As kids get older and the lure of online games can really sink in, it can get harder to get teens outside. Here’s some ideas of fun outside activities for teens and tweens. Contents1 Pokemon Go2 Geocaching3 Trampolining4 Remote control toys5 Garden camping6 Learn to skateboard or practise stunts on a scooter7 Survival skills – … Read more
This post is for you if you’ve ever considered a family camping holiday but need a bit of reassurance! We’ve been camping with kids since my daughter was about 3 and it’s been some of the most memorable holidays we’ve had. They can be super cheap holidays too which is why we first started camping. … Read more
The long school holidays have arrived yet again and there will certainly be some days when you’re wondering what things to over the summer. Here’s my list of the top 10 things to do! Contents1 1 – Explore your local nature spots2 2 – Camp out in the garden and look for stars3 3 – … Read more
If you think about ways to incorporate nature into the lives of your kids then a minibeast hunt is often at the top of the list. These minibeast activities for toddlers all the way up to older kids will give you some inspiration to get the kids out hunting insects and bugs all day long! … Read more
If you’ve got a garden pond at home and want to explore what’s inside you’ll be wanting to get some pond dipping nets or even possibly a pond dipping kit for your kids to find out what’s lurking. Check out my post here if you want to know how to pond dip. Updated in 2022! … Read more
If you’re looking for a great activity, bird watching for children is a wonderful pastime. It’s a really accessible hobby, especially with information about birds, their calls and numerous pictures online, and really you don’t need a lot of money to take part. Contents1 How to get started with bird watching for children2 Start in … Read more
Over the years we’ve collected many, many books and recently we’ve begun acquiring nature related books with ideas of things to do and information we can learn from. I’m going to start a book review series to bring you all ideas on great books to add to your collections! There may even be a giveaway … Read more
We love going pond dipping and have done it many times in the past. We often go along to reserves or organised events as it’s great to have experts on hand to identify things. I actually volunteer myself now at said events, and love to pass on what knowledge I have with kids. A fantastic … Read more