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Fun garden games to get kids active

May 29, 2017 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Fun garden games to get kids active

The arrival of warmer weather and longer days means one thing in our house: everyone spends more time in the garden.  This is a really busy time of year gardening-wise, so I’m always pottering about with plants, and the kids just love being able to play outside and blow off steam. I’m a huge fan of outdoor play.   After being cooped-up indoors my kids’ mood visibly lifts when they head outside for some fresh air; it’s no surprise really, given ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Activity, Children, craft, Family, games, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Gardening with children, Grow Your Own, Home, Nature, Nature Craft, Outdoors, Summer, Top Tips, toys, Wildlife

How to get your garden ready for summer

May 4, 2017 by Catherine 5 Comments

How to get your garden ready for summer

Summer is on the way, and with it the chance to spend more time enjoying our outdoor space.  Is your garden ready? During the colder months we naturally spend less time taking care of our gardens, but when the weather warms up again in summer we immediately want to get out there and enjoy them.  The trouble is, there’s often work required to get things looking good before we can sit back and enjoy the view! If your garden is looking a bit ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Containers, Deck, Entertaining, Garden, Garden furniture, gardening, Grass, Home, Lawn, Lighting, Maintenance, Outdoors, Patio, Plants, Shed, Summer, Tools, Top Tips, toys

Win a bundle of Disney Star Darlings dolls

November 15, 2016 by Catherine 161 Comments

Win a bundle of Disney Star Darlings dolls

Welcome to a new giveaway, courtesy of the lovely people at toy retailer Jakks Pacific.  I've got a fantastic bundle of Disney Star Darlings dolls worth £59.97 to give away to one lucky winner.Star Darlings dolls are a new range of fashion dolls from Jakks Pacific, and are based on the characters from the Disney Star Darlings animation.  The Star Darlings are twelve very special girls who live in Starland.  Their mission is to save their home ...

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Win a Num Noms series 2 toy bundle

August 8, 2016 by Catherine 108 Comments

Win a Num Noms series 2 toy bundle

Welcome to a new toy giveaway.  I've got a great prize on offer which will suit kids who love collectible toys, with a Num Noms series 2 bundle comprising a Deluxe Pack and two Mystery Pots up for grabs.Num Noms are scented mini characters inspired by foods and flavours, such as cupcakes and ice cream. They’re cute, quirky and highly collectible - and they smell pretty amazing!  We reviewed them back in April and they were a big hit; my ...

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Win a Num Noms toy bundle

June 24, 2016 by Catherine 74 Comments

Win a Num Noms toy bundle

Welcome to a new toy giveaway.  I've got a great prize on offer which will suit kids who love collectible toys, with a Num Noms bundle comprising a Starter Pack and two Mystery Pots up for grabs.In case Num Noms aren't on your radar yet, they're scented mini characters inspired by foods and flavours, such as cupcakes and ice cream. They’re cute, quirky and highly collectible - and they smell pretty amazing!  We reviewed them back in April ...

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Review & Giveaway: Blokpod lego storage solution

April 14, 2016 by Catherine 114 Comments

Review & Giveaway: Blokpod lego storage solution

Welcome to a new review and giveaway, looking at a great storage solution for lego and toys with small pieces.  We’ve been putting the Blokpod through it’s paces, and I’ve got a great giveaway for you too, with a Blokpod worth £34.99 up for grabs.Lego is probably the most played-with toy in our house.  It’s also the one that causes the most mess and storage issues!Over the years we’ve tried various ways to keep our growing lego collection ...

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Introducing Num Noms & giveaway

April 3, 2016 by Catherine 61 Comments

Introducing Num Noms & giveaway

Get ready for a new collectible toy craze: Num Noms have arrived!We’ve been having lots of fun reviewing these cute little characters, which have launched in the UK this week.  And I’ve got a lovely giveaway for you too; one lucky winner will be among the first to try out this fab new toy, with a Deluxe Pack and two Mystery Packs worth £20.97 up for grabs.Num Noms are scented mini characters inspired by sweet foods and flavours, such ...

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Scrunch bucket: review & outdoor play ideas

June 30, 2015 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Scrunch bucket: review & outdoor play ideas

I’m in a state of shock today; I’ve just realised we are 3 weeks away from the school Summer holidays.  How did that happen?To add to my sense of panic, we’re off on holiday the day after term ends, so I really need to be prepared before that final bell on the last day of school.  There’s blogging work to schedule, days out to arrange and packing to plan, all on top of everyday life.  Deep breaths....We’re holidaying in the UK this ...

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Family garden games ideas & giveaway with Poundstretcher

May 29, 2015 by Catherine 258 Comments

Family garden games ideas & giveaway with Poundstretcher

Welcome to a new giveaway on the blog!  This week I've a fantastic prize courtesy of the lovely people at Poundstretcher.  They are offering one lucky winner a brilliant bundle of garden games - just in time for Summer.With the weather warming up nicely and the evenings getting lighter for longer, my children are spending more and more time playing in the garden.  Apart from the obvious benefits of outdoor play - lots of fresh air, exercise ...

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I’m Catherine, mum, wife, writer and fan of wellies. We love exploring, creating and growing things and my blog shares ideas, inspiration and tips for making the most of busy family life, indoors and out.

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