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Create Your Perfect Valentine’s Day At Home

In life before kids, Valentine’s Day used to mean a weekend away to a nice hotel or, at the very least, dinner & drinks at a local restaurant but when you have little ones this…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up, Relationships, Reviews 1 Comment February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 by Laura

Mobile Monitoring App for Kids – Good Motherhood or a Risk?

Motherhood is not just about pregnancy. It is a lifelong relationship between the mother and child. After severing the umbilical cord, while the physical bond ends, a new bond forms – the psychological and emotional…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 4 Comments January 21, 2017June 5, 2017 by Laura

New Films For The New Year (Giveaway!)

As well as children’s book reviews I’ve decided to begin adding novel & film reviews to the blog this year too.  Before Caterpillar was born, Hubs and I would visit the cinema several times a month…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Film, Giveaways, Lifestyle, Reviews 0 comments January 17, 2017January 18, 2017 by Laura

Five Reasons Potty Training Is Taking Forever

Guest post brought to you by Jasmine Roberts at Potty HQ. Potty training should not be a burden to the parties involved; the parent as well as the toddler. However, if the initial approach is wrong,…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger, Motherhood, Reviews 2 Comments January 14, 2017March 17, 2017 by Laura

Need A Professional Service? Let Bidvine Do The Hard Work

I don’t know about you but when I know I need to hire someone – plumber, cleaner, swimming lessons for Caterpillar etc – my heart sinks a little bit.  Unless you have a brilliant personal recommendation,…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Lifestyle, Reviews 0 comments January 13, 2017June 12, 2017 by Laura

What’s In Our Christmas Eve Box?

I’ll confess, I’ve had kind of a downer on Christmas Eve boxes in the past.  Why do we need to make Christmas even more magical?  Do our kids really need more presents?  This is extra…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Caterpillar Corner, Giveaways, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 2 Comments December 16, 2016December 15, 2016 by Laura

Six Creative & Educational Preschooler Gift Ideas

When shopping for our children’s Christmas presents I think it can be easy to stick to big character toys or expensive electronic items when, in fact, the smaller gifts often end up being enjoyed for longer.  I’ve…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Caterpillar Corner, Motherhood, Reviews 0 comments December 2, 2016December 2, 2016 by Laura

Beautiful Clothes & Business Opportunity

Shopping for clothes for Caterpillar is so much more enjoyable than shopping for myself these days (not to mention the fact that he is a far superior model than me!). I squealed a little bit…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Caterpillar Corner, Reviews 0 comments November 11, 2016 by Laura

Know Your Maternity Bras

I don’t mind admitting I’m one of the worst culprits when it comes to bra knowledge.  I tend to choose my bras based on how pretty they are and whether they actually come in a…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Motherhood 0 comments November 5, 2016October 22, 2018 by Laura

Perfect Parties with Kit & Caboodle

I never understood the significance of a child’s birthday party until I became a parent myself. It’s only now that I realise it’s not only a celebration for the child but for the parents too.…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Motherhood, Reviews 10 Comments November 2, 2016November 1, 2016 by Laura

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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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