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Author: Laura

Jimmy’s Farm – The Best Bits

After first visiting Jimmy’s Farm in Suffolk two years ago we’ve been looking for a chance to go back.  We figured rather than just spend our last day at Center Parcs travelling, we’d stop in…

Posted in Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews, Tips 0 comments July 19, 2017July 18, 2017 by Laura

3 Tricks To Keep Kids Healthy

Today’s children face a lot of health problems that earlier generations never imagined. Sedentary lifestyles and high-calorie foods have led to an obesity epidemic that has quadrupled in size over the last 30 years. Unclean…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 1 Comment July 18, 2017July 17, 2017 by Laura

Chorizo & Ricotta Cannelloni

It may not be as healthy as the traditional spinach but if you’re not a big lover of greens this slightly spicy chorizo alternative is really delicious. What You Need Cannelloni tubes A few handfuls…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up, recipes 1 Comment July 17, 2017July 4, 2017 by Laura

Maverick Early Readers – Review & Giveaway

Reading has always been important in our house and I’ve enjoyed the special bonding time it has given Caterpillar and I from when he was very young.  As he now approaches his first year at…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 65 Comments July 16, 2017July 17, 2017 by Laura

Is Your Home Harming Your Pet?

Every family wants its pets to live long, healthy lives. Unfortunately, you probably have some things in your home that could harm your pet’s health. Is your home harming your pet? Look for these three…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 2 Comments July 14, 2017July 3, 2017 by Laura

Eight Snack Ideas For Preschoolers (Plus Organix Giveaway)

It sounds so silly but dealing with Caterpillar’s constant demand for snacks is currently one of the my most difficult parenting challenges.  I beg you to tell me in the comments that I’m not alone…

Posted in Giveaways, Motherhood, recipes, Reviews, Tips 43 Comments July 13, 2017 by Laura

Center Parcs – What’s All The Fuss About?

I’ve been curious about Center Parcs since childhood.  We had fabulous times at other UK holiday parks but Center Parcs had never been on the menu, presumably due to cost and the fact that we’re…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Reviews 12 Comments July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 by Laura

4 Tips for When Your Kid Has a Cold

As a parent, watching your kid suffer through a cold is awful. Along with renting favorite movies and building comfortable pillow forts in the living room, use some safe home remedies to help your child…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 1 Comment July 8, 2017June 24, 2017 by Laura

5 Tips To Prep The Home For Your First Born

Up until the arrival of your firstborn, and even afterwards, you will be given advice as to how to take care of your baby, what to do and what not to do. It can become…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 2 Comments July 6, 2017July 10, 2017 by Laura

Nine Awesome Toys & Activities For 3-4 Year Olds

Favourites lists are becoming a bit of a tradition on this blog and you can find links to mine and Caterpillar’s favourite toys and products up to age three below.  Today I wanted to summarise…

Posted in Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 0 comments July 5, 2017July 4, 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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