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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

Top Affordable Summer Activities in the UK for US Tourists

Collaborative post Most people believe that a UK trip costs a fortune before they’ve even [...]

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22
Jul
Family Road Trips Without the Meltdowns: How One UK Family Upgraded Their Car Screen for Long Drives Across the UK and Europe

Collaborative post UK families who love exploring, whether that’s a weekend in the Lake District, [...]

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14
Jul
Common Mistakes People Make When Applying for Visas

Collaborative post * Every year, thousands of visa applications end up delayed or denied, not [...]

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25
Jun

Family lifestyle

Smiling family of four sitting together on a white couch, looking at a laptop screen with joy and excitement. The parents sit in the back with their arms around their young daughter and son, creating a warm and happy moment at home.
How to Add Fun Audio Effects to Your Kids’ Adventure Videos

collaborative post Adventure footage featuring children relies on visual movement alone for engagement. Audio often [...]

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22
Jul
What Your Zodiac Sign Says About Your Parenting Style

Collaborative post Most books on parenting offer great general advice. However, a standard book cannot [...]

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06
Jul
5 Cosy Tea Time Accessories That Make Weekday Afternoons Feel Special

collaborative post Weekday afternoons can feel like the forgotten part of the day. The morning [...]

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04
Jul

Home and garden

Little girl and blue teddies snuggled up in the dim lighting
How to Make a Cosy Garden Reading Corner for the Whole Family

collaborative post There’s something rather lovely about turning a forgotten patch of garden into a [...]

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24
Jul
A Child’s Bedroom With Their Name On It: Making the Room Truly Theirs

Collaborative post My eldest was four when she stopped calling it “my room” and started [...]

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20
Jul
The Sensory Sanctuary: 2026 Bedroom Trends Designers Actually Live With

Collaborative post Your bedroom should do far more than look exceptional in a curated social [...]

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07
Jul
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.