Autumn is one of my favourite times to get outdoors. The air is crisp, the leaves crunch underfoot, and there’s something about wrapping up warm that makes family adventures feel extra special. Arthur has just started Forest School sessions, so we’re fully embracing the season – muddy boots, conker collections, and plenty of time outside. … More Autumn Family Outdoor Activities and Adventures
With less than a month to go until the festive season, here is this year’s Christmas gift guide with some of my top present suggestions for outdoor adventure lovers. Or perhaps some things to put on your own shopping list for the Black Friday / January sales… It’s taken a while for the cold winter … More Outdoor Christmas gift guide 2024
The transition from longer, brighter days to shorter, darker ones can impact our own mental health and well-being, so it’s no surprise that seasonal changes can bring about shifts in mood and energy levels in children too. Last weekend saw the end of Daylight Saving Time, and the clocks going back one hour, meaning that … More Managing the Transition to Autumn with a Toddler
When it comes to outdoor adventures, babywearing is a gamechanger. It allows you to get outside in the fresh air and explore places that are tricky to access with a pram. Especially in those early postpartum days, being able to get in some movement and a change of scenery can really help with recovery. All … More Top Tips for Babywearing Adventures
The festive celebrations were doubly exciting this year as it was Arthur’s First Christmas, but you can’t hold onto these moments and before I seem to have blinked, the holidays have flown by and we’re a whole week into January 2024! We did manage to pack in plenty of Christmassy activities though, as well as … More Spending time Outdoors at Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and the days are getting colder and darker, but while we still have a sprinkling of crunchy leaves on the ground, I wanted to share some of the family autumn adventures we’ve got up to in the last few months. If I was being organised I should have shared these as … More Getting Outdoors on Family Autumn Adventures
Our first summer holiday as a family of four was to Ringwood for some New Forest adventures. We stayed in a lovely 300 year old thatched cottage that mixed original features with modern facilities and spacious bedrooms. It had a proper farmhouse feel to it with wooden beams, a cosy fireplace and a big ceramic … More New Forest Family Adventures
With the arrival of summer, Arthur and I are still heading out on lots of walks as I mentioned in my last post. My trainers might not be seeing much running at the moment, but they’re still getting the miles in pounding the pavements. As well as our walking adventures, I’m keen that Arthur spends … More Summer Outdoor Activities with a Baby
It’s 4 months into 2023 and I’m back, and with a new baby adventurer in tow! Arthur was born in mid-February and since then my world has been turned upside down by this little man. The first few weeks were a blur of nappies, sleepless nights and trying to master the challenge that is breastfeeding, … More Getting Active after having a Baby
My usual Christmas Gift Guide looks a bit different this year, and features some of my favourite pregnancy fitness items that have been helping me to remain active over the last few months. Most would make good gifts even if you’re not pregnant though! Pregnancy Fitness Gift Guide 1. Natal Active Leggings These beautifully soft, … More Pregnancy Fitness Christmas Gift Guide
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