Kate Limburn

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Christmas Nature Crafts: How to Make a Pine Cone Santa

Christmas Nature Crafts: How to Make a Pine Cone Santa

It’s that time of year again and as soon as the 1st of December was officially here we headed straight for our stash of nature treasures squirrelled away over the year for some Christmas nature crafts inspiration.

Sticks, pine cones, old man’s beard , teasels, sycamore seeds and all manner of other hedgerow offerings can …

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Our Favourite Outdoor Winter Kit for School-Age Children

Essential Outdoor Winter Kit for Kids

As I start to write this the frost is glinting on the grass outside as the beginnings of morning light begins to nudge away at the night. It’s looking like another beautiful but cold and wintery day. As I drink my still-hot cup of tea and savour the silence in the rest of the house …

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Trip Diary: Hello Hong Kong!

It’s been a while since I’ve written, principally because the last few weeks have been a flurry of activity and preparation for our latest trip – Australia with visits to Hong Kong and Singapore along our way. Its the biggest trip we’ve made so far as a family of five with a lot of adventures …

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The Family Camping Troubleshooter: Tips for Nervous Campers

Camping tips

It’s a well known fact. Most kids love camping. 

From chatting to some of my friends who are also parents, I have discovered that the same cannot always be said for their grown-ups! 

Personally I love being under canvas.  I love the proximity to nature, the possibility to get completely off the beaten track, the …

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12 Outdoor Activities for the Last Week of the School Holidays

Dusk nature walk

This year was my first experience of the school summer holidays as a parent. I must admit I was both apprehensive and excited but mainly excited. At last I’d get Roo back during the weekdays and the flexibility of family time to do whatever we wanted, wherever we felt like exploring. It’s been brilliant and …

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Summer holiday inspiration and the all-important Jungle Formula winners!

Favourite summer activities

Thank you so much to everyone for entering the giveaway to win three fabulous family packs of Jungle Formula goodies. I’ve loved reading all your comments and seeing your pics – it’s great to see that the topsy-turvy weather hasn’t stopped everyone enjoying the great outdoors this summer!

If you’re still looking for summer holiday …

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Learning to Cycle with Ridgeback Kids Club

Learning to Cycle with Ridgeback Kids Club , New Forest

 

Top of the list for Beth’s summer holiday wish list was learning to ride a ‘big girl bike’.

Beth has been balance biking since she was about two and a half. It’s taken a while (both growing taller and technique) but about nine months after getting going she had both sussed.

On a trip …

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Jungle Formula Giveaway!

Jungle Formula Giveaway

I am writing this a little bleary-eyed after having spent the night under canvas with the children in the Armadillo – our beloved family tent. 

We took the opportunity to head out for a twighlight ‘spooky’ nature walk, something on Roo’s summer holiday wish list, blackberrying by torchlight (apparently they taste better in then …

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10 Travel Essentials for Active Outdoor Family Holidays

Travel Essentials for Kids

 

It’s August and peak holiday season!

For some of us that means heading off to chase the sun. If that’s you, then I might be trying to squeeze into your suitcase – it’s tipping it down outside as I write this!

For others it will be exploring the …

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The Essential Pre-Holiday Admin List for Travelling Abroad with Kids

Essential Pre-Holiday Admin List for Travelling Abroad with Kids

The summer holidays are nearly upon us. For many of us that means dusting down our suitcases in preparation for travelling abroad with the kids. 

If, like me, you’re prone to leaving things to the last minute then here’s a handy pre-holiday admin list of all those documents and administrative bits and bobs you …

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