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Great gifts for outdoorsy kids

May 17, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Wicked Uncle Are you looking for inspiration on gifts for outdoorsy kids?  This selection of fun gifts for kids is a great place to start. If you read the blog regularly, you’ll know I’m a big fan of outdoor play for kids.  It has so many benefits; it’s great exercise, it can help to combat stress and low mood, and it’s an easy way to boost feelings of happiness.  And of ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: Active kids, Children, Gardening with children, Gift Guide, Gifts, nature gifts, nature play, Outdoor Play, Wicked Uncle

7 great gifts for new mums

April 4, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Motherhood is a rewarding, thrilling, and life-changing experience, but it's also physically and mentally demanding. The early days of being a new mum can be a time of huge personal growth, physical challenges, and emotional adjustments. Having someone to praise, support, and acknowledge your efforts can make all the difference during this wonderful but often exhausting phase of your life. Great gifts for new ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Gift Guide, Gifts, New mums, Parenting, Top Tips

Family board games from Jaques of London

December 7, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Jaques of London Do you like to play family board games? We've played them with the kids since they were really small, and over the years have always found it a great way to get everyone together and having fun. We're always on the lookout for new games to add to our collection, and Jaques of London have sent us two of their lovely traditional games to try out. Traditional toys & ...

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Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Board games, Family, Family Fun, games, Gifts, Reviews, toys

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

30+ brilliant nature books for kids

October 12, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

a year of nature craft and play book by catherine hughes and becky goddard-hill

Are you looking for the perfect nature books for kids? Whether you'd like to treat a child who already loves nature, or are keen to encourage them to explore the natural world more, there's lots here to inspire you. Why it's a brilliant idea to get kids engaged with nature Nature is the most wonderful resource for educating, inspiring and engaging kids. Playing, exploring and crafting with nature is an accessible, low-cost and ...

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Filed Under: Exploring Nature Tagged With: A Year of Nature Craft & Play, Activity book, Animals, Books, Children, Gardening with children, Gift Guide, Gifts, Imaginative play, Insects, Nature, Nature Craft, nature play, Outdoor Play, Parenting, sustainable living, Trees, Wildlife

Win a bundle of Driftwood Designs homeware and stationery products

September 27, 2021 by Catherine 52 Comments

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Driftwood Designs Would you like to bring a touch of nature into your home? This lovely giveaway from the team at Driftwood Designs is packed with products that will help you do just that. I've got a bundle of homeware and stationery products from their Nature Collection worth £147 to give away to a lucky winner. Read on to discover more about the range and find out how to ...

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Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Bringing the outdoors inside, competition, Driftwood Designs, Gifts, giveaway, Home, home accessories, Nature

Surprise your partner with a healthy cheat gift box

March 8, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Gift boxes are all the rage at the moment, and for good reason. They offer lots of choice and flexibility, which means you can personalise them to suit the intended recipient perfectly. If your partner is into health and fitness, a gift box that feels like it is fit for a cheat day but still manages to tick all the right boxes in terms of nutrition could be the ideal present. To give you an idea of the different types of health-conscious, ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Edible gifts, fitness, gift box, Gifts, Top Tips

Five birthday gift ideas for friends with a sweet tooth

March 2, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Giving a gift is a key part of celebrating a friend's birthday. But even if you have a clear idea of what they like, it's not always easy to find the perfect gift that also suits your budget. If you're struggling to find the right gift for a friend, edible treats are always a nice option - especially if the friend in question has a sweet tooth. It's relatively easy to find a product that matches your budget, and you can ...

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Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Birthday, Cake, Chocolate, Edible gifts, Gifts, Top Tips

February birth flower: Violets & Primroses

February 25, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Looking to find out about the February birth flower and it's meaning? This post takes a look at the birth flowers for February, and also includes links to the birth flowers for every other month of the year. What's my birth flower? Just like birthstones, there are birth month flowers for each month of the year. Birth flowers are usually in season during their specific month, so they're likely to be readily available in mixed bouquets and ...

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Filed Under: Birth Month Flowers Tagged With: birth flower, February, Floral gifts, Flowers, Gifts, Pansies, Plants, Primroses, Violas, Winter

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