Summer Sand Crafts

This is a really fun summer craft; you could pretty much do anything with it, it could also be really abstract and artistic. Take a look at what we did:What you’ll need: Construction Paper Glue Sand Blue glitter Green and yellow foam paper Scissors Shoe box Draw a picture of an island and a palm tree on your construction paper. While you do that have your child mix blue glitter and some sand (word of caution, don’t overdo it with the sand like...

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Budapest city-break with a toddler

My son is almost 3 years old and since he was around 8 months old, we regularly take him to his “other home” in Hungary,where I am from. Living in Larnaca with family is safe and easy, combined with a wonderful climate, but taking a trip from a small island to a real, big city is inspirational for both parents and children.I decided to contribute to LPN with an article about my city, where I had lived, as some of you might decide that you would...

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Roast Sirloin of Beef with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and gravy

Her Magesty Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953.This weekend Diamond Jubilee celebrations will take place throughout the UK, across the Commonwealth and beyond.To mark the occasion, I would like to share with you a Classic British recipe, that is truly fit for a Queen!! IngredientsFor the Yorkshire puddings350g plain flour4 large or 5 medium free-range eggs800ml milk (you may...

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LARNACA FESTIVAL 2012

ALL EVENTS START AT 9:00 PMMonday, July 2 Concert MARINELLA - NATASA THEODORIDOU LIVE MUNICIPAL AMPHITHEATRE LARNACA Pattichion Entrance: € 35, € 30 & € 25 Friday, July 6 CYPRUS THEATRE ORGANISATION "ELECTRA AND ORESTIS, the trial" Adaptation / Director: Hanan Snir MUNICIPAL AMPHITHEATRE LARNACA Pattichion Entrance: € 17 & € 8 (students, soldiers, pensioners) Sunday, July 8 POETRY NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHT OF THE MOON Tribute to the Cypriot poet...

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Splash 'O' Colour

Saturday Kids Craft Club 11 - 12.30pmONLY 5 Euro per childSplash 'O' ColourSummer kid's Craft Club.We will be running a summer kid's craft club every Monday, Friday and Saturday throughout the summer (July/August)Time: 11 - 12.30pmCost: 5 Euro per child.Start date: Monday 9th JulyCall Leoni on 99095148 to book your child in, limited places!!Splash 'O' Colour have children as young as 3 who attend, if they have a wide range of ages, they will...

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Table Top Sale & Fun Day

Saturday 16th June10am - 4pmDhekelia Leisure Resort (Open to non military) Face painting Bouncy castle children craft stall Music by BFBS Neil Skin...

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Twilight Theatre

Every  other Wednesday from 8pm to 10pm with Catherine Beger. An improvisation and theatre technique workshop for everyone (no experience necessary) to have fun and generally use the imagination and get creative :) to start Wednesday 19th September. Seven euros per session.For Further details please call Catherine : 96216...

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Summer Fair

Where : GEC Grounds (opposite Larnaca Old Hospital) When: Saturday 23rd June Time: 11am - 4pm Free Entrance...

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Larnaka Municipality Press Release 28th May - 3rd June 2012

This weekly press release is part of an effort to inform our citizens and the public in general about the activities of our Municipality. Cultural Events EnglishGreek For more information call the Larnaca Municipality Cultural Department on 24657745 or 24629333 Construction work The Department of Construction of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 28/05-03/06/2012, the following construction work will be in progress:...

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Dogs + kids = best friends

We have 3 miniature pinchers in the house and an 18 month old daughter, as you may know. When I got pregnant we had to bring up the issue of dogs in the house and discuss it with my husband. It was not much of issue for me – dogs are our best friends, we love them like kids and I didn’t think something should change. It was a surprise for me to realize that my husband was not on the same page, and I’m putting it very delicately… If you are married...

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Note from an older mum

Dear fellow LPN mums,I am very happy to have found you all. This is a wonderful place to express ourselves and share information. I admire the enthusiasm and energy of those who have been mothers for 5 years or less and I thank you for letting me be a part of your world.I have been a mother for 13 years now and I have benefited mainly from older mums who have put things into perspective with their wise comments and experiences. Now it seems it's...

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Larnaca Municipality Press Release 21st May -27th May 2012

This weekly press release is part of an effort to inform our citizens and the public in general about the activities of our Municipality.Cultural Events for May EnglishGreekFor more information call the Larnaca Municipality Cultural Department on 24657745 or 24629333Construction workThe Department of Construction of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 21/05-25/05/2012, the following construction work will be in progress: Pavement...

