Summer holidays are normally jam-packed with days out, meeting up with friends, weekends away, trips to see family and lots of other plans. This summer is a much quieter one than we’re used to. We’re staying close to home; keeping mostly in our own little bubble where we feel safest. Spending most of out time… Read More
One of the nice things about my husband working from home more is being able to take advantage of Thomas’s nap time and have some one-to-one time with Sophie. It’s nice to get out for a walk together without taking the buggy or having to keep a constant eye on an inquisitive toddler! … Read More
We’re taking part in #30DaysWild once again this June. If you’ve not come across #30DaysWild before, it’s a challenge set by The Wildlife Trusts to do one wild thing each day in June and connect with nature. We always enjoy getting outside, taking a closer look at nature and learning new things along the way.… Read More
I bought our tuff tray a few years ago when the girls were very small. It’s been one of the most useful things I’ve bought for the children and has been getting a lot of use recently as we’ve been mostly keeping our outdoor activities restricted to the garden. It’s brilliant for setting up small… Read More
Like many people around the country, we marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day with a little party. We decided to have our party in our back garden rather than join in with a socially-distanced street party by having the party out front. It was a nice idea but the back garden was a much… Read More
One of the many things I’m enjoying about doing more outdoor learning with Sophie is teaching her about different plants and flowers. She’s getting quite good at identifying the different plants that she spots in the garden. We’ve been taking a closer look at flowers recently, and learning more about the different parts inside a… Read More
Sophie has been enjoying our various outdoor learning sessions over the last few weeks. We’ve created a little ‘Muddy Puddles’ area in our back garden as a space for her to explore, dig up, look for mini beasts or grow things. We see a lot of worms in that area when she is digging away.… Read More