Outdoor fun

A bumble bee on the pyracantha

#30DaysWild 2018 – Week 2

#30DaysWild is a nature challenge run by the Wildlife Trust. It aims to encourage people to connect with nature through doing wild activities every day throughout June. We joined in…

Pink sorrel in the garden

#30DaysWild 2018 – Week 1

#30DaysWild is a nature challenge run by the Wildlife Trust. It aims to encourage people to connect with nature through doing wild activities every day throughout June. We joined in…

Sophie investigating the blossom on a tree

Geocaching: turning a walk into a treasure hunt

It feels like it’s been ages since Sophie and I headed out for a proper walk together. After all the recent snow days, it was good to have an afternoon…

Sophie standing next to the finished igloo

Fun in the snow: building a mini-igloo

I thought we were done with snow for the year. It turned out that Mother Nature had other ideas though with a brief return of the cold winter weather. Clearly…

Me, hubby, Jessica and Sophie with our snowman

Do you want to build a snowman?

The recent snow we had was too powdery to be good for building a snowman. We made the most of it in other ways though. When it finally started to…

Jessica and Sophie squirting coloured water on the snow

Snow painting and fun in the snow

I love seeing snow through my children’s eyes. To them snow is magical and fun and exciting. And as long as I don’t have to travel anywhere in it, I…

Jessica spotting buds appearing on the trees

Spotting signs of spring on a nature walk

Our outdoor adventures have been few and far between so far this year. As Jessica has gradually recovered from her heart surgery, we’ve been starting to get out and about…

My back garden with the snow falling on it

Let it snow, let it snow: waking to a winter wonderland

Jessica was at the window, looking out under the curtains, when I woke up that morning. She doesn’t normally do that, I thought. Unless… yes, I was right – snow!…

Jessica and Sophie with the animated Gruffalo

The Gruffalo Spotters Trail at Alice Holt Forest

Two girls took a stroll through the deep dark wood. The girls saw a sign for a trail that looked good. “Gruffalo Spotters” the eldest one read; “Follow the clues…

Jessica, Sophie and C splashing in the stream

Simple childhood fun at Denham Country Park

Denham Country Park is one of my favourite places to explore with the girls. It is perfect for enjoying simple outdoor fun. There is a bridge near the visitor centre…