Today was what I would call the perfect Autumn day, warm, sunny and lots of beautiful colours. We’re lucky enough to have a stunning park literally on our doorstep and this afternoon we decided to go on a ‘conker hunt’ - after spending some time at the playground first (of course). The trees in the park were the picture of autumn and it was fun to be free, run around and play in our ‘extended’ back garden.
The girls were very excited about collecting conkers, although I’m not sure if they knew exactly what they were or what we’d do with them, so dad had to explain a few things first…
Once we’d collected all those conkers, we had to think what we could do with them. After a quick look through Pinterest, we talked about painting them in the garden but the girls were too tired once we got back, so I made do with this little autumnal decoration idea…
Maybe we can get our paint brushes out tomorrow? What do you do with your conkers?
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We haven’t managed to get out to look for Conkers get, looks like you got a bumper haul
Yeah we did really well. The ground was literally covered with them, so it made it really easy and fun for the little ones. Thanks for commenting!
What an adventure, a perfect Autumn activity
Yeah it really was. We had so much fun!
We started to hunt for conkers too recently! every morning outside my eldest girls pre-school we get a small amount! but most go in search for a big haul! P.s - I love your little girls yellow cardi!!! x
It was really good fun, especially as there were so many on the ground! Aw thanks the cardie’s from Boots.
Lovely pictures!! There’s something so magical about a crisp autumn day!! Great conker haul too!!!
Thank you! That’s so true. I love summer but it is lovely seeing the seasons change come September. Thanks for commenting x
Looks like you all had such a fantastic time. Love the photos. #sundayphoto
Thanks hon! Yeah out of no plans came a lovely family day. Hope you’re having a good weekend too x
Lovely photos from a great park. How wonderful to have this so close to home and I think this is an inspired use of your conker collection. Thank you for sharing your fun with me on Country Kids
Thank you hon! We really did have a lovely day, out of having no plans and it was great to actually do something with them. The living room felt very autumnal last night!
I love that you’ve created a center piece with the conkers
Thank you for linking up
Seriously cute! I love your gorgeous way of displaying them too!
Oh thank you! It’s now very autumnal in our living room.
I know I shouldn’t wish her life away but things like this always make me wish Gwenn was that little bit older!
Looks like you had a lovely day.
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what a lovely idea, I love how their bright clothes contrast on the snaps. I am really loving the centre piece too, I wouldn’t paint them, think it looks great. You’ve reminded me that the girls and I had thought of an autumn craft to do, I don’t think I wanted to accept that it was autumn yet, even though I love the season. Wasn’t quite ready to let Summer go. These beautiful pictures have changed my mind
Wow! What gorgeous photos!
Ah so so gorgeous, what lovely photos and it looks like a very simple but fun adventure- the best kind if you ask me. I love her yellow cardi! We haven’t been out to collect conkers yet but Mads found one at the park yesterday and is sleeping with it under her pillow tonight, bless her! x
Ah thank you! We had a great day - from having no plans came this beautiful family day out in the park. Oh bless Mads, sounds like she’s very proud of her little find! Thanks for commenting xx
Goodness I wish I have a back garden like yours! Lovely photos and what a fine autumn day =) #mysundayphoto
You’ve got to love a bit of conker hunting! Autumn is my favourite season, so much to see and do!
Yey! We found you
looks like you had a really good time hunting for Conkers. Love the candle display x
Yey! The girls were so proud of their collection we had to do something with them. Plus we’ve had no spiders in the living room since Saturday ; )
Ah lovely pictures - we do this every year - it’s our little autumn ritual! This year we picked up leaves too and the girls loved looking at the colours. We’ve put our conkers in a vase this year as a table centrepiece.
Ooh collecting leaves, what a good idea! Might have to copy you on that one. Thanks for commenting xx
In Poland big Autumn tradition is to build a little men/animals (you name it)
Here is the link to one of the websites with some pictures, you can use the wine opener and matches or just playdough(safer option for small children) to make these. Lots of fun for kids.
Aw what a lovely idea! As you can see we have enough conkers, so will definitely try this. Thanks for commenting xx
And here is the link lol
http://tominowo.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/ludki-z-kasztanow.html?m=1
ha ha… I was wondering! Thanks hon xx
Bless them on their first conker hunt. They will be playing conkers in no time
#outdoorplayparty
i come from silent sunday… your girls are soooo cute…
near our house there aren’t conkers but hazelnuts, so we go hunting hazelnuts, except they’re not for decoration but for our bellies
Mmm, they sound delicious! Hope you have as much fun as we did. xx
What gorgeous photos & this looks like a perfect way to spend the day in the park. Thanks so much for linking up to the Outdoor Play Party.
What a beautiful park and lovely photos. I love that you turned your conkers into a centrepiece - I’ve been thinking about doing something similar. #brilliantblogposts
Thank you. It’s a simple idea but very effective and adds an autumnal feel to the house.
We love conkers here too, what gorgeous pictures! Thanks for linking up to #brilliantblogposts, please add my badge or link back. Thanks x
Will do! Sorry had some blog issues, must have got lost. xx
Wow! What a fabulous day to spend with your family. You’ve inspired me to go in search of a cooker tree with my own family. It’s too pretty a time of year to miss it really isn’t it!! And what a great idea of how to display your haul in the home!! Love it!!
Oh thank you! Yes you must, it’s hard to beat a sunny Autumn day. Thanks for stopping by xxx
Some of our favourite memories are conker collecting. We of course had conker fights which were the main reason we collected but I have heard that if you put conkers round your door it stops the spiders coming into the house.