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Nine weeks of being shut at home and we have found a silver lining. A heightened awareness of the natural world right here on our doorstep.
I don’t know about you, but the thought of changing the participant name for yet another school Zoom class brings me close to erupting. Fortunately the natural world …
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Los Angeles is famed for its so-called ‘sunshine tax’. Whether it’s on meals out, after-school activities or just the weekly grocery shop that makes your eyes water at the amount you just spent on a bag of carrots, a loaf of bread and the all-essential sunscreen (and that’s before tax…), money doesn’t seem to stretch …
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Apps and maps come and go but seldom does one particular location tracker make such waves as what3words has since its launch, and that momentum is growing all the time. If you see the symbol /// followed by three words separated by full stops e.g. ///grass.house.beetle then you should know that rather than the …
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A photo memory popped up on my phone yesterday from last May. At first I wondered what fresh parenting madness had led me into creating a visual record of a bunch of winter clothing and outgrown baby kit. Then I realised they were photo listings for eBay, taken as we madly tried to empty …
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February half term is nearly upon us and whilst the temperatures are still pretty low, there’s plenty of free, outdoor fun to be had to fill your days and wear out energetic children.
I’ve listed some of my favourite ideas below and don’t forget to check out the Baby Routes calendar for outdoor/ nature events …
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Just over a week ago Bear walked his first official continuous 1km. I’ve had a feeling he was capable of it for a while but we don’t record our every walk. It’s not really about the distance when you’re walking with kids, is it?
That Friday was a sunny, if somewhat nippy, January day. Bear …
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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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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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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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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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Determined to combine parenthood with her love of travel and the great outdoors, Kate founded Baby Routes in 2012 after the birth of her first daughter.
Now with reception & preschool age daughters & a baby boy to take on her adventures, Kate continues to test out family friendly walks, share travel tips and put outdoor gear for parents and tots through its paces.