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The challenge of introducing new foods to kids

Do you struggle to get your child to eat? Do you find it difficult to introduce new foods? It’s a common challenge which partly has to do with the way kids are wired. They want the familiar, tried and tested. It’s normal and understandable, but we shouldn’t exactly let them have it their way all the time. Some kids will only eat carbs, some kids only eat food that is white, some kids eat no veggies, some kids eat no meat, some are a combination...

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Raising a bilingual kid: tips and techniques that work for us.

My daughter is bilingual… She is only 18 month old but I can already say for sure, she understands and speaks 2 languages – Russian and Greek. Her active vocabulary, meaning the words she can pronounce, in Greek is around 30 words and in Russian – around 35. And this is not including names, sounds of animals and few English words she sometimes happily throws around. I believe it’s a very good result and it’s reasonable to share some of the techniques...

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Lefkara

Lefkara is a village on the island of Cyprus famous for its lace and silver handicrafts. It is located on the southern slopes of the Troödos Mountains in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, off the main Nicosia-Limassol highway. It features cobbled streets and picturesque architecture. The village is split into two administrative regions: upper and lower Lefkara with around 1,100 inhabitants.A common sight is groups of women who sit...

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Hash House Harriers

Larnaca Hash House Harriers Every Monday 5pm For more Information call Fred on 24647175Kition Hash House Harriers Wednesday evenings 7.30pm Join us and have some fun ! Tel 24647283&nb...

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Social Insurance Services

Benefits and social insurance contributions and the EC - Information on claiming benefitsFor Further Information : Social Insurance Service of foreigners and immigration 24 804242Child Benefit 22804010Welfare Office 24800...

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Larnaca Municipality Press Release 14th-20th May 2012

This weekly press release is part of an effort to inform our citizens and the public in general about the activities of our Municipality.Cultural Events for May English GreekFor more information call the Larnaca Municipality Cultural Department on 24657745 or 24629333Construction workThe Department of Construction of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 13/05-20/05/2012, the following construction work will be in progress:...

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Baby Massage Classes

NEW BABY MASSAGE COURSE will start on THURSDAY, 17th of January at 10.00 am. Please book your place, only 2 more babies can attend. If your baby is between 8 weeks and before crawling age this course is just right for you. Please contact me for more details through FB or call me at24 822 441 or 99 30 46 60, Tina.For further details contact Tina 99304...

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FasTracKids®

The FasTracKids® programs are successfully running in more than 50 countries in 16 languages, all over the world, while in Cyprus are running since 2007. The FasTracKids® Enrichment Educational program for children aged 3 – 8, is a fun “learning adventure” that teaches children how to think productively, through a pleasant and full-of-stimulus environment, using various methods, means and techniques that are unique in Cyprus, by giving attending...

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Spring Flower craft

I love spring! Its not too hot, or too cold. Its the time when everything comes to life again. Its a great season for spending time with the kids outdoors to explore, examine, run, plant the garden, look at the ants and other insects. A season full of educational possibilities!Following our spring theme, here is another fun and colourful craft. This time we made a flower from felt. What you'll needYellow feltFelt of another colour for petals...

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The AA International Cookbook project

In the current economically challenging climate, it is refreshing to see community-based organizations pursue original ways to raise funds. Marilyn Simeou, Victoria Efstathiou and Litsa Neocleous, all parents of children attending the American Academy Junior School, have done just that by adopting a traditionally Northern Irish method of raising essential income, to produce a Cookbook. Moreover, the genius of this idea is that it involves parents,...

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Larnaca Municipality Press Release 7th-13th May 2012

This weekly press release is part of an effort to inform our citizens and the public in general about the activities of our Municipality.Cultural Events in English for  May Cultural Events in Greek for MayFor more information call the Larnaca Municipality Cultural Department on 24657745 or 24629333Construction workThe Department of Construction of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 07/05-13/05/2012, the following...

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Kid Blogger - School meal shockers

Croquettes, an ice lolly and cucumber... lunch for pupils exposed online by 9-year-old campaigner Martha• Martha Payne began adding daily photos of school lunches to own blog site• Site chalked up 40,000 hits yesterdayIt began with a snap of a similarly measly meal – a slice of pizza and a potato croquette, alongside a sprinkling of sweetcorn, a cupcake for dessert and a lot of empty space.She posted the picture on an internet blog and began to add...

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Kindermusik with Anja

Our great experienceDear mummies, from the beginning of my article I would like to tell you : “Take a Kindermusic course with your baby and don’t lose this chance to give such a great possibility to your little darling to enjoy it!!! exploring the balls, their shape and how you can roll themWhen Karolina was 10 months old we started Kindermusic with Anja Village classes where there were four other babies of the same age approximately. From the first...

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