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Free Autumn in a Jar Craft – Cut and Paste Activity for Kids

Fall is a magical time of year. Leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow, pumpkins pop up on porches and the air feels crisp and fresh. It’s the perfect season to slow down, enjoy nature and spend quality time crafting with your little ones. This Autumn in a Jar craft is an easy

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Free Printable Halloween Cards to Colour: Fun for Kids

Looking for a fun and simple Halloween craft for kids? These free printable Halloween cards are perfect for colouring and customising at home or in the classroom. Whether you need a last-minute Halloween card, a party activity, or just a spooky craft project, these cards are easy, affordable, and lots of fun. I have gone

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October Could‑Do List: Family Activities, Festivals & Craft Ideas

October is a month of brilliant contrasts in the UK—crisp mornings and cosy evenings, harvest abundance and spooky fun. After the first term of school, kids are ready for a break, and the October half‑term gives families a chance to explore museums, go on adventures or simply slow down and enjoy autumn. Just like September’s

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Free Autumn Bookmarks to Colour

Autumn, where I live means cooler winds off the North Sea, crunchy leaves underfoot and that irresistible urge to curl up with a good book. To make reading season even cosier, I’ve put together a printable set of 24 autumn-themed bookmarks you can colour yourself. Whether you’re making a craft afternoon with your children or

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Zero‑Waste Bonfire Night Party Snacks

Bonfire Night (5 November) is one of those uniquely British celebrations where the glow of fireworks is matched by the warmth of comfort food. This year, turn your Guy Fawkes night gathering into a showcase for sustainable cooking. Instead of buying in lots of nibbles, look at what’s already in your kitchen: stale bread, vegetable trimmings, last night’s

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Free Printable Autumn Bookmarks to Colour square

Free Printable Autumn Bookmarks to Colour

I don’t know about you, but the darker nights are perfect for curling up with a good book and these free printable autumn bookmarks to colour (or fall bookmarks to colour if you are from across the pond) are just perfect.  They would make the perfect addition to any book you might gift too.

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Upcycled Tin Lanterns: DIY Recycled Lighting for Bonfire Night

As the nights draw in and Bonfire Night (5 November) approaches, your garden begs for warm, twinkling light. Instead of buying plastic decorations, turn empty tins into enchanting lanterns and keep your celebration eco‑friendly. In 2024 the London Fire Brigade recorded over 200 home fires involving candles, so it’s vital to choose safe lighting. That’s

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Early Autumn in the UK: Signs to Look Out For

As summer draws to a close, nature provides plenty of clues that the seasons are changing.  Cooler mornings, ripening fruits and the first autumn colours remind us that early autumn has arrived.  Use this post – and the Signs of Early Autumn infographic below – to help your family spot these signals on your next

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