Ok so I know, the downside of spring is the fact that it rains A LOT! Rainy days and bored kids traditionally don't mix, but I have compiled a list of fun ideas to make even the wettest of days fun fun fun! *This post may contain affiliate links which means that I'll make a … Continue reading Enjoy rainy days with kids (for free!)
Tag: seasons
8 Wonderful Books with a Spring Theme
One of my favourite things, as a mother and a book addict, is to change the display books on our front facing bookshelf every few weeks. These are the books that set the scene in the playroom and , as they're always on display, are the first books the girls pick for story time. For … Continue reading 8 Wonderful Books with a Spring Theme
Playing in a Winter Wonderland.
My girls, age 5 & 2, had until this Winter, never played in the snow. The last decent snowfall we had, here in the Midlands, was in January 2013, when Banana was around 9 months old. We took her out to touch it and look at her world turned white, but she obviously doesn't remember. … Continue reading Playing in a Winter Wonderland.
Winter 2018 Bucket List
A list of the things we plan to accomplish as a family in Winter 2018.
Building a campfire- an exercise in family bonding.
We probably have a fire in our garden most weekends. We love it, especially in the autumn, that smoky, earthy wood scent. The dancing flames, perfectly hypnotic, helping your to unwind and de stress after a hectic week. Amongst other things, Mr W. is a woodworker, so we have lots of wood off cuts to … Continue reading Building a campfire- an exercise in family bonding.
We’re going on a conker hunt, we’re going to find a big one!
There is something about going out and hunting for natural treasures that really appeals to kids. Despite the simplicity of the activity, children seem to get so excited about searching through the carpet of fallen, crunchy leaves to find that spiky green shell, and ultimately the shiny, regal nut within. Or getting a big stick … Continue reading We’re going on a conker hunt, we’re going to find a big one!
Playing in the Autumn Rain
Ok, so anyone who knows me, or reads my blog, knows that I am a huge advocate of playing outdoors, whatever the weather. I very much believe that as long as you and your children are wearing suitable clothing and protection, then there is no need to stay cooped up inside. There is a whole … Continue reading Playing in the Autumn Rain
Let’s go Apple Picking – Tick.
Hi all, As it's now September, and despite all those protests of people desperately clinging onto the last remnants of a summer that never really materialised, I have decided we'd begin on our Autumn activities. Isn't it just the most beautiful time of year? The golden hues, the low sparkling light, the crunching and cracking … Continue reading Let’s go Apple Picking – Tick.
Pick Seasonal Fruit (Part 2- Apple Picking) -Tick!
This year I have discovered the absolute joy that is Community Orchards, and the only thing I don't like is how there aren't more of them around!?! What a wonderful idea; an area that a community jointly prunes and cares for and that everyone benefits from. Fantastic! (I sound like such a lefty! haha!) In … Continue reading Pick Seasonal Fruit (Part 2- Apple Picking) -Tick!
Muddy Monday #2 – Sticky Nature Art.
Welcome to week 2 of Muddy Monday! This week we made some beautiful sticky art using the treasures that we found on our nature hunt, last weekend. Now, this activity doesn't really involve too much mud, however, collecting the natural materials that we used, was very muddy and you can read about that here, Go … Continue reading Muddy Monday #2 – Sticky Nature Art.
