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I’m stepping away from children’s books for this week’s Butterfly Book Club to tell you about a new thriller by Jennifer Gilmore – Isolation Junction. As an added bonus there’s a chance to win a…
Caterpillar begins full time school in September and I’m really excited for this new stage in our lives. I want to support him in any way I can but it’s been a while since I…
Today is National Pizza Day. Did you know that? I didn’t but I see absolutely no reason why the glorious, cheesy, deliciousness that is pizza shouldn’t be celebrated throughout the nation. To acknowledge such a…
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…
You may recall my post from last summer about all the outdoor fun Caterpillar and I were inspired to have by the Persil Dirt Is Good app. Teaching my son about the world around us…
Upon request, Caterpillar received almost entirely games for Christmas and he’s been loving them all. I’m so happy he is at a good age for games now as it’s something I really enjoy doing too…
I have a more classical story for you this week. Generally this type of genre isn’t a picture book I’d usually go for but this story about family is sweet and wholesome. The Paddlings (love the…
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…
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,…
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,…