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Visiting Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire

Posted on March 8, 2023October 14, 2024 by Emma Reed

With over 2,000 acres of open access woodland and downland to explore, Queen Elizabeth Country Park is a Hampshire place to visit that we have recently grown to love. Having often been here as a child, it was only last year that I decided to see how it had developed and what it could offer us now I have a family of my own. I am happy to report that it didn’t fail to make everybody smile and we just keep going back!

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Visiting Alice Holt Forest, Hampshire

Posted on March 8, 2023October 14, 2024 by Emma Reed

Finding great places to visit with the kids and the dog is a must for us and we just love being able to jump in the car and explore all that Hampshire has to offer. One of our favourites is Alice Holt Forest so I thought I would share a little bit about it with you…

About Alice Holt Forest

Alice Holt Forest is one of the largest surviving ancient woodlands in the South of England. Managed by Forestry England it offers a wide range of ways for people to enjoy the great outdoors here in Hampshire and the surrounding areas. From the Gruffalo trail to Go Ape, woodland walks and den building, play areas plus a cafe, plenty of areas for your dog to enjoy, accessible paths for wheelchairs and pushchairs, nature trails and cycle trails there is something for all.

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What It’s Like At Hogmoor Inclosure, Bordon

Posted on March 8, 2023March 16, 2025 by Emma Reed

As a family, we absolutely love being out and about and finding great places to visit in and around Hampshire. When a place can tick off woods, wildlife, play areas, space for a dog to run, toilets, free parking and a cafe we know we are onto a winner and this is exactly what you will find at Hogmoor Inclosure in Bordon.

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How To Revamp Your Living Room on a Budget

Posted on March 7, 2023August 9, 2025 by Emma Reed

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With a new season on the horizon, many of us often take this as a sign to make changes to refresh our homes and make more of what we have. One area of our house we focused on last year was the living room. As a family of four, it was starting to feel tired, drab, featureless and just not quite homely enough. After months of planning, using Pinterest for inspiration and discussing colours, we set to work and created a living room that we now love – and one that didn’t break the bank! If you are thinking about doing the same with yours here are just a few ways to revamp your living room on a budget.

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Sustainable Decor – How To Use Natural Materials In Your Home

Posted on March 3, 2023October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

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If you’re reading my blog, it’s safe to say that you probably have a burning passion for living a more eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle like I do! A big part of living a more sustainable life is ensuring that the products you use in your home are responsibly sourced and sustainable, to help preserve the world for generations to come.

This goal of responsible and sustainable living should also extend to your home’s décor, in the midst of the green revolution, there is ample opportunity to use natural sustainable materials in your décor, rather than plastics and human-made synthetic materials.

So, how can you introduce more natural materials into your home? Well read on and I’ll give you a few examples!

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Fun-Filled Accessible Activity Ideas To Enjoy With The Kids

Posted on March 3, 2023October 14, 2024 by Emma Reed

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If you have a disabled child and you want some inspiration for some fun and educational activities that you can do together, read on. To help you find inspiration, we’ve put together a range of fun-filled accessible activity ideas that you can enjoy with your child, giving you the opportunity to make many magical memories together.

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How to Plan Your Homeschool Schedule

Posted on March 1, 2023June 3, 2025 by Emma Reed

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For some children, homeschooling may seem like the easy option over going to school. Could their parents really deliver a good teaching plan? A schedule is most definitely key and if you aren’t sure how to set one up this article will be sure to help you on your way. If you plan each school day correctly, the process will be more successful and the result more productive. Here is how to plan your homeschool schedule…

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