Fun lunchboxes and everyday snacks

Nothing says fun and cute like princess sandwich cutters and tiny containers.Here is a sandwich snack I made for Emma. It took no extra time to do and it makes her so happy!  Its absolutely worth it.  You don’t need to add a food they don’t like for you to make a fun lunchbox. Sometimes it’s good to do fun things with food without having them try something new.  It makes them more open to tasting that string bean when you actually...

Recipe of the Week - Egg and Bacon Pie

A fabulous al fresco dish to enjoy in the great outdoors. Pack a picnic basket with summery salads and other tasty treats and head for the mountain's before it get's too hot!!!This week's recipe is taken from The American Academy Junior School International Cook Book and was kindly supplied by a Grade 1 mum Mrs Ingrid Scott. Egg and Bacon Pie Ingredients:8 rashers of Bacon8 EggsGrated cheese1 large onion choppedBlack pepper for seasoning1 packet...

Heart Mindfulness Meditation

If you have been putting into practice the past two weeks easy to follow relaxation techniques, you will be beginning to feel the benefits. Just 10-15 minutes every other day of these techniques will pay physical, emotional and psychological benefits! This week we focus on our hearts desires, something that’s side-stepped in our busy caregivers lives, as we put (quite rightly so) our children’s needs and desires before our own. For example, does...

Facts about the Sun & Children

Summer is here and it can be lots of fun, especially here in Cyprus. Parents can enjoy the sun responsibly and the best way to protect children by the sun’s harmful UV rays is by being sun-care savvy.  Here is a stunning fact:Just one blistering sunburn in childhood can double a child’s lifetime risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.Here are some tips to help protect your little ones:SAFE...

Larnaca Municipality Press Release 25th June - 1st July 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 EventsFor more information go to www.larnaka.com or call the Larnaca Municipality Cultural Department on 24657745 or 24629333Construction workThe Department of Construction of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 25/06-29/06/2012, the following construction work will be in progress:Works...

Funny Finger Puppets

Emma and I came up with the cutest, funnest finger puppets... totally by accident! I was ready with my felt, thread and needle, I had already started drawing outlines, when Emma took one of the pipe cleaners, curled it all around her finger, and gave me the best idea ever! We made a piglet, a duck, and a funny looking cow :)What you'll needPink, yellow, black & white pipe cleaners Pink, yellow & white medium pompoms 4 pink tiny mini pompoms...

GAIA Wellness Center Grand Opening

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Brandy Sour

The Brandy Sour is a mixed alcoholic cocktail that has been cited as the national drink of Cyprus. While other forms of the Brandy Sour cocktail exist, the Cypriot variety is a distinct mixture, which only shares the basic brandy and lemon flavourings with other variants. Both brandy and lemons are among Cyprus's major exports, and both have distinctive Cypriot characteristics.The Cypriot Brandy Sour style was developed following the introduction...

Relaxation Techniques for busy Mums and Dads : Week 2

Further preparatory tips for MeditatingIn addition to the tips from last week, it is always essential prior to a meditation to avoid too many stimulants (such as tea, coffee, chocolate, cigarettes, energy drinks etc), as these will have a counter-productive effect upon your meditation. So, if you can, for a few hours before a meditation, try to drink simply herbal teas or water – essential in these hot days anyway for your health.For hundreds of...

Larnaca Municipality Press Release 18th -24th June 2012

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Dimi's Naughty Castle

Dimi's is located in Xylotympou and offers numerous activities for your children to enjoy as well as a cafe-restaurant. They also organize brithday parties, christenings and catering!For more information please call 24724256 / 9957...

National Holidays

1 January (Sunday) New Year's Day 6 January (Friday) Epiphany 27 February (Monday) Ash Monday / Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) 25 March (Sunday) Greek Independence Day 1 April (Sunday) Greek Cypriot Day (EOKA Day) 13 April (Friday) Orthodox Good Friday 16 April (Monday) Orthodox Easter Monday 17 April (Tuesday) Orthodox Easter Tuesday 1 May (Tuesday) May Day 4 June (Monday) Orthodox Whit Monday (Kataklysmos) 15 August...

School Holidays

Coming in September...

Relaxation Techniques for busy Mums and Dads

Scientific research shows that the key to most things we want in life lies in a particular state of mind, called the Alhpa & Theta brainwave frequencies, which you experience in light sleep. The goal is to achieve this state of mind during waking consciousness, to thereby overcome any stressful situations (having a houseful of children in the summer holidays), negative thought patterns (will he/she ever eat my home cooked food?) whilst triumphing...

Fathers Day - Barbecued Sirloin with Chimichurri sauce

Make your dad or husband feel special this Father's Day (Sunday 17th June) by cooking his favourite foods. I am sure you know the saying 'The way to a man's heart is through his stomach!!' I know I will be spoiling my dad this year as I am fortunate enough to be spending the day with him in Ireland :) Fire up the barbecue again and serve up this deliciously spicy dish for the man in your life :)Barbecued Sirloin with Chimichurri sauceIngredientsFor...

