Girl in coloured clothing lying in long grass reading a blue book called You can have an outdoor adventure

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 — 0 Comments

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Family Time, Gardening, Nature Connection

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

May 23, 2020 — 14 Comments

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Indoor Fun, Outdoor Learning, Parenting & Wellbeing, Things to Make, Wildlife & Nature Connection

22 Cool Isolation Activities for Cooped-Up Kids (and adults!)

April 19, 2020 — 8 Comments

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Health & Wellbeing, Learning & Jobs, Nature Connection, Parenting & Wellbeing, Plants & Trees

Microgreens – How to Grow Astronaut Food at Home

March 26, 2020 — 11 Comments

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Family Time, Outdoor Learning, Reviews

Brilliant Children’s Adventure Books for World Book Day

March 2, 2020 — 22 Comments

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

Sensory Snowdrops at Howick Hall Gardens

February 13, 2020 — 16 Comments

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

How to Make a Driftwood Star

December 21, 2019 — 7 Comments

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Kit for Kids, Reviews

Get Feel-good Feet with Bamboo Socks, a review

October 4, 2019 — 0 Comments

Gardening, Nature Connection, Outdoor Learning

How to Start a Gardening Club for Kids

June 6, 2019 — 16 Comments

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Beach and Ocean, Family Time

Coasteering For Kids & Knowing When To Quit

May 6, 2019 — 25 Comments

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#CountryKids Linky, Outdoor Adventure

Country Kids Linky 04th May 2019

May 4, 2019 — 0 Comments

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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

#CountryKids Linky, Outdoor Adventure

Country Kids Linky 16th April 2019

April 12, 2019 — 0 Comments

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Reviews

2019 Children’s Month by Month Nature Almanac review

February 20, 2019 — 8 Comments

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Uncategorized

Family Outdoor Ice-Skating & Culture for Cubs in the North East

February 18, 2019 — 20 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

Country Kids Linky 16th February 2019

February 15, 2019 — 0 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

Country Kids Linky 09th February 2019

February 8, 2019 — 0 Comments

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Caroline's Rainbow, Family Time, Outdoor Adventure

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

February 4, 2019 — 13 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

Country Kids Linky 02nd February 2019

February 1, 2019 — 0 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

Country Kids Linky 26th January 2019

January 25, 2019 — 0 Comments

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Walking & Hiking

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

January 25, 2019 — 20 Comments

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Family Time, Walking & Hiking

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

January 22, 2019 — 23 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

Country Kids Linky 19th January 2019

January 18, 2019 — 0 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

Country Kids Linky 05th January 2019

January 4, 2019 — 0 Comments

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Reviews

Review: The Big Book of 100 Outdoor Activities

December 27, 2018 — 9 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

Country Kids Linky 05th January 2019

December 22, 2018 — 0 Comments

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Nature Connection, Reviews

Review: I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree Children’s Poetry Collection

December 5, 2018 — 8 Comments

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Cooking & Recipes, Family Time, Reviews

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

December 4, 2018 — 5 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 01st December 2018

November 30, 2018 — 0 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 17th November 2018

November 16, 2018 — 0 Comments

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Beach and Ocean, Nature Connection, Rivers & Lakes

Family Wild Swimming in Madeira

November 14, 2018 — 46 Comments

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Outdoor Adventure, Reviews

Review & Special Offer: Kids Mission Adventure Pack Direct Delivery

November 11, 2018 — 17 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 10th November 2018

November 9, 2018 — 0 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 03rd November 2018

November 2, 2018 — 2 Comments

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Family Time, Things to Make

Kids Craft – How to Make a Painted Matchbox Memory Box

October 31, 2018 — 13 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 27th October 2018

October 27, 2018 — 0 Comments

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Family Time, Outdoor Adventure

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

October 26, 2018 — 33 Comments

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Bushcraft, Reviews

Review: Forest School Adventure Book – Outdoor Skills & Play for Children

October 26, 2018 — 23 Comments

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Family Time, Outdoor Adventure, Plants & Trees

Northumbrian Autumn Farm & Forest Fun

October 22, 2018 — 18 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 20th October 2018

October 20, 2018 — 0 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

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Family Time, Kit for Kids, Reviews

Review: BOGS Waterproof Boots for Kids & Adults

October 14, 2018 — 4 Comments

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

Family Mindfulness Exercise To Connect With Nature This Autumn

October 13, 2018 — 22 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 13th October 2018

October 12, 2018 — 0 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 05th October 2018

October 5, 2018 — 2 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 29th September 2018

September 28, 2018 — 0 Comments

Beach and Ocean, Kit for Kids, Reviews

Review: Iglu Kids Steamer Wetsuit

September 27, 2018 — 25 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 22nd September 2018

September 21, 2018 — 0 Comments

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Bushcraft, Cooking & Recipes, Things to Make

How To Make Singing Hinnies, a Recipe for Kids

September 21, 2018 — 18 Comments

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Family Time, Places to Visit

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

September 16, 2018 — 13 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 15th September 2018

September 14, 2018 — 0 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 08th September 2018

September 7, 2018 — 1 Comment

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Kit for Kids, Outdoor Adventure, Reviews

Review: Back To School with a Reima Roxana Kids Jacket

September 2, 2018 — 5 Comments

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

Visiting Tanglewood Wild Garden in Cornwall

September 1, 2018 — 13 Comments

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Beach and Ocean, Family Time

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

September 1, 2018 — 44 Comments

#CountryKids Linky

#CountryKids Linky 01st September 2018

August 31, 2018 — 1 Comment

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Family Time, Outdoor Adventure, Reviews

Review: The Great British Adventure Map

August 31, 2018 — 26 Comments

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Family Time, Reviews

Review: The Forgotten Forest Personalised Children’s Picture Book

August 28, 2018 — 0 Comments

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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

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Kit for Kids, Reviews

Review: Reima Tiptoe Kids Top

July 18, 2018 — 9 Comments

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Beach and Ocean, Family Time

Scuba Diving for Kids From Age 8!

