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Instagram post 2190984525815671696_1697074438 This must be most kids favourite place to visit in Bordeaux! The Miroir de’Eau on the banks of the river attracts both locals and tourists throughout the year.

We visited on a particularly hot summer day (40 degrees C!) and were very pleased to have this to play in and cool down!  After 10 minutes or so the water suddenly drained away, before little jets started spraying a light cool mist over the slabs! It’s a very cool effect and great for kids dnd adults to enjoy, especially in the heat!

#France #visitfrance #bordeaux #rememberingthesedays #familytravel #travelwithkids #letthembelittle #myhappycapture #travelgram #motherhoodrising #thehappynow #myhappycapture #thatauthenticfeeling #ig_motherhood #neverstopexploring #nothingisordinary_  #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #letsgosomewhere
Instagram post 2190238676970033624_1697074438 Let the world hear you roar 💕!! With Linlithgow palace as a backdrop, so many adventures to be had both within the walls and outwith in the grounds.

@historicscotland #rememberingthesedays #visitscotland #familytravel #travelwithkids #letthembelittle #myhappycapture #travelgram #motherhoodrising #thehappynow #myhappycapture #thatauthenticfeeling #ig_motherhood #neverstopexploring #scotland #nothingisordinary_  #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #lovescotland #letsgosomewhere #ukexplore #scotspirit
Instagram post 2186616045909633677_1697074438 When you’re somewhere as beautiful as North Uist’s coastline you can’t help but dance along the shore! 😍💕 Just look how clear the water is!

#pinklinker #Scotland #homeedrocks #familytravel #travelwithkids #igersscotland #ukexplore #letthembelittle  #beautifuldestinations #momtographer #myhappycapture #motherhoodrising  #thehappynow #thatautheticfeeling #ig_motherhood  #neverstopexploring #nothingisordinary_ #lifeofadventure #loveScotland #visitscotland #wanderlust #lovegreatbritain #letsgosomewhere #scotspirit #ukexplore
Instagram post 2184440495354952365_1697074438 My curly haired first born, he’s such a funny boy and likes to be the joker.  Which of course means he spends half the time making his brother laugh and the rest winding him up! 🤷🏼‍♀️🙈 Siblings huh?! But we’ve had a bit of a break through with his reading recently.  He’s lacked the confidence for quite some time to attempt to read, even though we knew he could do more than he thought! This week he finally read an easy reader book on his own and you could just see how proud he was and that his confidence is growing daily.  I have every faith that by his next birthday he’ll be reading chapter books on his own, for fun. 💕 I can’t wait to hear all the new things he learns through reading  and what he teaches us!

Well done my baby boy!

#homeeducation #homeeducationuk #homeedrocks #everyonelearnsdifferently #momentsoverposes #our_everyday_moments #explorerkids #familytravel #motherhoodrising #vsco_mom #uniteinmotherhood #thehappynow #simplychildren #amomentinmotherhood  #mytinymoments #ukparentbloggers #momtographer #kidshavingfun #lovelifeoutside #rememberingthesedays #freshairandfreedom #realmoments #celebratemotherhoodig #pinklinker #curiouslittleexplorers #littlefierceones #myhappycapture
Instagram post 2181546124695597504_1697074438 Home Education is a way of life to us, we just take learning in our strides as we go about everyday life.  However I do love any extra learning experiences I can give the kids, such as the themed kids subscription box @firstwonderbox

The boxes are sent every fortnight and contain a whole host of exciting crafts, games and activities.  The boxes are slim enough to fit through the letterbox, but have enough to entertain the kids for over an hour!

We tested out three boxes, Castles, Endangered Animals and Rainforests.  Hop over to my blog (link in bio) to see exactly what was inside these great kids subscription boxes! A good non-toy idea for Christmas too!

#homeedrocks #homeeducationuk #our_everyday_moments #explorerkids #familytravel #motherhoodrising #vsco_mom #uniteinmotherhood #thehappynow #letthembelittle #simplychildren #amomentinmotherhood  #mytinymoments #ukparentbloggers #momtographer #rememberingthesedays #kidshavingfun #lovelifeoutside #rememberingthesedays #freshairandfreedom #realmoments #celebratemotherhoodig #pinklinker #oneperfectthing  #curiouslittleexplorers #littlefierceones #myhappycapture #Scotspirit #Ukexplore
Instagram post 2180092547448013452_1697074438 #AD|  The kids are very excited this week as they now have an @Amazon Fire Kids Edition to use, complete with kid proof case and kick stand. 
We're in the process of organising some longer exciting trips next year, so this is going to come in VERY handy for travel on planes and trains.  The battery lasts up to 12 hours too, so no problem with long haul journeys.  Some of the apps are pure fun, but there are also lots of educational ones too, we've only explored a small fraction!  There are so many to choose from!

The Amazon Fire Kids Edition also arrives with a 1-year subscription to Fire For Kids Unlimited content subscription.  So you can get started as soon as it arrives!

If there are any apps, games or videos that I don't want the kids to be using, then I can go to the easy-to-use parental controls to customise the kids experience.

#KidsTablet #UKMum #UKmumsquad #lovetolearn #mumlife #letthembelittle #travelfamily #familytravel #kidslovetravel #familytravelblog
Instagram post 2177180641468420284_1697074438 I know everyone’s chatting about weather at the moment with some areas of the UK flooded ☔️ and others having snow already! So I’m going to continue on that theme!

