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Yellow and black rice fill a tray to create a bee sensory bin with small felt bumble bees resting inside brown hexagon shapes that resemble a honeycomb. Text overlay reads "BUMBLE BEE SENSORY BIN" in bold letters across the center of the image.
Bee sensory bin

We love this bumble bee sensory bin activity. It’s a fun and engaging way for [...]

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10
Apr
Four panel collage of popsicle stick crafts including a dog face, cactus plants, a colorful caterpillar with a pear, and smiling corn with green husks. Large text across the center reads “POPSICLE STICK CRAFTS.”
Popsicle Stick Crafts

Popsicle sticks are tiny tools with huge creative potential, and this collection of 10 popsicle [...]

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01
May
Butterfly life cycle sensory bin with green leaves, purple flowers, a monarch butterfly toy, caterpillar, chrysalis, and leaf with caterpillars arranged inside a white bin. Text overlay reads “BUTTERFLY LIFE CYCLE SENSORY BIN”.
Butterfly Life Cycle Sensory Bin

I love teaching children about the natural world around us through play. This post will [...]

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01
May

Family travel

Family days out North West

The North West region of England has loads of great family days out for you [...]

12
Jul
Toddler running up a sand dune
UK family days out and holidays

We love exploring the UK as a family. We are so fortunate to live in [...]

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24
Jul

Outdoor & nature kids activities

Family walks

Woman walking along woodland path
The best family walks North West

We love family walks, so today I’m sharing the best family walks in North West [...]

25
Sep
four different photos of children out walking. Text reads UK family walks for all abilities
The best UK family walks

Going on a walk is a fantastic family activity. Below are all the family walks [...]

18
Dec

Books for kids

4 children's books about climate change and text that reads earth day books for kids
Earth day children’s books

These books below are perfect for reading all year round to teach children about respecting [...]

31
Mar
4 different spring books for kids and overlay text that says Spring books for kids
Children’s books about spring

Here are over 20 children’s book about spring for you to enjoy with your children. [...]

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24
Mar

Family travel

Phuket airport to Karon Beach: taxis, minibuses and how long it really takes

Collaborative post Karon Beach lies on Phuket’s west coast, about 45km (28 miles) south of [...]

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06
Nov
Family of 4 on a beach at sunset with a cruise ship behind
Staying Reachable After You Move — Without Roaming or a Second SIM

Collaborative post Moving abroad, or spending months in another country, quietly breaks something people rarely [...]

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02
Nov
Three children on mobile or laptops
Phone Safety on Holiday: A Guide for Families

collaborative post There is always the same silent bargaining when getting ready for a family [...]

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28
Oct

Family lifestyle

Vase of flowers on a table with orange juie and baked goods
How to Deal With the Weirdness of Being in Between Chapters

Life rarely moves seamlessly from one major milestone to the next. Instead, it is filled [...]

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19
Oct
Getting Back to Normal Life After Losing a Tooth

Collaborative post Losing a single tooth can affect small, everyday moments more than people often [...]

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04
Sep
How to Tell If You Need a Garden Gym Room in Essex

Collaborative post Some purchases announce themselves. The boiler breaks, so you buy a boiler. A [...]

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04
Sep

Home and garden

Signs Your Deck Railings Need Attention Before Winter Puts Them to the Test

Collaborative post As winter approaches and autumn breezes set in, roof, gutter, and heating maintenance [...]

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13
Nov
The Cloud Sofa That Reclines Without the Clunk

Collaborative post A cloud couch promises the float, but most of them leave you stranded [...]

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22
Oct
How to Make Your Garden Feel Like a Holiday at Home

Collaborative post There’s something about being away that makes sitting outside feel effortless. Long lunches [...]

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29
Sep
Four different countryside scenes and text across the middle that reads Family walks North West - Facebook group

Join the Family walks North West Facebook group to be part of a community sharing the best walks for families across the region. Click here.