Category: Outdoor Adventure

121 Posts

Giveaway prize selection of books, map, water bottle and crocheted bottle holder on log

Family Time, Outdoor Adventure

The Great ‘Lockdown-Liberty’ Giveaway

July 8, 2020 — 6 Comments

Black cauldron cooking on campfire in a dark cave with full moon in distance, ready for a campfire story

Bushcraft, Camping, Family Time, Get Kids Writing

A Creepy Legend for Children’s Campfire Storytelling by Caroline

June 20, 2020 — 1 Comment

The Doorstep Mile book sitting on purple and pink wellington boots with daisy on cover

Health & Wellbeing, Outdoor Adventure, Reviews

Review: The Doorstep Mile

June 18, 2020 — 3 Comments

Image of 4 girls standing in rhubarb patch holding large rhubarb leaves as umbrellas with leafy green hedge behind

Family Time, Gardening, Nature Connection

9 Unusual Kids Gardening Ideas – Fun Lockdown Garden Activities for all the Family

May 23, 2020 — 16 Comments

brown-dog-sitting-in-bluebell-woods-broadway-cotswolds

Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure, Plants & Trees, Poetry

Here Amongst the Bluebells – a Poem for Mayday in Lockdown

May 1, 2020 — 9 Comments

Class of beach school children standing on sand dunes looking out to sea

Beach and Ocean, Nature Connection

Beach School Rocks – Outdoor Learning at the School by the Beach

March 10, 2020 — 13 Comments

Image of carpet of snowdrops in woodland snowdrop trail

Family Time, Gardening, Places to Visit, Plants & Trees, Walking & Hiking

Sensory Snowdrops at Howick Hall Gardens

February 13, 2020 — 17 Comments

Image of homemade star decoration made with 5 driftwood sticks and string

Beach and Ocean, Eco, Family Time, Nature Connection, Things to Make

How to Make a Driftwood Star

December 21, 2019 — 7 Comments

Image of abandoned grey seal pup with white fur lying on sand

Beach and Ocean, Marine Life

Seal Pup Rescue – What to do if you Find an Abandoned Seal at the Beach

November 26, 2019 — 1 Comment

Image of multicoloured pairs of unopened bamboo socks and tights from SockShop

Kit for Kids, Reviews

Get Feel-good Feet with Bamboo Socks, a review

October 4, 2019 — 0 Comments

Image of 4 girls standing in rhubarb patch holding large rhubarb leaves as umbrellas with leafy green hedge behind

Gardening, Nature Connection, Outdoor Learning

How to Start a Gardening Club for Kids

June 6, 2019 — 17 Comments

Image in black and white of dry stone wall in foreground with long stretch of Hadrian's Wall in distance along ridge of land

Places to Visit, Poetry

Roman Wall Blues

May 27, 2019 — 14 Comments

Image of 4 girls in blue race T-shirts holding hands with back to camera running through woods with other runners in front

Caroline's Rainbow, Health & Wellbeing, Outdoor Adventure

Caroline’s Mini Marathon Cancer Milestone

May 21, 2019 — 1 Comment

Group of children and adults in silhouette on rocks and in sea at shoreline jumping in

Beach and Ocean, Family Time

Coasteering For Kids & Knowing When To Quit

May 6, 2019 — 26 Comments

Image of group of children in wetsuits throwing weed and splashing in water at edge of river with bank behind

#CountryKids Linky, Outdoor Adventure

Country Kids Linky 04th May 2019

May 4, 2019 — 0 Comments

Image of girl in green coat carrying wooden cross over shoulder with barefeet in mud and group of people to right

Beach and Ocean, Family Time, Outdoor Adventure, Walking & Hiking

A Muddy Barefoot Pilgrimage across the Ancient Causeway to Holy Island

May 1, 2019 — 37 Comments

Image of book titled Herb Fairies Stellaria's Big Find with free download button and picture of blonde haired fairy in green dress

