CHILDREN: The Ultimate List of Fun Garden Activities to do this Summer

Summer is well and truly here, which I for one am so thankful for! Parenting two children while being stuck indoors thanks to the rain is hard work, so we are truly making the most of being able to be outdoors all day long. As the UK summer holidays are quickly approaching I thought I'd put together some of our favourite garden activities that will keep children of all ages busy for hours and hours. There are activities for children that love being creative, sporty and/or imaginative, so hopefully something for everyone. 

SUMMER RECIPE: Wholemeal Cheese and Marmite Scones

Cheese scones are such a perfect addition to a picnic and one that is sometimes over looked. You can whip up a batch of fresh cheese scones in less than half an hour and children can get involved in making them too! Personally, I don't think you can beat a warm cheese scone served with butter, which slowly melts as you eat it. They can also be enjoyed with chutneys or simply by themselves. As Isabella and I make these so much I was looking around the kitchen for a way to change things up a bit.

FOOD: Pea, Broad Bean and Mint with Goats Cheese on Crackers

 I love summer for one thing - the food, oh and being able to sit outside to eat the food. There's nothing better for getting you in the holiday mood than eating al fresco!

FOOD: Spring Pea Dip with Parmesan Crispbreads

Summer is just around the corner now and we can all finally start having picnics, bbq's and generally spending more time outside (yay!) Recently I went for a picnic with some other mummies and really wanted to make something I hadn't cooked before.