Putting a Spring in our Step with SOCKSHOP -

With the clocks going forward this weekend and some lockdown measures loosening as of today, it feels as though there has been a real shift in the air. I know that for many of us it has felt like the world’s longest Winter and although Spring is always so full of promise, this year, more than ever, all of our hopes are riding on it being a real turning point. Living up North Spring doesn’t always necessarily mean sunshine but it does mean lots of dryer days to get out and explore, cosy nights in enjoying those lighter evenings together, and time spent together in the garden just enjoying some fresh air.

We’ve been working with SOCKSHOP to share three fun ways you can put a Spring in Your Step all whilst enjoying the fantastic selection of socks available from the website.

Get Your Wellies On

Although we all remain hopeful for a little sunshine this coming month, we are always ready for those April showers with our windproof raincoats and our favourite wellies. The one thing I have discovered over the years raising four children is that as long as they are warm and dry then there’s no such thing as bad weather and getting outdoors is always going to be more fun than being stuck inside.

Although wellies are great at keeping the kids feet dry, keeping them warm is equally important and that’s why we always size up with their wellies (meaning they last even longer) and go for a pair of Heat Holders from SOCKSHOP, available in lots of fun designs from Minions to Frozen, which not only keep their feet toasty warm but have handy grips on the soles which we find keeps the kids feet nice and sturdy in their wellies and means we can walk that little bit further!

Fun in the Garden

For us, having fun together in the garden has been a real life saver over the last year and we’ve been so grateful for our outdoors space. Whether the kids are kicking around the football, planting seeds, playing games, doing arts and crafts or just sitting and enjoying an ice lolly in the sun, it’s been great for them to get outdoors and gives us that little bit of respite when we’re juggling working from home!

We find that the kids are more than happy to play in the garden from morning ’til night as long as they’re neither too warm nor too cold, they’re fed, watered and they’ve got things to play with. As much as the Summer months are spent trying to keep them cool with sun hats and SPF, in these early spring days we make sure they’re still wearing their layers and their little feet are nice and cosy in their SOCKSHOP Heat Holders.

Movie Nights at Home

Even with the brighter weather and things opening back up in the outside world, we are still always going to be a huge fan of staying in, watching a movie and just enjoying our time together. You can’t beat piling all of the cushions and blankets on the couch, getting a big bowl of popcorn or our favourite snacks, putting on our cosiest SOCKSHOP shops and our comfiest pyjamas and watching a movie together.

With the kids favourite Heat Holders having Minions, Spider Man and Frozen characters on there, it’s no surprise that they are three of our favourite films to watch together. It’s funny because as much as I roll my eyes when they ask to watch Frozen for the fifty billionth time, I know that one day I would give anything to have this time back and this year more than ever, I am learning to soak up every last minute of their childhood while I can.

And there you have it, our three favourite ways to put a spring in our step! You can check out the full range of products from www.sockshop.co.uk and discover not only ways to keep those feet nice and cosy, but looking lovely and stylish too!