Gardening, Outdoor Learning, Reviews

Teach Children about Healing Plants with Herb Fairies Free Book Offer

April 27, 2019 — 12 Comments

Image of large garden with lawn, bushes, trellis, patio and pots with trees and sky behind

Gardening, Outdoor Learning

Kids Gardening Activities for Outdoor Summer Fun

April 23, 2019 — 13 Comments

Image of group of children in wetsuits throwing weed and splashing in water at edge of river with bank behind

#CountryKids Linky, Outdoor Adventure

Country Kids Linky 16th April 2019

April 12, 2019 — 0 Comments

Image of 8 coloured childrens i-spy books in a fan with top book showing large photo of red and black ladybird

Outdoor Adventure

Giveaway: i-Spy Spotter Books Collection

April 3, 2019 — 14 Comments

Image close up of five pairs of felted feet with brightly coloured felt slippers on

Family Time, Things to Make, Walking & Hiking

How to Make Felted Feet Slippers While Walking with Kids

March 24, 2019 — 21 Comments

Image of woman with girl sitting on lap on settee in front of orange Children's Cancer Run banner

Caroline's Rainbow, Family Time, Outdoor Adventure

Surviving Cancer & Running for North of England Children’s Cancer Research

February 4, 2019 — 13 Comments

Image of woman and girl in outdoor clothes on top of grassy hill with sunset sky behind

Walking & Hiking

New Year Revolt in the Hills – a Family Walk to an Iron Age Hillfort

January 25, 2019 — 20 Comments

Image of woman and child in outdoor gear sitting with black dog on crags on Simonside hilltop with distant views

Family Time, Walking & Hiking

Ending The Year on a High – a Family Walk in the Simonside Hills

January 22, 2019 — 23 Comments

Image of red hardback book cover titled Enid Blyton Jolly Good Food

Cooking & Recipes, Family Time, Reviews

Review: Jolly Good Food, Enid Blyton Inspired Kids Recipe Book

December 4, 2018 — 5 Comments

Image of 3 girls taking selfie with trees in background

Family Time, Outdoor Adventure, Places to Visit

Half Term Aunty Adventures In The North East

November 30, 2018 — 10 Comments

Image of two people swimming in large pool at bottom of waterfall surrounded by rocky cliffs

Beach and Ocean, Nature Connection, Rivers & Lakes

Family Wild Swimming in Madeira

November 14, 2018 — 46 Comments

Image of open cardboard box with the words Mission Adventure written on vaarious blue, yellow and white paperwork, stickers and a silver metal compass

Outdoor Adventure, Reviews

Review & Special Offer: Kids Mission Adventure Pack Direct Delivery

November 11, 2018 — 17 Comments

Image close up of child's hands wearing pair of grey counting gloves with yellow numbers on each fingertip with grassy ground behind

Kit for Kids, Reviews

Review: COGS – Learn Maths & Times Tables with Counting On Gloves

November 3, 2018 — 14 Comments

Image of Day of the Dead altar with coloured sugar skulls, candles, photos, brightly coloured blankets and orange marigold flowers

Family Time, Outdoor Adventure

Family Fun Remembering Loved Ones at Day of the Dead Celebrations in the UK

October 26, 2018 — 33 Comments

Image of laughing girl in red and green top struggling to hold giant orange warty pumpkin

Family Time, Outdoor Adventure, Plants & Trees

Northumbrian Autumn Farm & Forest Fun

October 22, 2018 — 18 Comments

Image of girl in blue and pink wetsuit with other kids in black wetsuits dragging green surfboards from sea with castle and dunes in background

Beach and Ocean, Caroline's Rainbow, Family Time

Surfing With Sally: An Outdoor Birthday Party to Remember

October 16, 2018 — 28 Comments

Image of legs and feet of adult wearing pink and black floral boots and child wearing pink boots standing on rocks

