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The Little Book Of Lykke Review

It seems to be a common theme of mental health recovery that we begin to question our lives and the whole concept of happiness as a subsequence.  At least it was for me.  One of…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 0 comments September 10, 2017September 10, 2017 by Laura

Beautiful Gifts For Milestone Birthdays With GiftsOnline4U

We have two big milestone birthdays coming up in my family – my dad’s 60th later this month and my husband’s 40th early next year.  Does anyone else struggle to find great gifts for the men…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Home, Lifestyle, Reviews 0 comments September 2, 2017September 6, 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

5 Ways To Make The Most Of Late Summer (PLUS Giveaway From Childs Farm)

When schools begin returning it feels distinctly like the end of summer but, if recent years are anything to go by, September and even October sometimes prove to be fine, warm months in the UK.  So…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Holidays/days out, Motherhood, Recipe Round-up, Reviews, Tips 55 Comments August 30, 2017September 3, 2017 by Laura

Traditional Homewares From JD Williams

We have lived in our current home for almost six years now and, sadly, the only rooms we have decorated so far are the nursery and the conservatory/dining room.  Creating your perfect home environment can…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Home, Lifestyle, Reviews 1 Comment August 26, 2017August 25, 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

Book Review: Xalien Goes To School

You might remember this review from last year.  Xalien, our playful alien friend is now back for another adventure in Xalien Goes To School.  I leapt at the chance to review this one because it…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 0 comments August 13, 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

Seven Tips For A Great UK Holiday With Kids

I can’t lie, I love going on holiday abroad.  There’s something so wonderful about stepping off the plane into that burst of foreign heat and exploring surroundings, landmarks, people and food that are less familiar.  However,…

Posted in Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews, Tips 3 Comments July 28, 2017July 30, 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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