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Tag Archives: outdoor fun

Simple childhood pleasures – blowing bubbles in the garden

01/08/201812/03/2020
Sophie running through the bubbles from the bubble machine

Like many children, Sophie loves bubbles. Getting out in the garden and making bubbles is such a simple thing to do, but is so much fun. We’ve tried out a few different bubble machines and have found that the Early Learning Centre bubble fish is the best so far. Using good quality bubble mixture also… Read More

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Sports day for Sophie at preschool

09/07/201808/07/2018
Sophie running while holding her egg and spoon

Last week, Sophie took part in her first (and last) sports day at preschool. She missed out on sports day last year as it clashed with one of Jessica’s hospital appointments. This year, she was very excited about taking part in sports day.     It was a very warm morning. Thankfully there was a… Read More

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#30DaysWild 2018 – Week 4

01/07/201830/06/2018
Sophie wearing a flower crown made from hawksbeard

#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 with this for the first time last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. The girls and I learned so much about nature and enjoyed doing various… Read More

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#30DaysWild 2018 – Week 3

23/06/201822/06/2018
Sophie taking a closer look in the garden with her magnifying glass

#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 with this for the first time last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. The girls and I learned so much about nature and enjoyed doing various… Read More

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#30DaysWild 2018 – Week 2

16/06/201817/06/2018
A bumble bee on the pyracantha

#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 with this for the first time last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. The girls and I learned so much about nature and enjoyed doing various… Read More

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#30DaysWild 2018 – Week 1

09/06/201812/06/2018
Pink sorrel in the garden

#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 with this for the first time last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. The girls and I learned so much about nature and enjoyed doing various… Read More

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Exploring Godshill Model Village

12/05/201811/05/2018
A recreation of a 1930s Shanklin Chine in Godshill Model Village

Despite visiting the Isle of Wight many times in my teens, I’d never been to Godshill Model Village before. Jessica and Sophie loved our previous visits to other model villages so I knew they’d enjoy a visit to Godshill. The village itself is a pretty one with thatched cottages and tea rooms. We arrived at… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about living with grief after child loss, crafts, days out and the little moments of family life.

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