BOOKS
"Tiny, perfect things" by M.H. Clark and Madeline Kloepper
"Tiny, perfect things" is one of those picture books that help you find joy simply by observing what goes on in your own neighbourhood. And that's quite delightful! A recommendation from a while back, it made its way to our collection this summer. I am so glad it did! In this beautiful story by M.H. ...
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TRAVEL
State Park Adventures + Tips for Camping with Little Ones
COVID or not, one thing that luckily hasn't changed in the past few months is our love of exploring a new trail in the mountains or an untouched beach here in North Carolina. Both options are just a few hours east and west of us. Through the State Parks here, we've learned about the Neuse ...
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OUTDOORS
Little Green Fingers for the Summer Garden
Summer here in London is still young enough that we can get a good crop of veggies and herbs going in even the smallest of city gardens or balconies, and with that comes many opportunities of learning for my two little gardeners. Even though I am a trained Montessori teacher, it has been a learning ...
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INTERVIEWS
5 Questions with Bayarma from Vivobarefoot
Sometimes being a parent can take your career on an unexpected, but wholly right, path. Bayarma, a mother of two, works with her husband at their company, Vivobarefoot. Interestingly, they make shoes based on the principle that wearing no shoes is best! Their product has a distinct philosophy associated behind it. Bayarma tells us about ...
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CRAFTS AND DIY
Family walks and how to display collected treasures
What do you normally do with those little treasures that children find on family walks? The inside of many jacket pockets and the back of many drawers are often their final resting place. Such a sad end, considering how much excitement, enthusiasm and pride accompanied their discovery. So instead of losing these beloved little ...
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CRAFTS AND DIY
Make your own pinecone bird feeders
When I was a little girl I enjoyed making peanut butter pinecone bird feeders during the cold and short winter days. It is a quick and simple project and also provides a nourishing treat for wild birds. And although we've always lived in cities, it is a great way to engage with nature — whether you ...
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SEE
Queen Mary's Rose Gardens - Regents Park
Throughout the month of June one of our best-loved open spaces in London, Regent’s Park, plays host to a breathtaking display of scents and colours. With over 12,000 plants, Queen Mary’s Garden in the Inner Circle contains the largest collection of roses within the capital. If you are lucky enough to be in the area at ...
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BABY
Cool new products from Muddy Puddles
A few years ago a Swedish friend told me: there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. That year I ran out and invested in a big, warm, waterproof parka, and I swear it changed my entire outlook on winter. Having proper outdoor clothing is really essential to making the most of the ...
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AUTUMN CRAFTS
A fun way to use all those conkers your kids have collected
My friend, AC, is one of those wild outdoorsy types (in the coolest of ways, of course) who embraces the outdoors, no matter the weather, and comes up with the most creative and fun ways to entertain her kids. She's such a fun mama, and I'm really hoping she'll rub off on me a bit in the ...
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FOOD
Pick your own
May is here -- we can officially start the count-down to Summer (which I have been doing since 1st Jan but now the goal is in sight!). With May comes the start of some of my favourite Summer activities (eating outside, picnics, French cricket, boules, paddling in pools to name but a few). The best ...
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LONDON
Battersea Park
Weekends are always for adventures and when we stumbled from our cosy little burrow last summer into Battersea Park we hit upon treasure. The Park is situated just south of the river between the Albert and the Chelsea Bridge. We drove and parked up at one of the many car-parks around the park. We got ...
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LONDON
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is the largest royal park in London, covering 2,500 acres of land and has been a Royal Park since Edward I (1272 - 1307). There are around 650 deer that roam free and stand elegantly among the ferns, blending in to the landscape, which is why it is sometimes known as 'The Deer ...
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