outdoor play

AUTUMN EXPLORING // hi-tec kids’ walking boots
The girls try out their Hi-Tec kids’ walking boots with some exploring in our local woods.
- November 3, 2016
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SCRAPED KNEES & CLIMBING TREES // letting kids be kids
Letting ‘kids be kids’ is often easier said than done…
- October 23, 2016
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CHEER-ME-UP PUDDLES! (country kids linky)
Sometimes all you need to turn that frown upside down is… … a pair of bright pink wellies and some very muddy puddles!
- December 29, 2013
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THE GALLERY (autumn)
• LIKE ME? VOTE FOR ME BY CLICKING THE PINK BUTTON ON THE RIGHT! So I was planning to write a flouncy, poetic post about…
- November 7, 2012
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PICNIC POWER // tikes picnic table review
We tried out the Little Tikes kids’ outdoor picnic table
- October 8, 2012
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THE GREAT TREE FAIRY HUNT (country kids linky)
I work from home and look after the girls full time, and sometimes feel guilty that they’re stuck inside with me while I’ve got my…
- February 25, 2012
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About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.








