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Author: Laura

5 Reasons To Seek Help For Postnatal Depression & Anxiety

Seeking help for Postnatal Depression, or any mental health issue, can be a very scary and difficult process but it’s also one of the most important things you’ll do in your life. Sadly, accessing help…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 0 comments August 29, 2017August 30, 2017 by Laura

Traditional Homewares From JD Williams

We have lived in our current home for almost six years now and, sadly, the only rooms we have decorated so far are the nursery and the conservatory/dining room.  Creating your perfect home environment can…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Home, Lifestyle, Reviews 1 Comment August 26, 2017August 25, 2017 by Laura

Feeding Your Family As A Working Mum – Guest Post by Mom Trusted Choice

We have a new guest blogger joining the My Mountain series today. One of Barbara’s biggest struggles was finding the time to cook nutritious meals for her kids while working full time, something I’m sure many of…

Posted in Guest Blogger, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Tips 1 Comment August 25, 2017September 1, 2017 by Laura

Back To School Review & Giveaway

I don’t know if it’s because Caterpillar is about to begin his first year at full time school or just because I’ve always been a bit of geek for back to school shopping but I…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 0 comments August 24, 2017August 24, 2017 by Laura

Beef Stroganoff

This beef stroganoff recipe has been a firm favourite with Hubs and I for many years – I adapted it using several other recipes and removed what we didn’t like and added more of what…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up, recipes 1 Comment August 21, 2017August 21, 2017 by Laura

Gratitude – A Guest Post By Wanderlust & Wetwipes

Thanks so much for everyone who read and shared last week’s My Mountain post from Coffee With Katie.  Today we have Emma from Wanderlust & Wetwipes talking about practicing gratitude which is something I feel personally…

Posted in Guest Blogger, Learning, Lifestyle, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Tips 0 comments August 18, 2017August 14, 2017 by Laura

Trying New Baking Kits From Sweetpea Pantry PLUS giveaway

Caterpillar’s love of baking has only grown since we last tried out some Sweetpea Pantry kits. I love that now he’s four he can do a lot more in the kitchen and wants to be involved…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, recipes, Reviews 31 Comments August 16, 2017August 16, 2017 by Laura

Accepting Anxiety Relapses

One of the worst things you can hear when you’re experiencing Anxiety or Depression is that these conditions can be a lifelong battle. Even typing those words triggers a wave of fear and hopelessness –…

Posted in Anxiety, Birth & Miscarriage, Depression, Learning, Motherhood, Recovery 1 Comment August 15, 2017February 20, 2018 by Laura

Book Review: Xalien Goes To School

You might remember this review from last year.  Xalien, our playful alien friend is now back for another adventure in Xalien Goes To School.  I leapt at the chance to review this one because it…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 0 comments August 13, 2017 by Laura

How To Survive Pregnancy Sickness – Guest Post By Coffee With Katie

I’m excited to have some new guest bloggers coming up, sharing their parenting struggles as part of the My Mountain series. Today I’m sharing a post from Katie at Coffee With Katie.   Last time I…

Posted in Birth & Miscarriage, Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Peer Support, Pregnancy, Tips 1 Comment August 11, 2017August 12, 2017 by Laura

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I'm a PND & Anxiety survivor and self-confessed "good enough" mum to two hilarious & challenging kids aged 10 & 4. Here you can find lots of Anxiety Management techniques as well as tips & self-care ideas for keeping mentally and emotionally well as a parent.

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