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Sophie looking inside a hollowed out log at Legoland

#30DaysWild – Looking for mini beasts on a day out at Legoland

Legoland is one of the girls’ favourite places. Before Jessica started school, we made the most of term-time days out thanks to the preschool pass. Our visits are much more…

Sophie jumping in a puddle

#30DaysWild – Dancing in the rain

I’m a big believer in the mantra “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing.” Rainy days mean puddles and puddles are there to be jumped in.…

A corner of a laptop wtih a Logitech Doodle mouse and some stickers

Review and giveaway – Logitech Doodle wireless mouse

I’ve been meaning to get a mouse for my laptop for a while now as they’re easier to use than a trackpad. Making the transition from thinking about getting one…

Sophie's finished nature picture

#30DaysWild – Creating a nature picture

Combining getting outdoors with the opportunity to glue and get creative is always a winner with my girls. They both have nature books and love collecting twigs and leaves 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 #122 – Calm down…

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…

The seasoned nettle leaves on a baking sheet ready to go in the oven

#30DaysWild – Making nettle crisps

The stinging nettles have been running riot in one corner of my garden. I’ve never thought about doing anything with them before now. Normally, I would just pull them up…

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

#365daysofgratitude – Week 22

#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 standing in the long grass near the Chinese bridge at the arboretum in Langley Park

My Sunday Photo 04/06/17

 

Jessica and Sophie digging in the garden

#30DaysWild – Planting and weeding

I have to confess that gardening really isn’t my forte. I go through spells of being a little more enthusiastic about working in the garden and then leave the weeds…

A rainbow nature hunt sheet with some leaves and rhododendron petals stuck to some of the colours

#30DaysWild – A rainbow nature hunt

Having a trail to follow or things to look out for always makes a walk more interesting. Little legs never seem to tire quite as quickly when there are things…