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Granny Turismo?

Grannies racing each other in motorised shopping trolleys, a nun playing a moving piano and giant insects on stilts – just a few of the weird sights you can expect on Southend seafront this weekend as Adventure Island enjoys a fun-filled Wacky Weekend this coming Saturday and Sunday. If you’re looking for ideas for a … Continue reading »

50 Things To Do Before You’re 11¾

The National Trust has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage sofa-bound children to take to the outdoors and enjoy classic adventures from skimming stones to building dens. The ’50 Things To Do Before You’re 11¾’ initiative comes after a National Trust report showed that fewer than one in ten children regularly play outside in in … Continue reading »

Best dressed boys and girls

They make a wedding, don’t they, the cute bridesmaids and pageboys, all done up to the nines in their best wedding gear? There’s a new name on the block when it comes to wedding wear for little ones, and that’s Little Eglantine. The range of super-cute outfits has been created by French designer Stephanie Staub, … Continue reading »

Fantastic Family Days Out In Essex – by Alice Langley

Now the weather (fingers crossed) is making a turn for the better, and spring is on its way, there is no better time to start thinking about some fantastic family days out.  And I’m here to let you into a secret; Chelmsford has no end of great places to visit. Hylands House and County Park … Continue reading »

Pageant Queens

Would you let your little princesses take part in a beauty pageant?  Following on from the shouty-TV success of ‘Toddlers and Tiaras’ it’s not going to be long before the pageant takes off in the same way as the school prom has in the UK. There are plenty of options if you want to parade … Continue reading »

Lakeside Half Term fun

2012 is going to be a busy year for the Little Lake Monsters as they prepare for FREE fun and games with families at Lakeside every half term. From 13th to 17th February, join them in the Monster Garden by Debenhams and let your little ones create their very own monsters. From monster modelling with … Continue reading »

The Seymour House Reading & Writing Programme

The Seymour House Reading & Writing Programme As part of our ‘Prepared for School’ programme Seymour House have developed a reading and writing scheme for children showing pre-reading readiness and basic pencil control.  The scheme will not only support your child in taking the first steps in learning to read and write, but also in … Continue reading »

Playing at Princesses

Every little girl loves to dress up as a princess…and a few little boys probably do too!  Perfect additions to the dressing up box are this adorably cute tutu dress and matching tiara, all available in a made to match colour choice, so that your little princess is perfectly kitted out for all photo opportunities … Continue reading »

A Dog’s Life?

Keep Toasty with Salty Dog Online kids’ fashion retailer MiniWardrobe.com has recently introduced the Salty Dog range to its growing collection of labels, which already includes clothing ranges from hard-to-find international brands and little-known British children’s wear designers Dutch fashion designer Salty Dog’s jackets will certainly keep little ones warm this winter. Their navy blue … Continue reading »

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