If you have children and the space to do so, then creating a garden for adventure is a really wonderful touch – and something that doesn’t have to be an extensive or expensive as you might imagine. Children have wonderful imaginations so it easy for them to turn any play toys into pirate ships and rockets into space; and how wonderful for them to be able to do this from the safety of their own garden. Read More →
How Outdoor Play Can Help Your Childs Development. As a parent or caregiver there are plenty of things that you need to teach your children, but often their development is most aided by life experiences and trying things for themselves. Of course, sitting down to do reading with parents or getting help with homework is important but childhood is about learning more than just academics and that is where outdoor play can really help. Let’s look at how outdoor play can help your childs development. Read More →
We’re well and truly into March and we’ve just had Shrove Tuesday, which means that Easter is well and truly on its way. We’ve had a few years where we haven’t been able to celebrate Easter as we once would have but for many people, this year is going to be one that they can celebrate, so let’s look at easter activities for the whole family. Read More →
With Valentines Day literally just around the corner, you might well be looking for some last-minute gift ideas to give your loved one. One of the things about this time of year is that anyone can buy some flowers or cough up for some posh chocolates, but if yu want to really impress you can do more – here are some ideas for unusual Valentines Day gifts that might help!
We’re a few weeks into 2022 now, we’ve put January well and truly behind us and now is the time to look at how to fix your finances. The headlines are full of horror stories about expensive gas bills, we know the cost of living is increasing and it’s unlikely that our wages will increase with them, so how can you go about being better with money in 2022?
If you want your child to get ahead at school or are looking for a way to overcome learning loss over the holidays, there are a number of learning opportunities outdoors. We have teamed up with a prep school in Hertfordshire to share 5 outdoor learning activities that you can explore with your child. Read More →
Optimism encourages us to look at the brighter side of things, be hopeful and trust that things will work out. On the flip side, we have pessimists that worry over the future and the things that they have no control over, resulting in lost opportunities. Teaching your child how to strike a balance between both can help them to make calculated decisions and build their independence. We have teamed up with a private school in Surrey to share tips on how to raise an optimistic child below.
Railway sleepers are rectangular wooden slats that are used to support the rails of a railway track. Their sturdiness and strength also makes them great building materials for gardens. A timber merchant in Essex shares how you can use railways sleepers in your garden. Read More →
Helping Your Child Become More Confident – Confident children are more likely to put themselves forward in class and try new things. This puts them at a huge advantage later in life as they have experiences that their peers don’t. This is down to internal self-belief that can be built during childhood.
Whether you’re completely redecorating a room or you just want to give a room in your house a bit of a facelift, there are some things that will most certainly make life a little easier – here are some essentials when decorating a room that you should definitely consider. Read More →