If you're stuck at home with the kids, you're probably in need of some boredom-busting inspiration. Here's a great list of 60 fun things to do in your garden to keep kids busy and get them outside. Scroll down for online resources and recommended reads too. Things to do in the garden when stuck at home with the kids 1. Grow your own salad from Growing Family 2. Recycled garden markers from Pink Stripey Socks 3. DIY slate bunting ...
50 fun ideas to get kids gardening
If you're keen to keep the kids busy and active, I've got lots of great kids gardening ideas to inspire and occupy them! Children make very natural gardeners in my experience. They love hands-on activities, they’re curious about nature and the world around them, and they generally relish the opportunity to get grubby! Gardening caters for all of this, and right from the toddler stage it’s perfectly possible for kids to get stuck ...
Five easy ways to encourage outdoor play
Collaborative post If you’re a parent or carer, you’ll no doubt be well aware of the constant presence of screens and the internet in your children’s lives. And you probably spend quite a bit of time and energy trying to strike a healthy balance between screen time and other activities. One really great way to achieve that balance is to encourage outdoor play. Getting kids active outside has so many benefits: it encourages ...
Top Outdoor Play Products & Giveaway
Welcome to a new giveaway, courtesy of the lovely people at outdoor toy retailer Big Game Hunters. One lucky winner will bag themselves a gorgeous Aztec Wigwam Play Tent worth £59.99. The school holidays are in full swing, and it's the perfect time to get the kids playing outdoors. As you'll know from this blog, we're big fans of outdoor activities - they're a brilliant way to have some healthy family fun, and offer lots of opportunities for ...