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Creative Kids: How Messy Play can Benefit Toddlers’ Language

Welcome to the final Creative Kids post of 2017!  Caterpillar and I have been big messy plans since he was tiny so I’m really to share this post from Jenny at Rabbit Ideas.   ‘Messy play’- this phrase seems to…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Learning, Learning & Play 0 comments December 12, 2017 by Laura

Creative Kids: Five Great Ways To Paint Without A Brush

Welcome back to Creative Kids!  If you’re looking for some great indoor fun for the upcoming school holidays you’ll love today’s post from Ruth at Craft With Cartwright… In my time as a teacher and…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Learning, Learning & Play 1 Comment December 5, 2017December 4, 2017 by Laura

Orchard Toys – Games Compendium Review

One of my favourite blogger roles is being an ambassador for Orchard Toys.  Caterpillar is game obsessed.  He chooses a board game over almost any other toy or activity and so far we’ve reviewed some fantastic…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Reviews 52 Comments November 11, 2017November 17, 2017 by Laura

Creative Kids: Muddy Ice Cream Parlour

Welcome back to Creative Kids!  I’m so excited to be sharing today’s post by Neve at We The Parents as it’s one of the most creative messy play ideas I’ve ever seen, and I’m looking…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Learning, Learning & Play 2 Comments October 3, 2017October 2, 2017 by Laura

Role Play & Science With What2Buy4Kids

I’m afraid I’ve become something I never wanted to be – someone who starts their Christmas shopping in September.  When you have quite a lot of children in your life it’s important to get in there…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Reviews 0 comments October 1, 2017October 1, 2017 by Laura

Balancing Ladders Game – Review & Giveaway With Wood & Wonder

I just love the look & feel of wooden toys and games, they always feel so much stronger than their plastic counterparts and I love the retro element.  Wood and Wonder are a great brand…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Reviews 87 Comments August 31, 2017September 3, 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

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

Parenting Is A Messy Business

The media just love to pit women against each other, don’t they? Especially mothers.  There are a million different ways to parent – everything from breast vs bottle, spoon-fed vs baby-led, attachment vs authoritative –…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Debate, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 35 Comments August 9, 2017August 17, 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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