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Exclusive interview with top British dollmaker Jill Bennett

Here is an exclusive interview with one of the best dollmakers in Britain, Jill Bennett, which will be exhibiting at the Kensington Dollshouse Summer Festival this May 2012. Here is Jill’s responses in her own words: “Thank you for your interest in my former life!! It’s odd, for also I have some work on www.children’sibookillustration.com! Work for sale, would you…
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Tips to make Easter Egg-stra special for your family by decorating eggs with funky patterns

Make Easter Egg-stra special for your family by decorating eggs with funky patterns and personalised designs using these top tips from Henna artist Farhana Ali. Here are Farhana Ali 5 tips of How To Pimp Your Easter Egg: 1) Sketch out your design on paper first before using an edible pen to mark your design onto your egg. Edible pens can be found in all good craft and cook shops. Once you’ve…
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Names that time forgot: ‘Donald', 'Betty' biggest losers in names league since 1940 Census

Don and Betty Draper return in ‘Mad Men’ Series 5 on 27th March; but their namesakes now endangered – study by findmypast.co.uk From Donald (“Don”) Draper to Donald Trump, Donald Duck and Donald Rumsfeld… Donald’s once thrived, now threatened From Betty Draper to Betty White, Betty Boop, Betty Grable and Betty Crocker … Betty’s once flourished, now few Betty and Donald are…
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Win 1 of 5 Tiddley Pom £10 gift sets

The creators of the gorgeous new baby spa range Tiddley Pom understand that there is nothing more important in life than bonding with your baby. Using touch, smell and sound, Tiddley Pom makes bonding a pleasurable, easy and relaxing experience for both baby and parent with a range of beautiful products that help create a whole new concept in baby spa treatments. Tiddley Pom is giving you the…
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ZOO-TED AND BOOTED ... large travel companions spotted on London trains!

Commuters on the Waterloo to Chessington South line were left bemused this Wednesday 21 March 2012, first day of Spring, by the appearance of four larger-than-life travel companions in their train carriage. Madagascar stars Alex, King Julien, Gloria and Mort were spotted en route to Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Surrey, where they are due to appear in new live stage show…
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Exclusive interview with Beto, Zumba creator & mind behind Zumba Fitness!

This is an exclusive interview with Beto, founder of the Zumba programme and one of the most charming men in the fitness world, at the UK’s first Zumba Instructor Conference at ExCel London. Interviewers were Rebecca Rogoff of ZumbaFunk in London, providing Zumba to Putney (specialising in Mums and babies) and myself. Beto is really an amazing guy so no surprise Zumba is so popular. Read…
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CALLING ALL DIY ENTHUSIASTS ... who want to be famous!

Are you handy with a hammer or perfect with a paintbrush? Do you know your nuts from your bolts? Have your home improvements gone way beyond fixing the odd drawer? We’re on the hunt for Britain’s most talented amateur DIY enthusiasts to show off their skills and prove they’re the best in the land on a new TV series for ITV1. This is your chance! Whether you’re into woodwork or weaving…
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BUTTERFLY LULLABY BOOK, FREE POSTAGE OR FAIRY IMAGE BY EMAIL fab offer!

America loves British Author Sharon J. Bainbridge and are advertising her rare fairy book for over £60 from the USA Waterstones Website. This book has gone up in value in just one week. Last week it was worth £50. Don’t believe it? See link: www.waterstones.com The fairy book was launched at the famous Dylan Thomas Centre back in 2007 with all her dancing fairies. Quite a unique event.
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Spring Cleaning tips to spritz your home

As Spring is in full swing people are starting to think about their annual spring clean! But with hectic lifestyles and the current economic climate people are finding less time and energy to devote to their cleaning. Here are ten top tips to help have a quick and cheap spring clean! Spring Cleaning tips to spritz your home Did you know the average family of four sheds up to 3lbs of skin per…
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London 2012: Going for Gold at the Olympics with a patriotic style pushchair!

Tippitoes is going for Gold! Whether you’re heading to the Olympics or not, show some patriotic style with the Tippitoes midnight blue Spark Pushchair and Union Flag Air Flow Cool Mat (shown right). Tippitoes has the perfect selection of products for those wanting to get out and about this summer. Suitable from birth, the Spark Pushchair (£64.99) has a number of great features, ensuring maximum…
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