Family Time, Kit for Kids, Reviews

Review: BOGS Waterproof Boots for Kids & Adults

October 14, 2018 — 5 Comments

Image of family of 9 standing in a row on grass with backs to camera looking towards low sunset in sky

Family Time, Health & Wellbeing, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

Family Mindfulness Exercise To Connect With Nature This Autumn

October 13, 2018 — 22 Comments

Image of girl in blue and pink wetsuit with other kids in black wetsuits dragging green surfboards from sea with castle and dunes in background

Beach and Ocean, Kit for Kids, Reviews

Review: Iglu Kids Steamer Wetsuit

September 27, 2018 — 25 Comments

Image of castle ruin in background with sparkling beach and ocean in front with white horse waves

Beach and Ocean, Nature Connection, Oxygen Time, Walking & Hiking

The Spiritual Power of Solitude & Nature Connection

September 24, 2018 — 38 Comments

Image close of four small Singing Hinny cakes in black frying pan next to saucepan

Bushcraft, Cooking & Recipes, Things to Make

How To Make Singing Hinnies, a Recipe for Kids

September 21, 2018 — 18 Comments

Image of smiling man, woman and two girls with thumbs up sitting at table on train with fields in window behind

Family Time, Places to Visit

Harry Potter Theatre Weekend with Kids, 3-day Travel Itinerary

September 16, 2018 — 13 Comments

Image of man, girl and woman grinning on seats in a train, wearing gold ribbons for childhoood cancer awareness month

Caroline's Rainbow, Health & Wellbeing, Places to Visit

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – A Cancer Wish Come True

September 16, 2018 — 47 Comments

Image of child's hand holding out several tiny multicoloured plastic beads with 1 penny piece for size comparison

Beach and Ocean, Family Time, Nature Connection, Plastic-free

Cubs, Nurdles, Hares and Lemons

September 14, 2018 — 27 Comments

Image of back of red, black, blue and white winter kids ski jacket with hood

Kit for Kids, Outdoor Adventure, Reviews

Review: Back To School with a Reima Roxana Kids Jacket

September 2, 2018 — 5 Comments

Image of whale shaped topiary in front of lake with vegetation all around

Art and Nature, Family Time, Gardening, Wildlife & Nature Connection

Visiting Tanglewood Wild Garden in Cornwall

September 1, 2018 — 15 Comments

Image of family standing on large rusting metal object in sea with rocks and seaweed around

Beach and Ocean, Family Time

Walk To A Wreck – The Sinking of the Steam Trawler Tadorne

September 1, 2018 — 44 Comments

Image of blue coloured map on wooden garden chair with brass compass, binoculars and union flag mug

Family Time, Outdoor Adventure, Reviews

Review: The Great British Adventure Map

August 31, 2018 — 26 Comments

Image of girl in pink top holding white dove looking down at camera from a height with roofs and sky in background

Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

Happy Monday! Our Feather Footed Dove Goes Home

August 30, 2018 — 22 Comments

Image of castle walls and towers on craggy rocks with grass and metal railings in front

Beach and Ocean, Family Time, Walking & Hiking

A Guide to Fun Family Walks on the Northumberland Coast AONB – Bamburgh to Boulmer

August 26, 2018 — 16 Comments

Image of white dove sitting on wooden garden fence looking towards camera with sky in background

Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

The Dove That Came To Tea (And Stayed!)

August 7, 2018 — 7 Comments

Image Of Girl In Pink Tipi Pattern Top Cuddling Black Dog

Kit for Kids, Reviews

Review: Reima Tiptoe Kids Top

July 18, 2018 — 9 Comments

Image of two children in diving gear under water with bubbles blowing from masks

Beach and Ocean, Family Time

Scuba Diving for Kids From Age 8!

