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It's a Child's Life, with Nathalie Christen-Genty
On 11/06/2013 in Fashion biz
Nathalie, founder of designer childrenswear webstore, Melijoe, turns the clock back to a reimagined childhood...
fresh milk: one of my favourite memories.What advice would you give your five-year-old self?To have more confidence in myself and to break out of my box a bit more.What rules would you stick to?A bit cliché, but true, I would have eaten more green
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Jewel of the Caribbean
On 04/06/2008 in Long-haul
From the ultra-glam to the laid-back welcome for which the Caribbean is famed, Barbados has lots to offer families
Nothing quite beats getting off a transatlantic flight, ripping your clothes off and plunging straight into the sea. That first moment of feeling the warm, damp Caribbean air on your face, and the water washing away the cramped endlessness
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Life in the green house
On 02/09/2011 in Interiors
A family’s quest to create an energy-efficient abode has not only proved to be eco-friendly, but family-friendly, too…
once oil production peaks. Teaching your child to think for herself is a key part of green parenting. My girls obviously need space to be teenagers, but, so far, allowing them to help choose what we do and involving them in map reading or sorting out train
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We meet a bespoke prop stylist
On 02/05/2011 in Fashion biz
We interview prop stylist Daniel Staughton, tailor of our 'Atlantis Dreams' underwater shoot, for a glimpse into the wonderful world of creating bespoke props...
Delicious Charlie & the Chocolate Factory themed propsWhat is your job?I am a prop stylist. My job involves theming a story. With my creative background in cooking and skills as a tailor I am able to offer a different dimension creating bespoke
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Cornish treasures
On 09/08/2011 in UK
With lazy days of exploring golden sands and rock pools, Cornwall is every child’s dream destination
, if occasionally congested, matter to reach this far-flung corner of Britain. Whether you base yourself on the north or south coast depends on whether you prefer your sea rough or smooth. Popular north coast resorts like Bude and Newquay are a sandy sprint from
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Wales’s Famous Five
On 18/08/2011 in UK
Admire the Famous Five locations in Wales with grand hotels, fairytale castles, rural retreats, urban resorts and coastal destinations
-to-ceiling sea views from your suite. There’s an excellent Marine Spa, and the Tides Bar and Grill is the perfect place for all the family to try high-class, Welsh-inspired cuisine. Visit www.stdavidshotelcardiff.co.ukFairytaleLocated on the southern side of its
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Wildlife spots in Britain
On 18/04/2010 in Days Out
Seals, bats, foxes or deer – discover the UK's beautiful animals in their own habitat
at Fineshade Woods to map out your visit. Tel: 01780 444920 or visit www.forestry.gov.uk3. Thetford Forest, Norfolk This tall pine forest is home to a wide variety of birds including red crossbills, goldfinches and woodlarks. There’s also red deer, roe deer
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Music festivals
On 20/04/2010 in Days Out
All the music without the mayhem – these are the best festivals for all the family in 2010
.tartanheartfestival.co.uk 9. AUGUST 20–22 The Green Man, Brecon Beacons There’s a film tent, a campfire field, a science tent as well as The Flaming Lips, Cate le Bon and Billy Bragg. You’re even encouraged to bring your own instruments to join in jamming sessions around
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Dim T
On 18/04/2010 in Restaurants
A taste of the East
or beef, rice or noodles with broccoli or edamame giving a nod to your five a day. As Grace, 13, and Joe, four, settled in to ‘spot the difference’ on the activity sheet, we nibbled on a selection of Dim Sum with little parcels of steamed fish, meat
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Ten Days Out for the Bank Holiday Weekend
On 27/08/2010 in Days Out
Ten fun things to do over the August Bank Holiday
PLAY WITH YOUR FEET Come to the Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford Quays and try piano playing with a difference. On the Big Floor Piano, little pianists can press the keys with their feet. Watch the big screen to make sure you hit the right notes. Tel
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