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5 Top Adventure Stories For Kids
Long hot summer days are the perfect time to relax with a good book. And what better way to unwind than with a great adventure story? Keep your kids entertained these holidays with these adventurous and exciting tales. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe C.S. Lewis Four young English children discover an enchanted glacial world of talking animals and mythical creatures when they step through the back of their wardrobe. Widely hailed as one of the greatest children’s novels of the 20th century. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone J.K Rowling Go back to where it all began with this phenomenal series about a boy wizard and his friends,…
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Recipe :: Frozen Raspberry Yoghurt
Did you know yoghurt is one of nature’s super foods? It’s like ‘milk plus’. It has all the benefits of milk plus many more. It’s much gentler on the stomach and is easier to digest which makes it ideal if you’re lactose intolerant. It’s rich in calcium, protein and the good bacteria acidophilus which contributes to a healthy gut. Yoghurt is also great to eat if you’ve been taking antibiotics as it helps to restore the good bacteria in the intestines. What’s more, it can lower cholesterol, reduce yeast infections and boost overall immunity. This is the taste of summer to me. A healthy and easy dessert with…
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Play :: 12 Great Summer Activities
If you’re lucky enough to live where the weather’s warming up then you’ll soon have long hot summer days stretching out in front of you. Summer holidays are so much fun but it’s easy to run out of ideas for things to do. For those times when you need some inspiration, here are 12 great warm weather activities to keep you and your family busy this summer. 12 Great Summer Activities: When you feel like something sweet and cold to eat, try frozen fruit. Orange segments and frozen grapes make awesome snacks. For a great outdoors activity you can spread out over a number of days or weeks,…
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Recipe :: Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies: These are so more-ish and yummy. They make a delicious after school snack for the kids, or a tasty treat to go with your afternoon tea or coffee. You will need: 125 g butter (softened at room temperature) ½ cup crunchy peanut butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour peanuts for decoration Directions: In a bowl mix together the butter, peanut butter and sugars. Add the egg and gradually stir in the flour. Roll teaspoonful mixtures into balls and place on a baking tray. Press down with a fork and place a whole…
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Play :: 8 Fun Earth Day Activities
Tips to Celebrate Earth Day: Earth Day is on April 22nd this year. This day is a wonderful opportunity to share with our kids the beauty of nature, and the importance of preserving and respecting our environment. It’s so much fun to get our kids involved in the natural world, or even bring a bit of nature inside. Here are 8 fun Earth Day activities to enjoy with your kids. Grow some seedlings: This is really fun and something I do regularly with my children. At the moment my son has a little pot on his bedroom windowsill with baby carrots growing in it. He started by…
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Top 5 Easter Children’s Books
Top 5 Children’s Easter Books: Easter time is just around the corner. If you’re looking for a sugar-free gift, books make wonderful presents. Here is a selection of modern and traditional Easter books to keep your little ones entertained over the long weekend. The Odd Egg by Emily Gravett An utterly delightful story about a duck who is thrilled to find an egg of his own to look after. But all the other birds think his egg looks funny. Everyone is in for a big surprise when it hatches! Easter Bugs by David A Carter Fun, colourful and zany illustrations make this pop-up book super fun. The Golden…
