Monthly Archives: April 2009

Green as Grass

- Green living for small sprouts   Now that Spring has sprung, your focus is (understandably) on which green patch you’ll be spending Spring and – a hopefully hot – Summer. While you may guiltily enjoy the spoils of global … Continue reading

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Piecing it Together

- Another great read   Choosing the next book to add to Junior’s ever-growing library is something to puzzle over. After all, it’s becoming a bit of a (squash and a) squeeze on that bookshelf. But don’t go to pieces … Continue reading

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The Masters

- Picasso at the National Gallery (WC2)   I’m master of my own universe (and my Mummy’s too), but sometimes I enjoy giving her a small reminder of what life was like before me (just so she appreciates me even … Continue reading

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Mini-et-Moi’s Five E’s of Museum Outings

- Take the eek! out the Experience Expectations Set realistic expectations and keep it short. You probably won’t be able to pore over every last item on display. So decide, do you want to have a general overview and complete … Continue reading

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Vital Stats – The National Gallery (WC2N)

- Our litmus test of how child-friendly a museum or gallery is   Fab family fun at the National Gallery every weekend. There’s story-telling on a magic carpet for the under 5s, and lots for older tots too. Storytelling is … Continue reading

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