Well up here it’s pretty damn cold with frosts and ice ❄️, but today had such beautiful sunshine ☀️ I didn’t mind the cold. The sun always looks stunning on the autumn leaf 🍂🍁colours!

The kids are desperate for snow already, they’ve been asking when they can sledge again! I don’t think my husband is so keen as he has to work outside in the snow 🙈! Hope the weather isn’t causing you trouble?! #muminthepicture #meandmineproject #beinthepicture #myhappycapture #mumsnetparents #ukmumsquad #pinklinker #scotland #momtographer #myhappycapture #motherhoodrising  #thehappynow #thatautheticfeeling #ig_motherhood  #neverstopexploring #nothingisordinary_ #lifeofadventure #visitscotland #wanderlust #lovegreatbritain #letsgosomewhere #scotspirit #ukexplore
Instagram post 2174292464026675131_1697074438 Scotland has plenty of amazing castles, but most are in ruins now!  This is Drumlanrig castle which is actually more of a mansion, but still rather impressive.

They also have a fantastic kids adventure play area and lots of beautiful walks in the grounds. A pretty awesome place for a day out in the Dumfries & Galloway area.

#pinklinker #instatravelling #familytravel #travelwithkids #igersscotland #igers_europe #ukexplore #letthembelittle  #igersscotland #beautifuldestinations #scotland #momtographer #myhappycapture #motherhoodrising  #thehappynow #thatautheticfeeling #ig_motherhood  #neverstopexploring #nothingisordinary_ #lifeofadventure #loveScotland #visitscotland #wanderlust #lovegreatbritain #letsgosomewhere #scotspirit #ukexplore
Instagram post 2172121774720602128_1697074438 I’m beginning to miss those beautiful summer days! Like the gorgeous little village of Lippiano where we stayed in July.

I’m looking forward to more adventures next year! For now I’ll put my thermals on to feel this warm again! 🤣🤣 Are you missing the heat?! #visititaly #pinklinker #familytravel #travelwithkids  #letthembelittle  #beautifuldestinations #momtographer #myhappycapture #motherhoodrising  #thehappynow #thatautheticfeeling #ig_motherhood  #neverstopexploring #nothingisordinary_ #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #inspiringtravelpics #letsgosomewhere #viewfromhere #placestovisit #travelblogger #travelinspiration #travelbrilliantly @villa_pia
Instagram post 2171392597512096346_1697074438 That’s bonfire night over 🎇, so now we’re thinking about 🎄Christmas!

What’s top of you and the kids Christmas lists this year?  Or are you reducing presents to be more eco friendly? I have no idea what I want! Maybe some more maps or books?! 🤷🏼‍♀️😁📚 This image is from a forest near Kelso, in the Scottish Borders, I just love the reflection of littlest’s frog umbrella (a gift from his last Christmas!). #pinklinker #travelblogger #rememberingthesedays #visitscotland #familytravel #travelwithkids #letthembelittle #myhappycapture #travelgram #motherhoodrising #thehappynow #myhappycapture #thatauthenticfeeling #ig_motherhood #neverstopexploring #scotland #nothingisordinary_  #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #lovescotland #letsgosomewhere #ukexplore #scotspirit

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Coping With Hungry Kids On Christmas Days Out!

November 30, 2019      Leave a Comment

cheese string kids snack

The Christmas season is very busy, with lots of excitement and days out with the children.  We have many days out planned, from visiting the Edinburgh Christmas market to a very animal orientated panto at Blairdrummond Safari park!  There will of course be the obligatory writing of letters to Santa ...

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Holland’s Vegetarian Pies – Ultimate Comfort Food?

November 22, 2019      Leave a Comment

vegetarian pies UK

Holland's Pies - Ultimate Comfort Food What is your ultimate comfort food?  I have a sweet tooth and tend to go for chocolate and cake at night time, but for dinner nothing is better on a cold winter evening than a pie. My husband and eldest like meat pies, but as a pescatarian I prefer the ...

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Making Education Fun With First Wonder Boxes Subscription

November 20, 2019      Leave a Comment

Selection of First Wonder Boxes subscription

*Disclosure: I have been compensated for this post First Wonder Boxes My eldest looked amazed as he saw everything fall out his Castles themed First Wonder Box, he certainly wasn't expecting quite so much to be stowed inside!  The slim box is the perfect shape to easily fit through the letter ...

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For The Love of Frozen 2

November 19, 2019      Leave a Comment

Frozen 2 bag close up

* These items were gifted for the purpose of this post Smiggle Frozen 2 Collection Smiggle's first ever Disney collaboration is with the limited edition Frozen 2 collection.  This is a huge selection of bags, pencil cases, lunch bags, water bottles and lots more.  The collection is split into ...

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Family Adventure Holidays In The Pyrenees

November 13, 2019      Leave a Comment

children in kayak on lake

The Pyrenees The Pyrenees are an unspoilt and less visited area than the Alps, so they make for a much more authentic adventure trip with a lot less tourists!  The day-to-day living costs are also a lot less in the Pyrenees compared to other tourist areas such as the Alps. The area where the ...

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October Home Education Diaries

November 11, 2019      Leave a Comment

kayaking around Gigha

Home Education October was incredibly busy for us, I don't think we had a single weekend in the house!  Fortunately it was fairly warm for Scotland, so we managed a lot more outdoor time, particularly on a trip to Gigha on the West coast. Have a read about what else we've been up to this ...

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