Farm animal ownership at the age of four
Being a farmer’s son it would take a lot to put off a child from being a farmer. Dad worship, uncle worship and just living on the farm and seeing what’s going on is obviously a big draw for young…
Outdoor life
A forest school debate
N’s been used to going to forest school at his old nursery. They have a beautiful forest school area on site, complete with tree house classroom, small pond and play equipment. It was a place to go and learn about…
Making bike and scooter tracks at the park
N will take any opportunity to ride his bike. In the house, out on the farm, the grass, the yard, the road. He’ll be on his bike any chance possible. I find it really interesting that girls and boys at…
Autumn colours at Batsford Arboretum
We had a lovely Autumn walk at Batsford Arboretum, with plenty to see through the year for children and adults the same.
Introducing children to sports – a tennis open day
I’m a big tennis fan. Well, not as much as I once was, but racket sports are my thing. At school I used to pretty much play everything in a team being tennis and squash captain at 6th form. Once…
Entertaining kids during camping downtime
When we were away camping, quite a few of the mums mentioned that they loved the fact that you could do your own thing, and time seemed a lot slower on the campsite, with everything taking longer to do. That…
We’re going on a bug hunt
Enjoying a bug hunt around the garden, perfect easy fun for early years children.
Let loose on a bike ride
A first bike ride out in the countryside roads for a preschooler.
A summer of barbecues – plan vs reality
It seems that having a barbecue in our house is a lot harder than I’d ever anticipated when I said I’d review one from True Shopping. We love barbecued food (what’s not to love about meat, meat and more meat according to…
Camping holidays – friends, frolics and fun
When I heard mention of a mums and kids camping trip this school holiday I was quite surprised, but I was in there straight away. Not one to miss out, I wasn’t going to let the fact that I’d not…
The best outdoor play equipment for young children
I’ve had this post in my mind for ages, but now’s the time to get round to writing it given we’ve had some beautiful weather for the start of June. We’ve been enjoying the garden more especially after work and…
