How to put together an Explorer Kit
It's that time of year again, when everyone is on the lookout for gift ideas. We have two November birthdays to throw in to the mix too, to complicate matters. Keen to avoid mindlessly adding to the ever-growing stash of
Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
So today, I have a very special 'guest' post for you. Oskar, my eldest, is doing something called the Junior Duke Award at school, for which he has to complete various tasks. One task was to cook a soup for
Pine Cone Wreath
Have you spent the Autumn months foraging for nature's bounty with your kids? Acorns, conkers, leaves, pine cones - you name it, we've collected it. Here's an idea for creating a beautiful pine cone wreath to decorate your home with
Review: Azul – Tile Your Way to Victory [AD]
It's time for this month's review for the Asmodee UK Blogger Board Game Club, and oh my, do we have a beauty to share with you! A lot of the time we play games together that the whole family - including
Review: Heidi – A Favourite Childhood Classic [AD]
If there is anything I love more than reading books with my kids, it's reading books with them that I used to love myself as a child. One childhood classic my parents used to read to me is Heidi, by
Recycled Crafts: Apple Gift Boxes
If you love crafting, and you love reusing recyclable materials, then today's tutorial is definitely one for you. These cute apple gift boxes are perfect for packaging up little gifts or treats at this time of year. They are super
Review: 3D Construction Fun with STEMS [AD]
We have a real fun review to share with you today! Have you heard of STEMS before? They are flexible construction pieces which can be used to build 3D models. They come in tubs of 20 or 60, and we
{Berlin} ‘Die Mauer’ – The Berlin Wall Panorama
This past weekend, Saturday 9th November, marked the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. I don't think it's an historical event that needs much introduction. It’s one of those ‘where were you?’ moments. On 9th November 1989, I
How to Celebrate St Martin’s Day
In German culture, between Hallowe’en and Advent/ Christmas, we have another celebration to look forward to – the wonderful festival of St Martin, which falls on 11th November. Although it's practically unheard of in Scotland and the UK, we still
Review: The Color Monster Game [AD]
As you may or may not know, we are a family of board game enthusiasts and frequently share reviews of games here on the blog. Recently we go sent a game to test which stood out for being a little
{Scotland} In the Footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots
Happy Museum Monday! Following on from last week's post about the local history museum in Linlithgow, I wanted to share our visit to Linlithgow Palace during the same trip. Linlithgow Palace was the birthplace of several monarchs, most famous of all
October Snapshots 2019
October in Snapshots, according to my iPhone… For more daily snapshots, you can follow me on Instagram at @bearandfoxblog!