Box, Richmond North. They may even get to meet a real
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Make Raymond Blanc's chocolate mousse for an Earth Hour dinner
On 19/03/2013 in Recipes
Prepare this delicious dessert to enjoy with your family over a candlelit meal
The annual WWF Earth Hour takes place on March 23, where people around the globe are encouraged to switch off their lights for 60 minutes to save the planet and draw attention to our energy use.The event takes place at 8.30pm local time, with 152
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Top ten family rainy day activities
On 26/02/2013 in Leisure
Fed up of trying to dodge those puddles? Here is our roundup of ten activities to stave off boredom on a rainy day…
your comfy 'cinema' seating in rows and ‘sell’ tickets for the show. You could also make posters for the event. Winnie-The-Pooh, Babe, The Lion King, Shrek and Mary Poppins are all great ideas for a rainy-day movie.5. Hollywood star Line a kitchen tray
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