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in Indoor Fun· Themed Bath· Themed Days

Prehistoric Themed Bath Time

21 Aug

Everyone loves a good old scrub up or soak in the bath but it’s also the perfect time for a whole load of themed fun…… and today our scrub up took us back into prehistoric times..

in Embrace Imagination· Food· Outdoor Fun· Themed Days· Uncategorized

Fine Dining On The Magical Pizza Express

18 May

Pizza Express Train Journey ‘Whizzing through the countryside.. in a carriage with a view.. with a comfy seat at dinner time, and a pizza just for you’

in As They Grow· Themed Days

The Weekend Box

5 May

✨🎉 Yesterday a strange box appeared in the garden whilst the kids were at school, the dinosaurs had bought a new family weekend tradition to the FD household !!!😃 When the kids returned home we gathered with excitement to open it….it was filled with all sorts of goodies to enjoy over the weekend, sweets, snacks, playing cards, bubbles, squirty cream… View Post

in Embrace Imagination· Forest of Dean· Local Exploring· Magical Adventures· Outdoor Fun· Themed Days

Gruffalo Hunting

9 Feb

We headed to the deep dark wood with a few wooden spoons, our favourite book and a bundle of imagination. We didn’t spot the Gruffalo but we had fun and found hoards of evidence that he was there. It was made even more magical with the bluebells that carpeted the floor in mid May.

in Indoor Fun· Themed Bath· Themed Days

Valentine’s Themed Baths

25 Jan

You can’t beat a themed bath! We decided that love was in the air and we wanted to create Valentine’s themed bath. With a quick trip to the pound store to buy some battery operated fairy lights, fake petals and red card we created a haven of love ❤️

in Food· Themed Days

Ciao Gusto Italian Hamper Challenge

1 Dec

Last week we were asked by Ocado if we would like to try out their new Ciao Gusto Italian range and we jumped at the chance! It was the perfect opportunity to get the kids together in the kitchen for some kitchen fun and together  we cooked up a fabulous Friday night Italian feast.

in Themed Days

Bush Tucker Trial / Jungle Themed Day

11 Nov

We decided to have our own bush tucker trials with tuna filled witchety grubs, meal worms, jungle ants, wallaby willies, fish eyes & kangaroo balls all washed down with a cockroach shakes & piranha shakes. We huddle around a yummy chocolate jungle campfire and embarked on some disgusting bug challenges. At the end we crowned our king of the jungle….

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🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️😷🍿🎬 We’re thr 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️😷🍿🎬 We’re throwing a ‘lockdown heroes’ treat night for the children as a reminder to them of how proud we are of them holding it together during the lock down. 
I made some printouts to set the scene and we’ll have treats and watch a superhero movie. 
This pandemic is so hard on everyone and it’s so easy to overlook how well the children are cracking on throughout, they are so resilient when it comes to change but it’s such an incredibly emotional and unknown time for their little minds. 

So this little treat night is a reminder to them that they too are hero’s in their own right and that we’re proud of the part they play too 💖
🚶‍♀️🚶📮✉️🌈🚪 We took a walk 🚶‍♀️🚶📮✉️🌈🚪 We took a walk around our neighbourhood and used the time to practice our colours by spotting different coloured doors. We took a photo so we could sit down and look at them when we got home too. 
A really simple, fun and educational activity, with the bonus of fresh air too 👌

**All the doors opened onto the main pavement meaning that there were not any front gardens or paths, so we didn’t trespass 😉
🌳📏Finding out how old trees are using string 🌳📏Finding out how old trees are using string! 
We used a piece of string on which we made a mark every 2.5cm along, we then chose our trees and wrapped the string around the girth of the tree around 1.5m up (5ft).
The then we counted the points on the marker and each point (2.5cm) was equal to 1 year. 
This tree is was around 52 years old.
🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️📝 This morning I wrot 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️📝 This morning I wrote a poem and popped it on the door to remind the children that I think they are heroes of lockdown in their own right, here’s what it reads..

Dear kids, 
I want to remind you, 
That I think you’re quite amazing,
And I’m proud of what you do.

You’ve adapted during lockdown 
And I know you miss your school
But you’ve held it all together 
And I think you’re really cool

I know it’s not been easy 
But you’ve rocked in every way
And been strong throughout the lockdown 
And a hero everyday 

It’s been tough to follow guidelines 
To stay at home and not explore 
To not visits parks or playground 
And help with learning & with chores 

And I’m proud of your achievements 
Whilst we all stay safe at home 
When we’re missing all our loved ones 
That we talk to on our phones

So I wanted to say that you’re a hero
And I know this virus is a poo
But you’re helping our world stay safe 
In everything you do 

So know that you’re amazing 
And know that you’re divine 
Know that you have got this 
And you’re really doing fine 

And everyday you show me 
That you’re brave and that you’re smart 
And mostly that you’re wonderful 
And for that you hold my heart 

You rock!!
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