July 10, 2018 — 2 Comments

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

Goggling – The New Snorkeling for Kids

July 7, 2018 — 35 Comments

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Beach and Ocean, Health & Wellbeing, Outdoor Learning

Family Rip Tide Survival Guide

July 4, 2018 — 7 Comments

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Indoor Fun, Insects & Butterflies, Nature Connection, Outdoor Learning

Butterfly Growing at Home – Indoor Nature Fun for Kids

June 18, 2018 — 31 Comments

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Health & Wellbeing, Kit for Kids, Reviews

Review: ReimaGO Kids Activity Sensor

June 11, 2018 — 24 Comments

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Family Time, Green Living, Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Learning

Open Farm Sunday – Free Farm Visits

May 11, 2018 — 17 Comments

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Camping, Kit for Kids, Reviews, Walking & Hiking

Review: Lifestraw Play Kids Filtering Water Bottle

May 4, 2018 — 15 Comments

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Beach and Ocean, Caroline's Rainbow, Family Time

Postcard from Perranporth – Cancer, Cornwall & Dennis

April 30, 2018 — 16 Comments

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Family Time, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

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

April 13, 2018 — 52 Comments

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Family Time, Outdoor Adventure, Reviews, Walking & Hiking

Review: Pacmat Waterproof Picnic Rug

April 4, 2018 — 35 Comments

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Beach and Ocean, Family Time, Nature Connection

Easter Egg Hunts – Sharks, Chocolate & Sunshine

April 3, 2018 — 6 Comments

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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

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

Outdoor Family Nature Spotting Ideas

March 20, 2018 — 22 Comments

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Eco, Family Time, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure

Things to Do in the Winter Snow

March 1, 2018 — 26 Comments

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

Tree Planting and Citizen Science Nature Surveys

February 24, 2018 — 16 Comments

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Family Time, Walking & Hiking

10 Ways to Make Walking with Kids Wonderful

January 24, 2018 — 29 Comments

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Eco, Family Time, Nature Connection, Plastic-free

Duck Feeding Guide – How to Feed Wild Ducks & Geese Responsibly

January 18, 2018 — 24 Comments

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Family Time, Nature Connection, Walking & Hiking

Tired of The Wind? Adventure on Old Bewick Moor

January 11, 2018 — 18 Comments

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

How to Make a Hanging Coconut Bird Feeder

January 8, 2018 — 22 Comments

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Beach and Ocean, Family Time

School Holiday Shipwreck Seeking

October 7, 2017 — 18 Comments

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Family Time, Indoor Fun, Things to Make

Hallowe’en Pumpkin Guts Slimy Trick or Treat Tutorial

October 4, 2017 — 17 Comments

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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

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Family Time, Indoor Fun, Things to Make

How To Make A Calendar Tree To Help Children Cope With Time Apart

July 19, 2017 — 9 Comments

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Family Time, Get Kids Writing, Rivers & Lakes

Breamish Valley and Canoeing by Caroline

June 9, 2017 — 22 Comments

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Cooking & Recipes, Green Living, Things to Make

How To Make A Firepit From A Recycled Washing Machine Drum

February 23, 2017 — 10 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 — 30 Comments

Eco, Reviews

Review: Eco Kids Planet Magazine

February 20, 2017 — 4 Comments

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Learning & Jobs, Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Learning

Jupiter Unveiled – Watch the Skies and From Them Learn

February 7, 2017 — 12 Comments

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Parenting & Wellbeing

The Most Common Job for Men, a Child’s Perspective

February 6, 2017 — 1 Comment

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 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-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 — 15 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 woman-and-girl-on-water-slide-in-garden

Family Time, Gardening, Nature Connection, Outdoor Adventure, Parenting & Wellbeing

How to Connect with Nature in the Garden – 25 Ways To Go Wild in the Garden

October 29, 2016 — 32 Comments

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Family Time, Indoor Fun, Nature Connection, Things to Make

How to Help Kids Connect with Nature at Home – 17 Ways to Go Wild Inside

October 25, 2016 — 71 Comments

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Home School, Outdoor Learning, Plants & Trees

Kids in Space – A Home School Space Odyssey

October 17, 2016 — 6 Comments

Image of row-of-carved-pumpkins-lit-up-in-dark-with-banner

Family Time, Outdoor Adventure, Plants & Trees

Halloween Pumpkin Picking with Kids

October 10, 2016 — 9 Comments

Image of three-girls-in-climbing-harnesses-in-tree

Climbing, Family Time

Family Tree Climbing with Ropes

October 5, 2016 — 23 Comments