Larnaca Municipality Press Release 11th -18th 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 For more information go to www.larnaka.com or call the Larnaca Municipality Cultural Department on 24657745 or 24629333Construction workThe Department of Construction of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 11/06-15/06/2012, the following construction work will be in progress:...

Youth Club

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Voroklini

AUGUST  SEPTEMBER For Further Information : www.voroklini.org...

Nemo Submarine

When in Ayia Napa, be sure to try the Nemo Submarine, offering fantastic underwater views in the comfortable viewing chambers, each one offering large windows of size 1 square meter, for maximum viewing.In addition, out on the top deck are spots for sunbathing, hosting a private party, and a bar. You can even watch the Diver Show.Times11:30 for 2 hours14:30 for 2 hoursTickets are 10 Euros per personFor more info please call 99548340 or visit www...

Lavender Fest

When :June 16 at 9:00am until June 17 at 6:00pmWhere cyherbia, AvgorouCome and join us for the happy harvest of the most fragrant of all herbs: lovely lavender!Saturday and Sunday June 16th & 17th at CyHerbia Herb Garden in Avgorou.Gates open at 9 am and close at 6 pm.There will be lavender drinks and baked goodies made with lavender for you to taste, lavender and other herbal products for sale.You can see up close how lavender oil is distilled...

In the Life of a parent

Getting ready for work used to be so easy.  If you woke up late, meaning 15 minutes before you’re supposed to leave for work - no biggie. You showered the night before, so just brushing your teeth, slapping on some mascara and putting your hair in a ponytail was enough.  You’d end up at work looking smart and tidy and no one would be the wiser.After you have a kid everything changes. Waking an hour before you’re meant to leave the house...

Italian Cookery Class

The Grand Maestro Alberto Civitella, of Italy has opened up his own ‘Italian Kitchen’ and will be demonstrating how to create a tasty Fresh Pasta dish from scratch, using only fresh simple ingredients found in your kitchen!This course will give you the opportunity to learn how to make original Italian sauces to accompany any pasta dish, so why not be the envy of all your friends at your next dinner party, when youcreate your own Fresh Pasta Dish...

A 'Cracking Burger' by Jamie Oliver

It is 'Natiional Burger Month' in the US, 'National Barbeque Week' just past in the UK and the Barbeque season well and truely upon us here in Cyprus. Here is a delicious recipe by Jamie Oliver which works just as well on the barbeque as it does in the grill pan!There is nothing better than a home-made burger!! Everyone loves them, they are easy to make and, if made with quality, fresh ingredien they certainly do not have to be unhealthy, especially...

Just So Crafty Summer Club

Don't forget to call to book into the kids summer craft club. 1 day card making, 2 days mosaic ing and 1 day painting pottery. € 10 per day, € 40 per week or €150 for the month!! Call 24647750 or 96396784 now... Limited spaces starting from next Monday the 2nd Ju...

That's cool! Angel Delight bring out do it yourself 'ice cream

Making your own ice cream used to take hours of stirring or an armoury of kitchen gadgets.But now for the first time a packet mix ice cream has gone on sale that takes away the hassle.It has been created by Angel Delight, which says it is as easy to make as its well-known whipped instant dessert.To make the ice cream, all you do is whisk the powdery contents of a sachet with cold milk in a bowl for a few minutes before putting it in the freezer.After...

Larnaka Municipality Press Release 4th June – 10th 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 for June in :  English  Greek For 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 04/06-08/06/2012, the following construction work...

Fun Story Session

Fun outdoor Story Sessions With a fun theme each week and a host of activities a great way to spend a morning ...Age :18 months +Where : Faneromeni Park ( shaded park)When : Every Thursday starting 12th July (for 6 weeks)Time:10.00 - 11.30amCost: Only 2 Euro per child or 4 Euros for two or moreContact Angela for more details on 97610998...

FUN Theatre Workshop for Adults

Wednesday 4th July 2012Time : 8pm -10pmWhere: Antidote Theatre Agiou Lazariou St 81-83 "In the child state, there is no self-consciousness, ego, fear of social ridicule or any of the other inhibitory walls that we build around ourselves as we grow up and grow older. This kind of freedom from self-consciousness is essential, but very rarely possible with the kind of responsibilities and demands we face on a daily basis.The evening will be a two hour...

Kindermusik European Kids Festival in Aradippou

When : 5th July Where : Aradippou Municipality Time: 19.45&nb...

Seahorse Larnaca Aquarium

OPENING SOON If you are interested in seeing sea creatures then Seahorse Aquarium is the most proper place for you.It is open with a variety of fish in view. It is located between Phinikoudes district and Saint Lazaros church.Opening times : Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 21:00 Location : Dionysou streetAdults: €10 | Children: €8Children below the age of 4 are free of chargeIf you are interesting to visit the aquarium as a group (10+)contact them...