July 10, 2018 — 2 Comments

Image of two-children-in-wetsuits-and-goggles-leaning-into-water-from-inflatable

Beach and Ocean, Family Time, Kit for Kids, Marine Life

Goggling – The New Snorkeling for Kids

July 7, 2018 — 35 Comments

Image showing info graphic of coastal riptides and how to escape them

Beach and Ocean, Health & Wellbeing, Outdoor Learning

Family Rip Tide Survival Guide

July 4, 2018 — 7 Comments

Image of two girls-in-wetsuits-leaping-from-rocks-into-foaming-sea

Beach and Ocean, Health & Wellbeing

Things To Do at The Beach – Your Ultimate Beach Safety Guide

July 4, 2018 — 33 Comments

Image of child's wrist with black watch-like strap bearing words ReimaGO, with pink sleeve rolled up and grass in background

Health & Wellbeing, Kit for Kids, Reviews

Review: ReimaGO Kids Activity Sensor

June 11, 2018 — 24 Comments

Image of 4 children raising a large log over a ditch among greenery in a wood

Health & Wellbeing, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

In Need of Outdoor Inspiration

June 5, 2018 — 25 Comments

Image of two dark brown cart horses in full tack with brasses pulling plough with man in cap behind in wheat field

Family Time, Green Living, Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Learning

Open Farm Sunday – Free Farm Visits

May 11, 2018 — 17 Comments

Image of girl in green and pink hoody holding brown teddy bear sat on rocks in middle of stream with green plastic drinking bottle on rock next to her

Camping, Kit for Kids, Reviews, Walking & Hiking

Review: Lifestraw Play Kids Filtering Water Bottle

May 4, 2018 — 16 Comments

Image of 4 women in cowboy hats with tennis racqets and girl in sundress on tennis courts

Beach and Ocean, Caroline's Rainbow, Family Time

Postcard from Perranporth – Cancer, Cornwall & Dennis

April 30, 2018 — 16 Comments

Image of sky blue blanket with turned up grey corner underneath multicoloured fabric pouches and bags

Family Time, Green Living, Outdoor Adventure

GIVEAWAY: Picnic Pack from Eco Snack Wraps & Rubbastuff

April 19, 2018 — 25 Comments

Image of children-in-inflatable-canoe-on-river

Family Time, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

Go Wild Outside – 30 Super-Cool Ideas for Outdoor Family Fun

April 13, 2018 — 52 Comments

Girl in striped top sitting on sky blue picnic rug with black dog against cairn of stones at top of hill with blue sky and clouds behind

Reviews, Walking & Hiking

Review: Pacmat Waterproof Picnic Rug

April 4, 2018 — 35 Comments

Image of shark egg case, whelk egg case, stones, sea plants, paper-looking eggs and dark leather looking pouches displayed on a sandstone rock

Beach and Ocean, Family Time, Nature Connection

Easter Egg Hunts – Sharks, Chocolate & Sunshine

April 3, 2018 — 6 Comments

Image of adults and children around a camp fire in the woods with tarp in background

Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Learning, Parenting & Wellbeing

Forest School for Wild Kids

March 29, 2018 — 28 Comments

Image of woman in purple coat and waterproof trousers with girl in pink and orange waterproofs playing air guitar in waves at the sea's edge

Kit for Kids, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure, Parenting & Wellbeing

5 Everyday Items To Make You (Probably) The Best Wild Parent in the World!

March 24, 2018 — 55 Comments

Image of toddler in purple dress pointing to picture of rhino in guide book with real life rhino in background at wildlife park

Family Time, Learning & Jobs, Outdoor Adventure, Wildlife & Nature Connection

Outdoor Family Nature Spotting Ideas

March 20, 2018 — 22 Comments

Image of three people in red ski jackets digging hole in snow with 2 ice axes and a saw handle half buried in snow

Hills and Mountains, Mums of the Wild, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

Snow Holing in the Cairngorms

March 14, 2018 — 21 Comments

Image of black and white dog sitting next to snow covered fence under snow drift looking up at the top of it over his head

