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A drawing of a damselfly

#30DaysWild – Discovering more about damselflies

In the hot weather, outdoor activities with the girls mostly consist of having fun in the paddling pool, or sitting in the shade in the tepee enjoying an ice lolly.…

Jessica and Sophie with their trays of cherries

#30DaysWild – Picking cherries in Grandma’s garden

Grandma and Grandad have a little orchard in their garden. In the spring, it is beautiful thanks to all the blossom and then there’s the fun of being able to…

Jessica as a toddler with a speech bubble saying "From the mouths of babes" and the text "A linky for sharing the things kids say"

From the mouths of babes #124 – Do you love your sister?

From the mouths of babes is a weekly linky which invites you to share a post, old or new, about something your children have said. Those adorable mispronounced words, the…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 24

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

Sophie playing outside the tepee in the garden

#30DaysWild – A tea party in a tepee

My girls love having a little tent or a den to play in. Having a tent in the garden is better still. It gives them somewhere to shelter from the…

Sophie exploring Herschel Park in the sunshine

My Sunday Photo 18/06/17

Two cardboard masks covered in leaves, grass and flowers

#30DaysWild – Making nature masks

Our #30DaysWild activities have been restricted to the garden lately due to my big girl being unwell. These nature masks are simple to make and decorate with natural items found…

Virus - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 16/06/17 – Just a virus…

Jessica’s been under the weather for the last week or so thanks to a virus. She’s had a cough and cold which has really knocked her for six. She’s been…

Sophie exploring at Herschel Park

#30DaysWild – Feeding the ducks at Herschel Park

Herschel Park is a hidden gem in the middle of Slough. It’s a 3.5 hectare park and nature reserve and dates back to the 1840s. There is plenty of space…

Jessica and Sophie holding hands in the garden

Siblings – June 2017

This month has been all about getting outside and having fun. The girls and I have been joining in with #30DaysWild which is all about getting outside to do something…