Those of you who read my blog regularly will know we love the great outdoors. We are lucky enough to live by the sea, and often spend days at the beach. We live in the glorious Devon countryside, so weekends are often spent Gruffalo hunting in the forest or having…

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If you like being outside, and you like getting stuck in, then The Bear Trail in Cullompton is for you. A brand new outdoor adventure, The Bear Trail has it all, from mud pits and swings to rickety bridges, climbing nets and tunnels. Let me take you on a tour……

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Did you know children now spend 6 hours or more on screens every day? That’s a 50% increase from 1995. It’s quite a shocking thought really isn’t it? 6 hours is almost a full school day, or the best part of a family weekend. Center Parcs want to change this…

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The beach isn’t just for the summer. In fact, I almost prefer it in the winter, when it is empty except for the surfers and a few families, when there are heaps of new rock pools to explore, when the children can run undisturbed for miles. That’s just what we…

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Anyone who follows my blog will know that we are big fans of keeping the kids active. Whether that is an action packed Center Parcs holiday, Gruffalo hunting in the woods or an afternoon at the beach, the children are outside running around as much as possible. Both myself and…

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