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Pet life
Victoria from Pooches & Prams shares her spring picks for you and your dog.
With winter behind us, dog walking and getting out and about with the little ones is so much easier and, let’s face it, a lot more fun! Gone are the days of traipsing through mud in the freezing cold (fingers crossed) and hello to crisp walks in sunshine surrounded by nature coming to life as we walk past.
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Spring is hands down my favourite season, the colours, the smells and the optimism of the summer ahead makes it such a joy to be out and about in. To celebrate, here are my favourite bits and bobs for you and your family, including your four-legged members of course.
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The perfect book full of inspiration for children’s activities.
I love The Joy Journal because it’s centred around nature and is full of ideas that you can incorporate into your daily dog walk as well as entertainment at home. We do so many scavenger hunts with Arthur (aged three) when out walking Rupert (our dog), such a great way to keep things fresh and interesting, and this book of full of so much more. The Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play by Laura Brand is available now.
instagram.com/thejoyjournal
Colourful stylish leads for spring walks
Rope leads are great, not only are they sturdy and durable but they are so lightweight. I’ve been a fan of Bramble & Friends for a while, their designs are spot on, practical yet striking and all handmade in the UK. My particular favourite at the moment is the lead pictured here, Wisteria.
From £30.00 brambleandfriends.com
Finally for ultimate cute dog award
Our dog Rupert isn’t one for wearing outfits, however there are a few things he will happily walk around in, which are practical and look sweet. He tends to like Equafleece when it’s cold and then come spring a lightweight cotton piece like this adorable Bark and Tumble one pictured. I absolutely love their designs, colours and the fact they are all handmade in the UK, 100% organic cotton and the fit is spot on. The ideal piece for Rupert if there is a nip in the air or it’s a special occasion.
From £40.00 barkandtumble.com
Clean up your mess and your planet
As a household we are making a conscious effort to tweak our lifestyle and consumption to become more eco-friendly. At first I found the thought of this completely overwhelming, surely as an individual we can’t make an impact? But then I changed my mind set and realised in fact, small changes can make a difference, so that’s how we are approaching it now, small changes. Adios poo bags are a brilliant example of this, something small that are used most days. They are made from 100% plants so contain no plastic, they are fully compostable, biodegradable and for the added bonus they come in cute colours
From £5.99 adiosplastic.co.uk
Keeping cosy while out and about
As we pack up our thick winter coats, it’s time to crack out the jackets. I came across this hoodie via @amothersedit on Instagram, my go-to page for anything fashion as I love her chilled yet cool mama style. This little beauty from H&M is perfect from throwing on when taking the dog out or nipping out with the kids. If it’s a bit colder then it’s also a good extra layer underneath your jacket. Super cosy, the only downside is that it is cream, not always practical with dogs and kids, but hey, it’s
washable.
Hooded Faux Shearling Jacket £19.99 hm.com
Dreaming of day trips...
Travelling somewhere for a day out feels like an absolute treat! I can’t wait to head back to Hughenden, a National Trust country house in Buckinghamshire. It’s not too big, so feels manageable with small children, great hills for the kids to roll down, a little café serving coffee and ice creams, beautiful grounds, sweet little gift shop (I love a gift shop) and it’s dog friendly. I’m really looking forward to going there again.
