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Have you ever brought home a few stones or shells from a fun day fossil collecting at the beach or countryside only to find they get in the way until you throw them in the bin? Fossil Collecting: In The Garden for li’l ones, put your found treasures in the sand pit to find over and […]
Hi, we’re all about fun for free or next to nothing. Here are our top tips for an Easter Egg Hunt and other cheap and easy fun and games: Easter Egg Hunt: Top Tips The best sized eggs for hunting are about 7 cm long and foil wrapped – that way you can make them […]
So you’ve decided to take the kids fossil hunting this weekend? It’s free and fun – you’re gonna have a great time. This post is about some of the things you’ll need to take with you for a safe and fun time. We have a guide to all our posts about finding fossils and activities […]
Ever tried to enjoy a whole a coffee whilst keeping youngsters happy? First, 3 quick rules of thumb: The trick is a little planning. Make sure they’re safe and you’re happy for them to explore by putting the toys in their mouth etc Believe that this works and give it a good go. Keep a […]
Stromatolites: What are they and what would I do with one? A stromatolite is the oldest thing in the world. So could be the most important fossil you will or can ever collect. You may like facts and learning or need answers for homework so here goes all about Stromatolites: As colonies of simple bacteria, Stromatolites […]
Here’s our 8 point plan for how to be happy at work – we hope it’s of interest and maybe you have your own tips of how to be happy at work, you can add via ‘comments’ below – we’d love to hear from you! How to be happy at work? Its January and its […]
Many children are crazy about minerals now because of their passion for the online game, Minecraft. But do they realise that we are absolutely surrounded by minerals in our daily lives? Aside from forming the beautiful crystals that we marvel at, minerals are actually incredibly important to modern life. Minerals ores are mined and used […]
If you fancy going fossiling – you are not alone! Or maybe the children are clamouring to go and you don’t fancy it – don’t worry – you do not have to be intrepid, male or eccentric – read on and maybe give it a go? We have a whole suite of blogs on the […]
Need gift ideas … drawing a blank? Here’s some ideas, by eg him, her, mum, dad … and occasion eg birthday, retirement, wedding, anniversary … Not sure that a rock, small or large, is just the right thing? Check out our blog on Fossils, The Newest Thing on the Planet!! Or go to our online shop to […]
Rock, Fossil or Crystal? 5 min quiz – you know the drill!! Mostly A,B, C, D, or E – results at the bottom – enjoy!! Or if you fancy something more academic, click here! Strongly Agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree 1. Rock, Fossil or Crystal? It is important to me that […]
