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It’s Gonna Get Ugly
On 19/04/2010 in Toys & Games
The story behind Uglydolls from creator David Horvath
when toys were toys, existing as tools to help a child run wild with their imagination, and didn’t always have to be based on something you see on TV? Well, those days are back in Uglytown.Q. Is there any moral message behind the Uglydolls? Are you
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Look To The Stars
On 04/10/2011 in Days Out
Inspire your stargazing child on International Observe The Moon Night
is smiling down on them, creating a sense of wonderment and intrigue surrounding the night sky.Stargazing and learning about space really appeals to young children as their imaginations are vast and without boundaries, much like the possibilities of outer
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Lauren Child's new book Maude The Not-So-Noticeable Shrimpton
On 16/01/2013 in Books
Acclaimed children's author pens a quirky cautionary tale – but employs an illustrator for the pictures
to travel to New York and a mutual friend (an ex-boyfriend of Krauss) suggested the two hook up as they had so much in common. As it turns out, the two did indeed have much in common – including the fact that they are both beautiful, talented and funny
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Ten of the best world wonders
On 16/08/2011 in Tips & advice
From the four corners of the globe, these are the family holidays to take for the world’s greatest natural and cultural sights
for children five years plus, including nine nights’ accommodation and some meals, from Imaginative Traveller, excluding flights.5. Beyond the Arctic Circle, FinlandWhy? The mesmerising Northern Lights will almost end up seeming just like a bonus on this six
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Life in the Loire Valley, by Rachel Riley
On 06/06/2011 in Fashion Awards
Designer, and award winner, Rachel Riley tells us all about her idyllic home in the Loire Valley, her love of travel and flea markets and how we should all be enjoying and making the most of our clothes!
Rachel Riley SS11 What was your inspiration for this summer season?I love summer – it is a time to travel and relax, so I love everything that inspires summer activities – cherry picking, vintage luggage labels, coral embroidery, floral prints. Our
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Splendid summer shopping centre activities
On 18/07/2011 in Days Out
Stay cool this summer with our pick of the best shopping centre activities
customisation service. The Junior design awards 2011 named the Trunki BoostApak best travel product as well as shortlisting the Trunki ToyBox for best 3-5 years toy design.Summer In The CityJuly 23-24Budding urban artists can make their mark on a giant graffiti
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Sloping off with three generations
On 30/12/2011 in Ski & activity
A skiing trip with his young son and mother seemed like a great idea, but as the departure date loomed, Patrick Thorne began to have doubts
for me this time, though, was that I’d be travelling with my son Robert, five, and my 75-year-old mother, Catherine. It sounded like fun, but as the date of the trip grew nearer, I became uncharacteristically nervous about how I was going to keep them
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Cornwall – the cool place for cool kids
On 17/10/2012 in Advertorial
It’s cool, it’s chic, it’s paradise found... rent a cottage in Cornwall and you’ll soon see why
to capture every vivid imagination. Don’t miss Tintagel Castle, legendary birthplace of King Arthur, or Merlin’s Cave down on the beach. Listen out for the Mermaid of Zennor singing to her lover. Or chant ‘FEE FI FO FUM’ in your loudest, deepest voice
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Your Continental Year
On 20/04/2010 in Europe
Where to go and what to do in Europe for every season
’s antiquities. Hotels are geared up for year-round travel, with heated pools and indoor facilities if the days turn cool. Stay either at the chic Almyra in Paphos, a baby-friendly hotel that can provide all your baby equipment on arrival (www
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Impressive India
On 04/08/2011 in Long-haul
Ancient history, stunning architecture, aromatic cuisine, spectacular street theatre...India is a place full of delights
James is our hero. He’s debonair, smart and possibly the best pilot in the whole wide world. Whenever we travel by plane, we make sure that James is our pilot. Without James and his flying finesse, we would never have been able to enjoy the delights
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