Outdoors

Paint Leaves

May 5, 2013

To celebrate Autumn, the younger children and I went to one of our favourite exploring spots for a rainbow leaf hunt. We also collected dry leaves to later paint and hang in the kitchen (we did this last year with maple leaves). I love doing this sort of stuff with the children because it has [...]

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Rainbow Garden Step 1 — Rainbow Pots

March 13, 2013

Ever since I came across this picture of the Keukenhof Tulip Fields in Holland, I’ve wanted my own version of rainbow garden. The problem is I’m a terrible gardener. I don’t even like gardening very much (just the finished product).   But I’m determined to do some digging the dirt with the kids, and armed [...]

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7 Games From Around the World

November 7, 2012

7 Games inspired from children around the world I love this post, and not just because it helped take backyard play at our place to entire new level; there is much more than that.  It was an opportunity to give my children perspective, beyond what they see around them. World Vision gave me permission to [...]

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50 Backyard Game Ideas

June 27, 2012

I’m passionate about all kinds of play for kids. Following my post about the importance of play, I’ve put together the ideas provided by you all in this post of 50 Backyard Game Ideas. 50 Backyard Game Ideas Climb trees Moodle ball: Use a pool noodle as a bat and a soft toy ball. This [...]

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Giveaway: The Importance of Play

May 20, 2012

The team at MILO approached me earlier this year about  the MILO Play Movement, a fabulous project designed to help parents and children get active and play every day.  I enjoy working with the team over at MILO as one of their Mum Ambassadors because I believe in the power of play, and I love [...]

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10 Winter Gardening Tips for Kids

May 17, 2012

Today on the blog, I’m welcoming Dirt Girl from the hit children’s series Dirtgirlworld, to guest post especially for Be A Fun Mum.  Dirtgirlworld is a celebration of life outside, taking children to a world where the real and unreal collide.  I love the show’s focus on loving the outdoors and environmental sustainability. So, get grubby [...]

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