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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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 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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If your family enjoy walking and exploring the great outdoors then it’s likely that at least one of you is a map reading buff. For the uninitiated though, map reading can seem utterly baffling.
Teaching your kids some basic map-reading is a great way of engaging them on a hike, both before and during. That’s …
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The Lake District for just a day? Aficionados of this UK tourist hotspot will no doubt be outraged by the title of this post! The captivating contrast of craggy mountain and deep still water that has inspired the likes of Wordsworth, Wainwright, Beatrix Potter and so many outdoor enthusiasts surely cannot be …
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With summer solstice upon us it’s the perfect time to get a little closer to the natural world with some nature-themed activities. Making a nature flower crow can be adapted for all ages and can be as simple or elaborate as you fancy, with plenty of cheats for very little children.
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Sometimes the weather puts up a barrier to just simply opening the door and getting out there. A physical barrier that, fortunately, is usually easily removed by putting on the right layers or protective clothing.
When it comes to hiking, we are fairly well practiced at finding the right …
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My first encounter with Stonor Park was in pre-baby days. My husband and I set out on a walk starting from just outside the impressively grand gates. We climed through the gorgeous deer park overlooking the house on the Shakespeare Way and continuing over the ridge of the hill beyond …
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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.
