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2017 Highlights

Similar to last year, 2017 has been another mixed bag year for me.  It seems they all are these days to be honest and that’s okay; life is full of ups and downs and if…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Advocacy, Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery, Self-care 0 comments December 24, 2017December 3, 2018 by Laura

Wishes for 2018

For the last two years my Christmas wish for my family has been the same – to bring a new a baby into the fold. After recovering from PND and finally finding the courage to…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Anxiety, Birth & Miscarriage, Brand/Sponsored, Home, Learning, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Recovery 4 Comments December 21, 2017December 3, 2018 by Laura

On The Seventh Day Of Parenting – What’s In Our 2017 Christmas Eve Box?

Hello and thank you for hopping over from Bubbablue and Me and welcome to the 7th day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Bertie Blue Crafts who are offering a magnetic photo frame for door and the…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 2 Comments December 19, 2017December 13, 2017 by Laura

Nanny Skews’ Cheese Straws

When I heard today’s prompt cheese straws were the very first thing that popped into my head.  These simple pastry snacks are our family’s biggest Christmas tradition.  My paternal nan always made them when we were…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Home, Lifestyle, Motherhood, recipes, Tips 5 Comments December 18, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

On The Third Day Of Parenting – Nine Family Friendly Christmas Activities

Hello and thank you for hopping over from Welsh Mum Of One and welcome to the 3rd day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is It’s A Sling Thing who are offering a Ergobaby Original Carrier and the theme…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Holidays/days out, Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 19 Comments December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 by Laura

On The First Day Of Parenting – Five Ways To Prepare For A Less Stressful Christmas

Hello and thank you for hopping over from The Newby Tribe and welcome to the 1st day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is More2Explore who are offering an Adventure Belt and the theme is preparing to survive the…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Holidays/days out, Motherhood 4 Comments December 13, 2017December 13, 2017 by Laura

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Hi, I’m Laura…

I'm a PND & Anxiety survivor and self-confessed "good enough" mum to a hilarious but challenging 5-year-old, with a second baby due in May 2019 (eeek!). I share 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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