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Growing sunflowers with children
Have you planted any seeds yet this year? Now’s the ideal time to get growing, and if you’re looking for easy seeds to grow with children it’s hard to beat sunflowers. As well as producing seriously...
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Grow Your Own for kids: how to grow salad
Over the last few years my kids have got involved with lots of different aspects of gardening; they’ve sown seeds, harvested crops, dug, planted, watered, weeded and simply played in the mud. They...
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Fun garden games to get kids active
The arrival of warmer weather and longer days means one thing in our house: everyone spends more time in the garden. This is a really busy time of year gardening-wise, so I’m always pottering about...
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Are you the UK’s best amateur gardener? Prizes to be won with Wilko!
Given that so many of my lovely readers are amateur gardeners, I thought you’d be interested in this fab competition that Wilko are running at the moment. There are some great prizes on offer! Wilko...
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5 things a family with small children should consider when choosing holiday...
If you’re in the midst of planning a family holiday, today’s guest post on choosing holiday accommodation is full of tips to make the task easier. Enjoy! If you’re off on your travels this summer...
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5 family-friendly home improvements to consider this year
Looking for home inspiration? Today’s guest post has lots of ideas for family-friendly home improvements that will make life easier – what’s not to love?! The hectic pace of life with kids can make it...
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Tips for child-proofing your bathroom
The family bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house, but it can also be the most dangerous where children are concerned. If you need tips on how to baby-proof and child-proof your...
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Tips for decorating your child’s bedroom
Today’s guest post is full of great tips for decorating your child’s bedroom and achieving a fantastic look. Enjoy! For children, the bedroom is the most important room in their home. Their bedroom...
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Product Showcase & Giveaway: Bridgedale walking socks
Welcome to a new product showcase and giveaway, perfect for those of you who are looking forward to some outdoor family fun this autumn. I’ve got a family bundle of fantastic walking socks from...
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Ideas for enjoying autumn outdoors with children
I just love autumn. The weather is still mild, the sunlight is at a fabulous angle, and nature is visibly changing everywhere you look. My kids love it too; it’s such a tactile time of year with...
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How to force Spring flowering bulbs
Autumn is traditionally the time to plant spring flowering bulbs in the garden, with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, iris and crocus all popular choices. But while you’re planting bulbs in the garden,...
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Nature Craft: making leaf prints
Isn’t autumn just wonderful for crafting inspiration? We’ve done so many lovely craft activities already this season, and these simple leaf prints are our latest masterpiece. With so many fabulous...
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Nature Craft: spooky spider plants
We’ve had so much fun making these spooky spider plants this week! Aren’t they just perfect for Halloween? I saw this fab nature craft idea on the Amateur Gardening website, and thought the kids...
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Giving nature a home in our garden: making a frog and toad abode
If you read the blog regularly, you’ll know that we’re big fans of getting outdoors and enjoying nature, and also that we’re partnering with RSPB this year to support their ‘Give nature a home in your...
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Taking the RSPB Wild Challenge: trees, leaves and seeds
Have you been getting outdoors and enjoying nature this autumn? We’ve been trying to make the most of the mild weather, and enjoying all that nature has to offer at this time of year. If you read the...
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Buying kids’ outdoor clothing: what to look for
Are you looking to buy some new outdoor clothing for the kids this season? I thought my two were all kitted out, but a recent check on their outdoor gear made me realise just how much they’ve grown...
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Review & Giveaway: Isbjörn of Sweden children’s outdoor clothing
Are you getting outdoors and making the most of autumn? The right clothing can make all the difference to a family outdoor adventure, and I’ve got a great giveaway that will help you get it right....
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Natural Christmas decorations: pine cone trees
My kitchen is covered in glitter, but that’s all part of crafting at this time of year isn’t it?! We’ve already started our Christmas crafting with cute Pom Pom Pine Cones, and these gorgeous sparkly...
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Homemade Christmas ornaments using baking soda dough
I do love christmas crafting. At this hectic time of year, it’s so lovely to spend some calm time with the kids, creating crafty masterpieces to add to our growing collection of homemade christmas...
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Homemade Christmas decorations: Pom Pom Pine Cones
Well it’s official: the Christmas prep has started in our house 🙂 We’ve been having fun with some Christmas-themed nature craft, making these natural Christmas decorations from pine cones and pom...
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