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We stayed for a week at the 5 star rated Mark Warner exclusive resort in Rhodes Greece during the beginning of June in 2013. We have previously gone with Mark Warner for the childcare we received while skiing in Les Deux Alpes, and were eager to get some time for ourselves again – this being a big feature of their products.

I am more into watersports than the mountain biking and tennis though I did briefly use the tennis courts when on the first day the water was too rough to be open to use even as swimming which is rare. Had we the option of staying longer I would have loved to do some Mountain Biking Tours of the local area.

The welcome was typical Mark Warner friendly and informative and the welcome meeting really puts you in the right place in your mind as if you are like me you may still be in work mode at least still wanting to unwind from the days travel with children in tow. We were introduced to the various section leaders and encouraged to contact even senior management in the event of any need. I can personally say that Sue (Resort Manager) is good to her word and she really does listen and take the time out of her long day to meet and help you.

Our Room

The room was actually a suite and almost fully lived up to the 5 star rating though only a couple of times have I had the pleasure before.

Its short comings were some trim came loose around the sliding door separating the two main spaces and the lack of English speaking channels that were missed if only slightly. A children’s channel in any language would have been great in fact. The other factor was energy saving door cards that turned everything off if I went for a run – Emily and Summer left with no power ac fridge etc. The fridge really needs full time power and in high summer you would like a constant air con in action for 5 star rating. But those things didn’t detract from our enjoyment. A safe that was big enough to hold my laptop would also have been great – or a drawer that we could have locked ourselves.

Nowadays, children are mostly glued to their television, iPod, video games, or computer. If you want your kids to engage in creative activities, then you should promote their interest in making beautiful crafts by purchasing the right craft supplies for them. There are numerous things you can buy for your kids, but a list of things that every child should have is mentioned below.

Craft supplies for kids are available online. Image attributed to Wikimedia Chris Metcalf

• Safety scissors: When tiny hands work with scissors, it is important to ensure that they are protected. Safety scissors are widely available on the market and have blunt ends that make them safe for children. You can also use spring-action scissors, which easily open after a bit of squeezing. Using scissors helps improve the fine motor skills of kids, but it is essential to use scissors that are specifically designed for children.

• Construction paper: You should definitely buy a pack of construction paper for your kids. They are available in numerous sizes and colours. When used for crafts, there may be a few leftover scraps of papers. You can collect them for future use. Construction paper is inexpensive and a colourful way of making attractive crafts.

• Glitter glue: There are many crafts that require glitter. Children love to work with glitter since it can drastically augment the beauty of their creations. Glue glitter is available in a myriad of colours and can be directly used without much hassle. When using glue glitter, make sure to dry it properly to avoid smearing.

• Glue and tape: Glue is an important craft supply that each child should have. You can buy glue sticks, white glue, and craft glue for all your child’s craft needs. Glue sticks are less messy than white glue, and are also easier to use. Craft glue is usually used when heavier gluing is needed. White glue is watery and works well in very small amounts when gluing paper. You may also need tape when working with crafts. Tape is a good alternative to glue in many instances. It is also used for hanging artwork.

• Craft sticks: Craft supplies for kids including craft sticks are easily available in the market or online at very affordable prices. Now you don’t have to eat numerous popsicles just to collect sticks for your crafts anymore. They are offered in various colours, sizes, and shapes to suit the requirements of your project.

• Ribbons: Ribbons are colourful additions to your child’s crafts. There are numerous colours, widths, textures, and patterns of ribbons available on the market.

• Crayons, markers, paints, and paint brushes: When purchasing paints for children, make sure to get water-based acrylic paints. They work well since they do not stain the hands or clothing of children, and they are easily washable. They dry quickly and are pretty easy to manage. You should also buy paint brushes to work with the paint. You should have a pack of crayons and a set of coloured markers for colouring your crafts. You should buy water-based markers instead of permanent markers for your child.  

Once your list is ready, you can visit your local store. You can also check out a few online stores for your craft supplies.

Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Venice or New York? Choosing where to go is hard enough, but you’ll want to have as much fun as possible in the short time you have once you’ve decided. Making the most of your time is essential for getting the best from a city break so why not start by packing light. If you can fit your clothes and toiletries into a small hand luggage sized case or bag you’ll save loads of time at the airport so you’ll have more time to spend sightseeing. With some careful planning you’ll be able still be able to dress to impress but have the freedom of being able to step off the pane and get on your way.

Consider a few things before you set off: your destination, the weather and your itinerary.

Try and cover every eventuality with as few items as possible by mixing and matching individual pieces so that you don’t need a full outfit for every day.

Wear your most comfortable jeans to travel in, but take some chunky beads and a colourful neck scarf to dress them up with a top for a casual evening out. Layering works well too and if you team a fine ribbed sweater with a vest top and jeans you can take off your jumper if you’re lucky enough to get warm weather and keep it rolled up in a bag.

Make sure you pack a more sophisticated dress if you’re planning dinner in a fancy restaurant but keep it simple and it will be more versatile. A bright tunic dress can be accessorised with jewellery for the evening or dressed down with leggings and flat pumps for sightseeing during the day.

If the windows in your home are of an odd size, you should not be upset. You can still give your room an exquisite look by getting customised curtains for your imperfect-sized windows. Custom-made curtains are window treatments that can provide you with a look precisely in accordance with your needs. Not only odd-sized windows, but very large or very small windows can also have made-to-measure drapes. You just need to measure the length and width of your windows to order the customised curtains. Once ready, you can install them to enjoy a charming and neat look for your home.

Made to measure curtains can be easily ordered from online stores. Image attributed to Wikimedia AncientNicosia

Measure the size of your windows carefully

It is important that you measure the size of your window carefully to avoid having any discrepancies in measurements. The window’s height and width should be measured from left to right accurately. The correct window dimensions will let you have the right-sized curtains for installation. Otherwise, all of your expenses and efforts will be in vain. You will have to again find another set of curtains for your home, which will be a time-consuming and costly affair.

Sanjay Dutt had just a last few moments of being with his family and being free at his Bandra residence before he set out to serve his three and a half year jail term. He had to surrender to the TADA court. He bid adieu to his friends and family members and hundreds of fans and the huge media contingent that had gathered around him. The common man and media caused frenzy around him and wanted to catch one last glimpse of the Bollywood actor before he was driven away to the TADA court – as per the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act on 16th May 2013. In 1995 he was granted bail after he spent 18 months in jail. Then in July 2007 he was again given a five year rigorous imprisonment sentence.

He was convicted for possessing arms illegally in relation to the blasts in Mumbai in 1993 and on 21st March 2013 as per the judgment of the Supreme Court’s judgment he was sentenced to 31/2 years in jail. Around 1.30 am he left his home at Imperial Heights in Pali Hill, Bandra Mumbai to reach the court, where the media was waiting for him. The 53 year old actor was accompanied by Maanyata his wife, Priya Dutt, his sister and Mahesh Bhatt, the reputed film maker. Through the huge crowd, both Priya Dutt and Maanyata Dutt, braved their way. Mahesh Bhatt folded his hands to request the media and crowd to make way for Sanjays’ exit. Formalities related to his surrender began once he reached the court. Sanjay Dutt was bid farewell by his close friends including Rahul Aggarwal, Soham Shah, Kiran Kumar, Apoorva Lakhia and Bunty Walia, and others during the earlier part of the day. Abhishekh Bachchan, Ajay Devgan and Salman Khan too have visited Sanjay earlier during the week.  Before he left his home for the court, he spent some precious moments with his weeping wife and his kids Iqra and Shahraan.

Mugdha Godse Spotted At The Eden Gardens With Shahrukh Khan!

Everyone wants to know what Mugdha Godse was doing at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. During the cricket match of Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata, she was spotted with the team and Shah Rukh Khan recently. The onlookers were left wondering and found her presence there to be quite odd. Actually, Mugdha was travelling to Kolkata. On her flight, she met Juhi Chawla’s husband Jai Mehta, who is also the co-owner of the KKR team. It was Jai who invited Mugdha Godse to watch the match at Kolkata. She was to be in Kolkata for just a day actually but since she was invited to watch the match, she ended up staying there for two days.