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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As I start to write this the frost is glinting on the grass outside. It’s looking like another beautiful but cold and wintery day. The cold, clear weather is an invitation for us to get outdoors, not an obstacle. Having experimented over the years, our kids are now well equipped for winter weather. The exact kit …
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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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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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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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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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