KIDS getting under your feet? Get them out with the birds, bees and mini beasts.
With four weeks of the summer holiday still to run, there’s plenty of time to enjoy nature.
Run wild with these ideas for getting close to the great outdoors . . .
EXPERT EYE: Get a bit of expert know-how by joining an organised nature watch.
Take a look at wildlifetrusts.org for great days out including guided rock-pooling in Kent or a butterfly trail in Northants.
Also look at the “Things to do” page at woodlandtrust.org.uk.
SERIOUS SCAVENGING: Make amazing nature discoveries with an easy scavenger hunt that can be adapted for different ages and seasons.
Shake things up by going on a sensory hunt, tasking kids to find something spiky, tickly, soft or rough, or make it a colour hunt where they have to search for an item from the different colours of the rainbow.
PARK LIFE: Exploring your local park can be the start of great outdoor adventures. Make it your mission to explore all the green spaces close to your home.
Londoners can visit goparks.london, which maps more than 4,000 green spaces in the capital.
JOIN TOGETHER: A community gardens movement is sweeping the UK, with thousands of people joining together to benefit their local area.
Check out goodtogrow.org to learn about projects where the whole family can get stuck in and dig up some fresh food at the same time.
FOOT WORK: Get the kids on board for a family walk, with some inspiring routes from Go Jauntly.
Download the free app and search your local area for routes that will be a shoo-in with all ages.
- All prices on this page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
Deal of the day
THE Samsonite American Tourister from studio.co.uk is down from £45 to £31 and the matching backpack is half price, now £10.
SAVE: £24 on the set
Cheap treat
STYLE up with hair helpers by Jess Wright at Poundland. From pretty star slides to diamante slogans, at £2, there is lots to love.
What’s new?
ECO-aware shoppers will like Dunelm’s new Conscious Choice collection, a range of 800 products made from more sustainable materials, including a recycled glass vase for £10.
Top swap
THE wool Kilim Oushak rug at Rugvista.com, is £294. Or go for the same-sized cotton Oslo rug for £54.99 at Homescapes.
SAVE: £239.01
Shop & save
GET The Original Factory Shop’s TOFS Club+ app for discounts. A Trespass Men’s jacket is down from £69.99 to £25, saving £5 on the usual TOFS price.
SAVE: £44.99
Leah’s little helper
JUDGING by the rave reviews for Wilko’s Oxi Stain Remover, £2, a kilo-pot is an essential for family washing days, and it’s at least £4 cheaper than a kilo of Vanish Oxi Action.
Hot right now
BUY three bottles of Morrisons The Best wine to save 25 per cent. Includes award-winning The Best Chardonnay, £7.50.
PLAY NOW TO WIN £200
JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle.
Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered.
Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket.
Source: The Sun
