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Fun with Older Children - Activities, Toys and Days Out

Fun with Older Children - Activities, Toys and Days Out

I have to admit, I find my children much more fun now that they are older. The places we can take them are more fun and they finally enjoy a board game!

In this section you’ll find posts about toys, activities and a few reviews of places we’ve visited.

Hands on Activities for Four Year Olds

Written by Josie

young girl with her hands painted multiple colours

Four year olds are great. They still have all the wonder of younger children but are capable enough to take part in much more interesting activities than toddlers. They are also usually full of energy so need something that will keep them engaged rather than require them to just sit passively. If you’re looking for […]

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Good Family Shows on Netflix

Written by Josie

Family watching Netflix TV together on the sofa

When my kids were small and I was spending my time watching the likes of Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol, I dreamed of the day when we’d be able to snuggle up on the sofa and watch family TV shows together. Now that my children are older, we do just that and I absolutely love […]

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Crabbing with Kids – How to Do It and the Best Places to Go Crabbing

Written by Josie

Child’s hand hold a crab

Crabbing with kids is great fun, not just for the kids, but for the adults too, it’s a great way to spend family time together. There is something addictive about catching crabs and while it takes a bit of patience, it’s much easier than catching fish. In this post we’ll look at how to go […]

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Joining Cubs – What to Expect

Written by Josie

Cub Scout camp

Both of my children have been members of Cubs and really enjoyed it. As someone who had no experience of Scouting, I really wasn’t sure what to expect when they were first joining Cubs. Now that they’ve been having fun in with Scouting for a few years, and I myself have become a scouts volunteer, […]

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Camping at Home: How to Have Fun Camping in the Garden

Written by Josie

Our camp at home tent in the back garden

The first time we did camping in the garden was during lockdown, we were expecting to spend part of the Easter holidays in a caravan by the sea. The kids were pretty disappointed to be missing their holiday so we decided to recreate the fun of a holiday at home by putting the tent up […]

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