Eco, Family Time, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

Things to Do in the Winter Snow

March 1, 2018 — 26 Comments

Image of Dunstanburgh Castle from the air with frosty grass in foreground and sea behind

Family Time, Walking & Hiking

Dunstanburgh Castle – A UK Top 10 Walk

February 28, 2018 — 7 Comments

Image of girl in red coat and tartan trousers digging soil around a beech tree sapling being held by girl with blue coat and wellies in woodland

Learning & Jobs, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure, Plants & Trees

Tree Planting and Citizen Science Nature Surveys

February 24, 2018 — 16 Comments

Image 2 of woman and girls with dog on steep hill with cancer charity sign in foerground and cake stall behind

Caroline's Rainbow, Hills and Mountains

Brilliant Brownies Marathon Moneymaking

February 10, 2018 — 9 Comments

Image of family group in snow next to snowman wearing glasses with snowy landscape behind

Bushcraft, Family Time, Walking & Hiking

Winter Snow Fires and Night Sledging

February 4, 2018 — 41 Comments

Image of group of adults and children leaning on wooden fence in field with bare tree behind and grey sky

Family Time, Walking & Hiking

10 Ways to Make Walking with Kids Wonderful

January 24, 2018 — 30 Comments

Image of ruined building in clump of bare trees on moorland with blue sky

Family Time, Nature Connection, Walking & Hiking

Tired of The Wind? Adventure on Old Bewick Moor

January 11, 2018 — 18 Comments

image of girl in multi-coloured top-hanging-half coconut-fat-feeder-in-a tree

Eco, Gardening, Green Living, Nature Connection, Things to Make

How to Make a Hanging Coconut Bird Feeder

January 8, 2018 — 28 Comments

Image of horned white skull of wild Chillingham bull on mossy dry stone wall with woods in background

Family Time, Places to Visit, Wildlife & Nature Connection

The Wild Beasts of Chillingham

November 16, 2017 — 31 Comments

Image of rear view of Chillingham Castle with flower borders and knot garden in foreground

Family Time, Places to Visit, Wildlife & Nature Connection

Chillingham Castle and Wild Cattle

November 16, 2017 — 24 Comments

Image of seabird flying in stormy sky over waves with distant castle in background

Beach and Ocean, Family Time

School Holiday Shipwreck Seeking

October 7, 2017 — 18 Comments

Image of newly emerged Southern Hawker Dragonfly hanging to dry from larval case on pond plant

Caroline's Rainbow, Gardening, Insects & Butterflies, Parenting & Wellbeing

Dragonflies – How To Help Children Understand Death And Loss

August 31, 2017 — 2 Comments

Gardening, Get Kids Writing, Nature Connection

Growing Up and Gardening Wild by George

July 28, 2017 — 7 Comments

Girl paddling two boys in inflatable canoe

Family Time, Get Kids Writing, Rivers & Lakes

Breamish Valley and Canoeing by Caroline

June 9, 2017 — 22 Comments

Image of girl walking on path through bluebell wood

Beach and Ocean, Caroline's Rainbow, Family Time, Walking & Hiking, Wildlife & Nature Connection

Bluebells, Bodyboarding, Cancer and Chocolate Cake

May 7, 2017 — 16 Comments

Image of campfire-cookbook-cover close up with tent and mountains in photo

Camping, Reviews

Review: The Campfire Cookbook

February 23, 2017 — 3 Comments

Image of night-time-shot-of-fire-in-old-washing-machine-drum

Cooking & Recipes, Green Living, Things to Make

How To Make A Firepit From A Recycled Washing Machine Drum

February 23, 2017 — 20 Comments

Image of girl-looking-at-pot-cooking-on-camp-fire-in-garden

Bushcraft, Camping, Family Time

Campfire Cooking In The Garden – An Urban Cookfire Revolution

February 23, 2017 — 31 Comments

Image of bottle-of-ginger-wine-next-to-red-bowl-of-custard-raspberries-and-ginger-biscuits

