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Nature gifts for kids

November 19, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you looking for nature gifts for kids? This selection of fun nature gift ideas for kids will inspire you and make the shopping easier! Brilliant nature gifts for kids Whether you're buying gifts for outdoorsy kids, or would like to find a nature gift that encourages them to explore nature more, there are some great options to suit all ages and budgets. These outdoor present ideas for kids include books, gardening kit, games, and ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: A Year of Nature Craft & Play, Birthday, Children, Christmas, Gift Guide, Gifts, Nature, Nature Craft, nature gifts, nature play

Eco friendly gifts for kids

November 18, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for eco friendly gifts for kids? This roundup of fantastic eco-friendly gifts for children will save you lots of time! Lots of us are trying to buy more eco-conscious gifts, and thinking more about the impact our shopping has on the planet. But when it comes to buying gifts for children, it can be hard to avoid the plastic and find environmentally friendly gifts that will go down a storm. Great eco-friendly gifts for ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: A Year of Nature Craft & Play, Birthday, Children, Christmas, Eco-friendly, Gift Guide, Gifts, Nature, nature play

Christmas nature scavenger hunt for kids: free printable

November 16, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you looking for fun outdoor activities for kids in the run-up to Christmas? This free printable Christmas nature scavenger hunt is perfect for keeping them busy - and it's a great way to burn off some of that excited energy too! At this time of year, it can be tricky to keep up the outdoor time with the kids. The days are shorter, the weather is colder (and usually wetter), and we're all busy preparing for Christmas. But there is so ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: A Year of Nature Craft & Play, Children, Christmas, Family, Nature, Nature Craft, nature play, Outdoors, Printable, Scavenger hunt, Winter

Al Fresco Christmas: How to host the perfect festive outdoor gathering

October 26, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you planning a get-together with family and friends this Christmas? After last year's pared-back parties, lots of us will be looking forward to getting all our favourite people together over the festive season. But what if you're still keen to keep the gathering outdoors? Whether you're just not ready to embrace indoor socialising, or have caught the bug for entertaining outdoors over the last two years, it's ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Christmas, Entertaining, Family, Garden, outdoor entertaining, outdoor lighting, outdoor living, Top Tips

The Ultimate Garden Lovers Gift Guide: present ideas for different budgets

December 21, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you’re searching for the perfect gift to buy for someone who loves their garden, then look no further. Here is Crown Pavilion’s ‘Ultimate Garden Lovers Gift Guide’, providing you with gift inspiration for all budgets. Whether you want to save or splurge they’ve got it covered, with everything from gardening gloves and pizza ovens to exquisite luxury garden rooms. Budget Buys There’s no need to break the bank or ...

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Filed Under: Product Showcase Tagged With: Christmas, gardening, gardening equipment, Gift Guide, Gifts

Handmade Christmas decorations: pine cone trees

December 3, 2020 by Catherine 7 Comments

My kitchen is covered in festive coloured paint, but that's all part of crafting at this time of year isn't it?! We've already started our homemade Christmas crafts with cute Pom Pom Pine Cones, and these gorgeous pine cone trees are our latest handmade Christmas decorations project. This DIY Christmas ornaments activity is absolutely ideal for children of all ages. There are no fiddly bits, and it's a pretty simple craft. DIY ...

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Filed Under: Craft Tagged With: Activity, Children, Christmas, craft, Craft supplies, Family home, Kids, Kids craft, naturally crafty, Nature, Pine cones

How to make Christmas less stressful: easy ways to save time

November 24, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Getting ready for Christmas.  If those words fill you with a sense of panic, you’re not alone! Whether you’re super-organised and have it all planned and prepped already, or always end up doing everything last-minute, there’s no denying that preparing for Christmas takes a lot of time and effort.  Add in the usual demands of a busy family home, and it’s no wonder we can quickly feel frazzled! Easy ways to ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Christmas, Cleaning, cooking, Food, Home maintenance, Shopping, Top Tips

Great gifts for tweens and teens

November 12, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you buying Christmas gifts for tweens and teens this year? In my experience this can be quite a tricky group to buy for, so hopefully this gift guide will help. I've rounded up lots of great gifts for tweens and teens here, so if you're looking for inspiration it's a great place to start. Happy browsing! If you're planning the pre-Christmas treats along with the gift shopping, you might also like to check out this post on vegan advent ...

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Filed Under: Product Showcase Tagged With: Christmas, Gadgets, Gift Guide, Gifts, Parenting, Teens, toys, Travel, Tweens

Gifts for outdoor explorers and nature lovers

November 10, 2020 by Catherine 1 Comment

Welcome to my guide to Christmas gifts for outdoor explorers and nature lovers. If you're shopping for someone who likes their adventures, I've got lots of inspiration for you! Read on for lots of lovely gift ideas which are perfect for those who love supporting and enjoying the natural world and the great outdoors. You can also check out my nature gifts for kids gift guide which has lots of nature-themed gift ideas that are specifically ...

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Filed Under: Product Showcase Tagged With: Christmas, Conservation, Eco-friendly, Garden games, Gift Guide, Gifts, Nature, Outdoor Play, Outdoors, RSPB, Wild birds, Wildlife

Gifts for the home and interiors lovers

November 6, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

How's your Christmas shopping going this year? Mine is off to a slow start, but working on my gift guides has definitely helped with the ideas stage! If you're shopping for a fan of all things home and interiors, this is definitely the guide for you. I've rounded up lots of great gifts for the home, so if you're struggling for inspiration it's the perfect place to start. Great gifts for the home What better place to start than with ...

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Filed Under: Product Showcase Tagged With: Christmas, Family home, Gift Guide, Gifts, Home, home accessories, Interiors

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