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Eco-conscious children's books
On 09/03/2012 in Books
Go green with Junior's favourite environmental reads
activities for green living and the tone never strays into feeling overly prescriptive or patronising.Buy My Green Day
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Cool composting
On 20/04/2010 in Green Living
Why waste can be ever so good
Composting is a great activity for children, enabling them to see the entire cycle of how scraps from the kitchen can be turned into a useful product to nourish the garden. To get started you will need to palce a compost bin on a well-drained, level
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Eco-friendly Kimpton Hotels
On 09/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Kimpton Hotels has introduced EarthCare to promote environmental sensitivity without sacrificing comfort
As well as adopting eco-friendly practices, such as only using recycled paper, Kimpton also caters for families – with suggestions for activities in New York and a free gift on arrival for young guests. Thomson Worldwide offers three nights
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How your child can have an outdoor detective adventure
On 12/12/2012 in Green Living
Five ways your child can investigate his natural surroundings
might find a spider, slug, snail or beetle.5. Download an activity sheet from the Woodland Trust’s Nature Detectives site to discover a plethora of nature activities for any season. More green living from Junior:The best foods to buy organic
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Growing vegetables with your child
On 09/02/2012 in Green Living
From the earth to the plate – the sky is the limit for keen young gardeners
and set it free, preferably somewhere far away if you wish to remain popular with your gardening neighbours. 4. Useful resourcesThere are plenty of green-fingered children’s websites providing games, quizzes and printable activities for use in the garden
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Step to the beat
On 03/08/2011 in Fashion news
The all-new Puma DJ Junior trainers are, quite literally, music to your ears
the button to activate the sensors and speaker. Tap your heel for the bass, your toe for the snare and clash the insides of your feet together for the DJ scratch. The sounds are rechargeable via the mini USB lead provided.Step2wo is exclusively stocking
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Romanian romance
On 10/08/2011 in Europe
Transylvania is a fairytale dream with its 15th-century castle and sublime mountains, it is a holiday destination you won't forget
of the Carpathian Mountains. There are mountain views, swathes of green fields, a large lake and even a castle dating back to 1400 – truly a fairytale setting for all the family. There’s also an excellent array of children’s activities and tours of the local area
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A Grow-Your-Own Revolution In London
On 02/02/2012 in Days Out
Get your hands dirty at this family day out
Families seeking a breath of fresh air should head for The Forge in Camden on February 4, where the regular farmer's market will be offering a selection of delicious local foods as well as an afternoon of gardening activities for all ages.Green
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The best summer days out in Scotland
On 19/06/2012 in Days Out
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
of advice – don’t pack spaghetti for lunch. The Glasgow ShowJuly 21–22Glasgow Green will be awash with activity during this annual weekend festival celebrating Glasgow’s rich cultural tapestry. Activities are set to include countryside activities, madcap
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The joys of jumping in puddles
On 06/08/2010 in Baby & toddler
You may sigh when storm clouds gather, but for your toddler it's the perfect excuse for making a big splash!
. And guess what? It’s really good for him (even if it may mean soggy clothes for you). Lively outdoor play activities are important for your child’s development of independence and autonomy. According to the Children and Nature Network Research Studies, when
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