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Growing sunflowers in a pot: fun gardening for kids

Are you growing plants with the kids this year? If you’re looking for easy seeds to grow with children it’s hard to beat growing sunflowers in a pot. And now is a great time to get planting!As well as...

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Win a pair of Treads school shoes

This is a collaborative post in partnership with TreadsWelcome to a great new giveaway – if you’re already working on your back to school shopping list, this is definitely one for you!I’ve got a pair...

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Nature Crafts for Kids: how to make a journey stick

Making a journey stick is such an easy, fun outdoor craft to do with the kids – and a great low-cost way to have some fun family time.We learnt what a journey stick is and how to make one at our local...

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Fun autumn crafts to do with your family

Collaborative postThe autumn season, known to many as fall, is on it’s way after what can only be described as an out-of-the-ordinary spring and summer. As well as being a great time of year to get...

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Create Your Own Calm: relaxing activities for 6-12 year olds

Are your kids struggling to process and manage worries and anxieties right now? I know mine definitely are, and with all that’s happened to disrupt their ‘normal’ this year it’s not surprising, is...

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Forcing bulbs indoors: an easy autumn project for early flowers

This post contains affiliate links.  Affiliate links will be clearly marked with a * and if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from that sale.Autumn is...

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Easy Halloween crafts: spooky spider plants

We’ve had so much fun making these spooky spider plants!  Aren’t they just perfect for Halloween?I saw this easy Halloween crafts idea on the Amateur Gardening website, and thought the kids would love...

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How to make homemade bird feeders

This post contains affiliate links.  Affiliate links will be clearly marked with a * and if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from that sale.Are you feeding your...

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Great gifts for gardeners – including stocking fillers and kids gardening...

Are you shopping for a gardening fan this Christmas? With gardening enjoying such a boom this year, I suspect more of us than ever are looking for gifts for gardeners right now!I’ve been busy hunting...

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Handmade Christmas decorations: pine cone trees

My kitchen is covered in festive coloured paint, but that’s all part of crafting at this time of year isn’t it?! We’ve already started our homemade Christmas crafts with cute Pom Pom Pine Cones, and...

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How to make fun shaped bird feeders

Do you feed the birds at this time of year?  We try to do it all year round, but in winter it’s particularly important to give wild birds a helping hand, because natural food sources are scarce.  One...

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Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in January

If you’re anything like me, by January you’ll have had enough of being content with looking forward to sunnier days, and will be longing to get outside and plant something. I dearly love the whole...

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Easy crafts for kids: fun winter nature crafts and activities

Are you managing to get the kids playing outdoors this winter? These fun winter nature crafts will help you tempt them off the sofa! We don’t really see winter as ideal for spending time outdoors with...

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3 hands-on educational projects to keep kids busy

With the kids at home more right now, you’re probably on the lookout for ways to keep them busy that don’t involve screens. Arts and crafts are a great option. As well as being really entertaining,...

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Outdoor activities for kids: free printable spring bucket list

Do you need some inspiration on fun outdoor activities for kids this spring? This free printable spring bucket list for kids has 40 great ideas to keep them busy! Spring outdoor activities for kids...

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Review: Braun No Touch + Forehead Thermometer

If you’ve got kids, you’re no doubt familiar with the tricky job of managing their temperature when they’re ill. Fever is very common in children post-immunisation and during illness such as ear...

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Create Your Own Kindness: practical and positive activities for 6-12 year olds

Being kind is such a wonderful thing to teach our kids. As well as making them feel good about themselves, practising kindness is a fantastic way for them to make a positive impact on the people and...

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Fun nature adventures you and your kids can enjoy

Collaborative post Exploring the outdoors with your kids is a great idea for lots of reasons. As well as improving your bond and opening their eyes to nature, it’s an ideal first step for educating...

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Simple ways to keep kids entertained indoors during Spring showers

Collaborative post As we finally shake off the cold of winter, we can look ahead to warmer weather, more time outdoors and the arrival of spring. Spring brings with it sunshine, beautiful flowers,...

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4 fun family gardening projects for you and your children

Collaborative post Any outdoor space provides plenty of activities that you can do with your child. Family gardening projects are a great way to help children engage with nature, learn about the...

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