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Christmas crafts and cookies with the kids
By Sarah Lawson on 07/12/2006 01:22:28
Pre-Christmas, there are lots of great activities you can do with the kids, that aren't just about trawling round the shops!
If you're felling guilty that the kids have been dragged round the shops for too many weekends in the run up to Christmas, why not treat them to a festive craft session? There are lots of great activities going on around the country in shopping
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Book Review: Gifts for Baby
By Louise Rogers on 30/08/2007 01:59:02
An inspirational book of homely crafts for babywear that'll tempt you to tap into that bygone dream of handmade, domestic bliss!
, if nothing else! And if you like the thought of hand-crafting something especially for your baby (or even someone else’s if you’re feeling generous), this book is sure to inspire. With 30 projects to choose from, there’s something for every ability – and you
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Book Review: Simply Baby
By Louise Rogers on 09/10/2006 01:16:31
Knitting guru Debbie Bliss makes the craft funky again - and along the way your baby gets some gorgeous one-off styles!
for babies aged 0-2 years, is an excellent introduction to the craft for anyone looking to create something special for their own or a friend’s baby (give a copy to your mother as a Christmas present and untold goodies could be coming back in your direction
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Free and cheap things to do with baby and toddler
By Sarah Lawson on 19/01/2007 01:41:42
Even sitting in cafes with your baby group costs money! But there are lots of lovely craft, singing and book-related events suitable for babies, toddlers and children, that are free or low-cost.
parents having to be experts in children’s literature, but instead include drumming and craft sessions for children, rhymetime for toddlers, and even bounce and sing sessions with babies.These are always very informal and inclusive, and getting children
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Creative play with your toddler
By Maria Muennich on 24/10/2007 12:51:25
Even simply baking biscuits together can be an opportunity for learning through play - here are a few ideas for simple but fun creative projects
One of the great joys of life with a toddler can be making things together; and as you make, mould, colour, stick and discuss, you'll be encouraging his mental and physical development in many different, and often subtle, ways. What's more, as most of these ideas only require you...
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Meet the crafty grannies hoping to teach new mums new skills
By Daniella Delaney on 01/11/2011 17:03:20
Always fancied learning how to knit, crochet or quilt but have no one to learn from? Master the basics with these virtual grannies
crafts and just haven't had anyone to teach you, there are now three wondeful virtual grannies who can help.Meet the Persil Non Bio and Comfort Pure Grannies. They've produced three videos to pass on their valuable crafting skils to new mothers. Learn how
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Mon Petit Ange for angelic clothing
By Sarah Lawson on 27/12/2006 01:37:34
We love the simple, classy and cute designs from Mon Petit Ange.
it. The tops can be coordinated with leggings to complete the gift, and this range comes in two colour options.Both the Alphabet and Pounder ranges come with an optional extra of a well-crafted wooden hanger, and all purchases are elegantly gift
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Summer Love breastfeeding bracelet
By Sarah Lawson on 16/04/2007 02:45:53
Babes with Babies have all kinds of fab gifts and new-mum ideas, including this gorgeous breastfeeding bracelet.
reminder of your first months with your baby, to wear forever.Aqua-coloured, pressed-glass beads and silver come together in this classy, modern design by Yarwood-White, made with English craft.Babes with Babies are selling the bracelet for £29
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Start-rite's shoes for spring and summer 2007
By Sarah Lawson on 29/12/2006 01:43:09
Fab new ranges for dainty ladies, fiesty girls, crawling babies, and beach-bum boys: the January 2007 collection of footwear from Start-rite.
are always crafted with pre-walker needs in mind. For boys, there is the Tickle Tot shoe, with a sporty sole, and protection at the front and back. The leather section wraps under the middle of the shoe so that it fits each little foot snugly. For little
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Eco-friendly play things from Fairwind
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/03/2007 09:24:26
Check Fairwind's organic and eco-friendly toys and gifts like the all-natural Happy Mais play dough.
-friendly and Fair Trade goods and toys, a donation is made to the Earth Fund Association.A ‘Butterfly Box’ costs £6.50 and contains 2.5 litres of Happy Mais pieces, a natural sponge to help your craft work, and an illustrated booklet full of creative ideas. The ‘Fox
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