Until this summer I had never heard of Llyn Brenig Reservoir, and i’ve lived in North Wales for 17 years now. We actually drove passed it on the way to Bala Lake this summer and after a quick google I decided I had to check it out with the children. We LOVED it!
5 ideas for outdoor water play
Any outdoor space, whatever the size is a major advantage will children because it means they can play with water in the sunshine. Here are a few ideas.
Willow & Wild: A different kind of subscription box
Our children love to be outside, they love everything about the garden and the great outdoors, they love wildlife and bugs, being crafty, and are generally much happier outside. That’s why we were so keen to find out a bit more about Willow & Wild.
How often do you visit the beach with your children?
How often do you visit the beach with your children? Our children absolutely love the beach and we visit day, night, rain, sun – anything goes. We can do that though as we live close to quite a few beaches. The bulk of the UK live no more than a couple of hours from the […]
Safety points to think about when hiking
We love a good hike. You can’t beat getting everyone out and walking and we are fortunate to have plenty of places to do that very close by. Hiking is great, but it can also be tricky if you don’t follow some safety rules. So if you’re new to this, it’s good to be prepared […]
The positive benefits of the great outdoors on children’s behaviour
Many years ago, several years before I became a parent, I worked with young offenders. Two girls and around ten boys. Their offences ranged from the occasional spot of shoplifting to setting buildings on fire and assault. It was the kind of job that meant I spent 80% of my time banging my head against […]
Exploring Chirk Castle
We love exploring new places and the little boys especially love going on new adventures. When the big kids are busy, I try to find lots of adventures to keep the little ones occupied. They even ask now most days “are we going on an adventure?”. Sometimes the adventures are to new places and sometimes […]