World Health Day
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by mariechantalchildren
4y ago
  We are delighted to support World Health Day today and celebrate nurses, midwives and all health workers across the globe.    As we now know, washing our hands frequently with soap and water is one of the easiest and most important ways to prevent the spread of any virus. We’ve put together some fun illustrations to show little ones how to wash them the right way and make it fun. Click on the link below to download your free printable guide – perfect for displaying on the fridge for all the family! Click here for your free printable guide   Click here for your free printable guide   Ill ..read more
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Manners Begin at Breakfast
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by mariechantalchildren
4y ago
With less than three weeks to go until my book on manners comes out (March 10th in the US, March 5th in the UK) it feels important to share a little bit about how this exciting new project came to be and why the Marie-Chantal blog has been quiet for a bit. One of my favorite quotes has always been ‘Manners maketh man’. Yes, it was in the movie ‘Kingsman’ but it is an old English proverb believed to have come from William Horman, headmaster of Eton, who lived in England in the 15th century. What it does mean is that manners really matter and it is what makes us distinguishably human; tha ..read more
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The Importance of Sleep
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by mariechantalchildren
4y ago
Getting a good night’s sleep    Sleep, or more usually the lack of it, is a subject that affects most of us a lot of the time. Hours of column inches are dedicated to how to overcome sleep issues.  In our fast paced, click-swipe culture, it is often very hard to wind down sufficiently before bedtime to allow our brains to drift off into good quality, dreamless sleep. A prolonged period of poor sleep can have detrimental effects on our physical health and can put us at greater risk of heart disease, obesity and even shorten our lives. When it comes to mental health, long-term sleep deprivation ..read more
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After school activities
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by mariechantalchildren
4y ago
Back to school means choosing after school activities.  See my guide below for the hidden benefits of the more popular ones: It’s back to school and back to planned schedules, homework and extra-curricular activities. Each of my children is very different and I used to spend a lot of time thinking about what activities would suit each one and what would be useful to help them to learn valuable life skills. Creativity is so important to the development of young minds and after school activities are another way to provide a creative outlet for your kids.  Here’s my guide to engaging after schoo ..read more
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Keeping Kids Entertained on the Weekends: NYC
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by mariechantalchildren
4y ago
It’s back to school and back to weekends in the city. After the long summer days of playing outside, the transition to routines and school can be hard – especially on the weekend when the weather isn’t quite as kind as it has been for the past few months! These are the things my family and I are thinking of doing on weekends in the city this fall, and I hope it gives you some ideas about how to entertain your kids. Super real NYC Moment Factory, the multimedia entertainment company has partnered up with Cipriani to create a completely immersive experience. They have taken over the 12,000 sq ..read more
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Edit: Back to School
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by mariechantalchildren
4y ago
Pirate stickers, $8 at merimeri.com, Mr.Boddingtons Studio books, $20 at Maisonette.com, Light blue formal shirt, $111 at Mariechantal.com, Parkland backpack, $29.99 at Maisonette.com, Design letters water bottle, $18 at alexandalexa.com, Barney hooded sweater, $300at Mariechantal.com,  Hype pencil case, $13 at alexandalexa.com, Tods, $245 at mytheresa.com, Boys denim jeans, $125 at Mariechantal.com, Space erasers, $7.50 at Amazon.com Cashmere Cardigan, $145 at Mariechantal.com, Insulated tote, $39.95 at Llbean.com, Engel satchel, $54 at Smallable.com, Dove check shorts, $130 at mariechantal ..read more
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The Importance of Creativity
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by mariechantalchildren
5y ago
Human beings are all creative.  We tend to think the children at school who are great at drawing or who can write a good story are the creative ones but research shows that we are all creative.  It is a key characteristic of being human and helps us to be successful and fulfilled as individuals. Being creative means thinking about things in a different or new way; be it problem solving, experiences or the more obvious skills such as design, painting or writing. With children, encouraging them to use their imagination and think about things in a new way is so important for their mental develop ..read more
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MCs Vegetarian Greek Recipes
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by mariechantalchildren
5y ago
I have recently been in Greece and was reminded of this delicious dish. It’s tasty, vegetarian, baked and sautéed. Very easy to make and great for large group lunches or dinners. Healthy Fact: Eggplants are a great source of fiber and full of B1 and B6 vitamins. This is my method below but of course you can add or subtract any part that you don’t like or can’t eat! You will need: Enough Eggplants for your party – I suggest one half for each person depending on how much your guests eat. (This recipe is based on 3 – 5 eggplants) 4 large tomatoes 3 large finely chopped onions Garlic Salt and pep ..read more
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The Importance of Bees
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by mariechantalchildren
5y ago
Bee is for beautiful Let’s talk about bees! It’s a topic that is close to my heart as I keep bees at my home in England and am very fond of them.   The collapse of the bee population is a well-known problem and very concerning because of all they do for our ecosystem.  Talking to my farm manager who has helped me to set up my hives, has been fascinating and I wanted to share with you some of what I learnt. This time of year is a particularly busy one for bees as they seek out lavender plants, bluebells and any other sweet flowering plant in order to pollinate. Pollination I am sure most of y ..read more
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Summer Reading Edit
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by mariechantalchildren
5y ago
It’s mid-summer and full holiday season so if you’re yet to choose your holiday reading, my picks are below. Some are classics, other are easy reads but all of them are perfect for a summer holiday or relaxing at the weekend. My personal favorites, if you haven’t read them, have to be Rebecca and Black Stallion. Let me know what you think and I would love to hear any of your recommendations.. For Adults Nine Perfect Strangers. Liane Moriarty  This book is ideal for easy holiday reading as you sip a cool drink while lying on your sun lounger. Written by the author of the Nicole Kidman/Reese W ..read more
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