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Crafting and baking with young children encourages creativity, confidence, and connection. Learn how the right setup — including aprons and table mats — makes family fun easier and less messy.

There is nothing better in my opinion than being outdoors eating food with family and friends, picnics are something which many of us do over the summer months.  If you are heading out with your family, here are some ideas of what to pack in your picnic basket!

‘Healthy’ and ‘Halloween’ – two words that we rarely see together and despite Halloween being a fun opportunity for children of all ages to dress up in ghoulish costumes and roam the neighbourhood with their parents, collecting sweets and treats, most of us dread the inevitable sugar-rush that follows – usually right around bedtime! 

As lockdown restrictions are slowly lifted and the weather has shown big signs of improvement in June, it’s time to make the most of our newfound freedom. Hurrah!

It’s great that the first restrictions for lockdown have been relaxed, just in time for the start of the school Easter holidays. Does this mean you can have a family get-together this Easter? It certainly seems that way – providing the weather is kind to us, of course!  According to the government guidelines, outdoor gatherings

Ideas for bringing grandparents, parents and children together through art and activities as part of Children’s Art Week.

For the whole of spring, those picnics in the park that we all enjoy were sadly limited to our back gardens. COVID-19 restrictions also meant that we could only share the fun of a family picnic with people in our households too, which quite frankly wasn’t quite the same. Not having our closest friends, aunties and uncles and grandparents to share those family moments with us has felt like we have missed out on some special time.

What makes a good picnic in terms of filling that picnic basket? And which foods are best for our babies who at 6 months are starting their weaning journey? Happy Tums list their top 10 picnic foods and tips to ensure your day out is as fun and easy as possible.

Make the most of spring with your grandchildren! Discover simple, fun outdoor activity ideas to create lasting memories.