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Boys & Activities

Things to actually do with boys who have energy to burn — indoors, outdoors, and preferably in the mud.

14 April 2026· 5 min read

In Defence of Mud: Why I Let My Boys Get Filthy

Our lawn died years ago and I've stopped mourning it. Why I let my three boys get properly filthy, and how I keep the mud (mostly) out of the house.

Gemma Whitfield

Boys & Activities

3 March 2026· 6 min read

Rainy Day Activities That Actually Work (Tested on Three Bored Boys)

It rained for nine days straight and nobody died. Here are the rainy-day activities that genuinely work on my three boys — tested, rated, and mum-approved.

Gemma Whitfield