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  Celebrate Planet Ocean by making a jazzy shopping bag
May 3, 2013
To celebrate the launch of Planet Ocean and to engage children in conservational projects and teach them the importance of looking after the world around us, we have an environmentally friendly  and fun project to make your own jazzy eco shopping bag to re-use at the supermarket. We have a handy step-by-step guide to show you how to make your very own unique version.
  50 things to do before you're 11¾
May 1, 2013

Following last year’s success, the list of 50 outdoors adventures from National Trust staff has been updated for 2013 with 15 new experiences were suggested by children across the country over the 2012 summer holidays, including star gazing and daisy chain making. Over 40,000 kids signed up to the initiative in its launch last year. Time to sign up for 2013.
  National Trust – free weekend
Apr 20, 2013
Over 200 National Trust properties are offering free admission this weekend Saturday and Sunday 20 and 21 April 2013.
  Monster Day Out
Mar 30, 2013
All adults must be accompanied by an adult at the Monster Day Out event with Doctor Who Adventures magazine on Wednesday 3 April, 2013 and it's free!
  Beauty-Boost Truffles from Liz Earle
Mar 9, 2013
Treat your mum to these deliciously good-for-you snacks (or show the recipe to your kids!) from Liz Earle – for Mother's day or any time when you just want to say "Thank you".
  How to get your child into ballet
Mar 6, 2013
Leading Ballerina Laurretta Summerscales gives her “Top Tips” on how to get your child into ballet ahead of the Barbie Ballet Class on 16/17 March in celebration of Barbie In The Pink Shoes DVD to be released 18 March.
  Photo books from Vistaprint
Feb 20, 2013
Photobooks make a wonderfully personal present for any occasion so with Mothering Sunday in mind, Anne Coates has been working on a photo book from Vistaprint.
  National Trust – special days out for February half-term
Feb 14, 2013
Across the country, many National Trust places will also be hosting fun family events during half term week, from forest trails to zip wires for teddy bears... time to get out and active!
  Get the children cooking
Feb 13, 2013
With scandals about processed meat, now has never been a better time to encourage children to learn to cook. Apollo Housewares has a range of child-friendly products to help set the scene for our junior chefs. Anne and Harriet Coates tried out the spatula and alphabet biscuit cutters.
  Create a Chinese meal with Blue Dragon
Feb 9, 2013
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a meal at home with Blue Dragon Restaurant Specials range or try a recipe from Ken Hom.
  Free entry to Kew Gardens during festive season
Dec 18, 2012
For the 12 days of Christmas – 22 December 2012 to 4 January 2013 – Kew Gardens is offering free entry when you book online.
  Gingerbread for Christmas
Dec 6, 2012
Gingerbread and Christmas go together and here's a simple recipe that junior chefs can help with and decorate afterwards.
 
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