Outdoor adventures with your furry friend can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only do they provide an opportunity for your dog to burn off excess energy, but they also strengthen the bond between you and your loyal companion. Image by Freepik In this article, we'll explore seven exciting ways to keep your dog entertained while enjoying the great outdoors. From hiking through picturesque landscapes to engaging in interactive games, these activities are sure to put a wag in your dog's tail and a smile on your face. 1. Hiking and Trail Exploration: When going hiking with ... read more
A Guide To Safely Hiking Abroad
Pexels - CC0 License Heading out into the world to explore using your own two feet and your natural curiosity can be an amazing experience. From many ice walks in Scandinavia to the sunlit Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route, hiking abroad may not be for complete novices, but it can certainly remain rewarding for those who want to take that next step. However, when you’re in unfamiliar territory, it’s very important to plan ahead and pack everything you need for safety. But it’s not just a full rucksack filled with survival gear that can assist you, but the preparation of each trip, ... read more
Tips to Make You Enjoy Winter Rather than Endure it
Tips to Make You Enjoy Winter Rather than Endure it. A lot of people are accustomed to enduring winter. But you can enjoy rather than endure it. Without a doubt, navigating the cold season can be challenging. Long nights, cold days, and thick darkness are the inherent nature of this season. As next winter looms, you are likely up for another endurance game. That shouldn't be. There are little practices you can embrace to make winter blissful. Let's show you some of them. Eat Winter Seasonal Food It’s cold, dark, and wet out there. Winter leaves you with low energy that affects your ... read more
Interesting Hobbies to Get You Outdoors More
Spending time outdoors is good for your physical health and your mental health. It gives you the opportunity to exercise and you can enjoy all of the ways that being outdoors can be relaxing. Getting outdoors doesn't necessarily have to mean bush survival or extreme challenges. There are outdoor activities that are suitable for all types of people and personalities. So whether you're looking for something gentle to do or you want an activity with a bit more of a thrill, you can find a hobby that will help you to get outdoors more. Try these ideas to start enjoying the ... read more
3 Tips to Plan for a Summer Party
Summer is just around the corner. Not only does that mean longer days and warmer temperatures, but it means getting together with the people you love. After a year where a pandemic took over nearly everything, spending time with people is something we can all look forward to! So, if you want to do some summer entertaining this year, you’re certainly not alone. But, it’s a good idea to start planning ahead, so you won’t feel overwhelmed or stressed when you actually decide to throw a party. Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare yourself for summer ... read more
The Top Reasons Why Riding an Adult Tricycle is Good For You
When someone mentions the word tricycle, many people automatically think of trikes for children. But tricycles are actually becoming increasingly popular amongst adults, and adult tricycles are available in a range of trendy styles, like the ones available at Jorvik Tricycles. What makes tricycles so popular is there range of benefits, and their advantages compared to a standard bicycle. Standard bikes can be great, but unfortunately, they are inaccessible to a wide range of people, whereas adult tricycles open up a world of possibilities for everyone. This post will take you ... read more
Five go to a Festival – BerkoFest 2017
Five go to a festival sounds a bit like a modern Enid Blyton book title, and I suppose in a way it could have been. Five of us going off to a festival in a beautiful bit of English countryside on a (sometimes sunny) Saturday afternoon. All that was missing was lashings of ginger beer. A couple of pints of local ale took their place though – for the grown ups in the five at least! I was delighted to be invited along to BerkoFest in the nearby Chilterns town of Berkhamsted last Saturday afternoon. I’ve been to “Berko” quite a few times before and have always really liked it as a town to ... read more
Interplay Pocket Microscope
For absolutely ages now Little Miss C has been obsessed with the idea of becoming an explorer and naturalist of some kind. She loves nothing more than being outdoors and hunting for insects and bugs. We have so many bug hotels situated around the garden - many of them made from old shoeboxes and other things pilfered from my recycling bin. It therefore seemed perfect to ask her to review the Pocket Microscope from Interplay. We've had handheld magnifying glasses before in various kits, but this is the first time that she's had a microscope to play with. In the box you get the microscope ... read more
Born to Be Wild with the RSPB #BornToBeWild
Photo Credit: RSPB With a daughter who currently has her heart set on being "a nature explorer who also is an artist" an invitation to the RSPB reserve at Rainham Marshes to meet Hattie Garlick, author of the wonderful new book Born To Be Wild, was absolutely perfect. Both kids love being out in the fresh air, but Little Miss C really gets a buzz from doing nature based things outside. At school she seems to spend hours and hours in the playground building bug hotels and feeding snails and when inside she's always happiest when sat at the kitchen table with some gloopy glue and a load of ... read more
The Children’s Garden – Matthew Appleby
It may be freezing cold whilst I sit here writing this, but looking out at our back garden there is no doubt that there are lots of signs of spring out there. A very early spring when you consider how many daffodils are already brighting up the flower beds. I have so many good intentions about how we're going to use our back garden going forwards. Every year I say that and so far I've been foiled every year by the kids not quite being old enough to join in enough for me to make actual progress. 2016 WILL be different though. I'm sure of it. Master C is now very nearly three and a half, and ... read more