Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “outdoors”
Originally we started keeping a nature journal the year that we followed a nature curriculum. However, we have kept it going, though not on a weekly basis, as we all really enjoyed doing it. We each keep an A5 sized notebook that is devoted to drawings, writing, or things we have stuck into it about nature. We follow the seasons …
In previous posts I have written about tips for hiking with children (and ultimately surviving the hike!), and the benefits of hiking with children, so in this post I want to provide a guide to packing – a hiking with children packing checklist. This is not really about what they are wearing, I’d like to assume they already have proper footwear and appropriate outdoor …
Earlier this winter I wrote about trying to get a space on Fjällräven Polar. An adventure of a lifetime. However, only 20 people would get selected from all over the world. The first person for each region was chosen on votes (the person from my region had over 20000 votes…I do not know that many people), so competition was very strong …
Outdoor play and nature play are so important for children. However, one thing us adults are generally not so good at, is encouraging them outdoors in the rain. Children love the rain, on the whole, and love to play in the rain. For one reason or another though, us more “sensible” grown ups have a habit of teaching them to be averse to …
I thought it might be nice to focus on a piece of our outdoor kit that we use, explain about it, and discuss it a little. So for today’s blog post I have chosen our waffle iron that we sometimes use outdoors on the campfires during our hikes. What Is Our Campfire Waffle Iron? The waffle iron we use on …
Why hike with children? Whether you head out on an all day adventure or just a short walk, the benefits to children and parents alike are huge…..as is the effort to get out the door! I am realistic, and as a Mamma of three, I know that planning, logistics, weather, and the thought of the aftermath tidy up operation, can …
A gratin dish is one that technically has a browned topping of either cheese or bread….ours might have ended with a more browned base than top, but it was still yummy!! So what do you need to make your tasty campfire gratin? You can prepare it easily at the campfire, but due to us hiking and it absolutely bucketing down …
Back in February, I started uploading a monthly outdoor activity list which you can access under the freebies tab. You will need to subscribe to the blog and you will be sent an email with the password to access the freebies tab. It is now time to think about the June outdoor activity list, which can be accessed under the freebies …
It is the start of a new season, and time for us to reveal our Summer Bucket List. We have enjoyed doing the activities on our spring, autumn and winter ones, but we are looking forward to wearing less clothing out in the sunshine, and enjoying the VERY long, slow Swedish summer days and holiday. School is out for the summer on the 15th …
You have packed up and headed off for an outdoor adventure that includes lots of fresh air and nature. You have also decided the best and most cosy way to cook your food would be on a campfire…..a person after my own heart!! Who doesn’t like a warming campfire and making memories around them? However, you hit a problem with …