Camping, Cooking & Recipes

Ginger & Raspberry Campfire Custard

February 23, 2017 — 5 Comments

Image of tipi-of-sticks-campfire-in-circle-of-rocks

Bushcraft, Camping

How To Light the Perfect Campfire (Almost) Every Time

February 23, 2017 — 15 Comments

Image of girl--in-garden-cleaning-nestboxes

Birds, Eco, Family Time, Outdoor Adventure

Love Nests for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2017 — 13 Comments

Image of girl-in-blue-coat-in-front-of-quarry-lake-on-sunny-day-with-snow-in-foreground

Family Time, Rivers & Lakes, Walking & Hiking

Four on a Quarry Adventure, a Secret Lake in Rural Northumberland

February 11, 2017 — 45 Comments

Image of planet-jupiter-photo-by-juno-space-probe-showing-blue-atmosphere-at-the-pole-and-red-storm

Learning & Jobs, Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Learning

Jupiter Unveiled – Watch the Skies and From Them Learn

February 7, 2017 — 12 Comments

Image of box-of-tenacious-tape-on-blue-coat-sleeve-with-slashes-in-it

Green Living, Kit for Kids, Reviews

Review: Tenacious Tape – How to Repair (Almost Any) Outdoor Kit Effectively

February 4, 2017 — 12 Comments

Image of man-and-girl-climbing-on-rocks-near-top-of-waterfall

Family Time, Rivers & Lakes, Walking & Hiking

Wild Addiction – A Waterfall Walk in the Footsteps of Death

January 28, 2017 — 17 Comments

Image of girl-and-woman-selfie-with-soup-bowl

Animals & Reptiles, Gardening, Home School

Winter Sun in the Cold, Hard North

January 23, 2017 — 23 Comments

Image of red-squirrel-on-feeder-close-up

Animals & Reptiles, Places to Visit

Red Squirrels – Falling in Love with One of our Rarest Species

January 20, 2017 — 13 Comments

Image of woman-and-girls-filling-bird-feeders-in-garden

Birds, Eco, Gardening

How to Feed Garden Birds All Year Round – Seasonal Bird Feeding Guide

January 17, 2017 — 30 Comments

Image of girl-lighting-evergreen-branches-in-firepit

Family Time, Green Living, Outdoor Adventure

Create a Twelfth Night Family Tradition – 13 Ways To Recycle a Real Christmas Tree

January 6, 2017 — 24 Comments

Image of bronze age duddo-stone-circle-of-5-stones-standing-on-a-hill-with-mountains-in-background

Family Time, Walking & Hiking

5 Reasons to Tell the Family to Take a Hike on New Year’s Day!

January 1, 2017 — 10 Comments

Image of girl-in-red-reindeer-jumper-next-to-driftwood-christmas-tree-in-a-garden

Beach and Ocean, Eco, Family Time, Indoor Fun, Nature Connection, Things to Make

How to Make a Driftwood Christmas Tree

December 20, 2016 — 16 Comments

Image of woman-in-purple-coat-and-child-in-blue-coat-being-splashed-by-waves-near-railings-at-the-sea

Beach and Ocean, Family Time

Beachcombing Family Fun & Wild Winter Waves

December 20, 2016 — 5 Comments

Image of wooden decorations-on-a-fireplace shelf

Family Time, Green Living, Indoor Fun, Outdoor Adventure

Family Advent Rituals & Festive Traditions for The Christmas Season

December 1, 2016 — 16 Comments

Image of girl-with-completed-evergreen-wreath

Green Living, Indoor Fun, Outdoor Adventure, Things to Make

How to Make an Evergreen Wreath for Christmas & Advent

November 27, 2016 — 15 Comments

Image of wellie-tops-with-chives-and-parsley-growing-inside

Gardening, Green Living, Plants & Trees, Things to Make

How to Make a Plant Container using Recycled Wellies or Walking Boots

November 11, 2016 — 19 Comments