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Category: Self-care

The Perfect Self-Care Night In With One4All Gift Cards

Pre-Christmas family mania is in full swing this week as we take a sleigh ride towards the big day but I’ve happily put some plans in place to indulge in some self-care during what I call…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Holidays/days out, Home, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews, Self-care 0 comments December 20, 2017 by Laura

Three Christmas Card-Making Ideas

My arty side has always been restricted to writing, not art or crafting.  I’m messy and can’t draw or paint for toffee however during my feverish exploration of self-care ideas during the last five years…

Posted in Learning, Lifestyle, Reviews, Self-care, Tips 4 Comments December 20, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

Five Ways To Treat Yourself With One4All Gift Cards

Regular readers know I’m a big advocate of self-care, especially for parents and especially during the stressful, festive season.  You can’t pour from an empty cup, as they say, so it’s really important we take…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Holidays/days out, Home, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews, Self-care 29 Comments December 16, 2017December 16, 2017 by Laura

Five Brain Boosting Activities For The Whole Family

It’s all too easy to spend the festive period snuggled up indoors, using the chilly weather and dark evenings as an excuse to indulge in a little well-deserved laziness. However, Christmas is the perfect time…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Lifestyle, Self-care 0 comments November 29, 2017 by Laura

Seven Self-Care Ideas For Winter (Plus Giveaway)

Since my struggles with Anxiety began four and a half years ago I’ve learnt a great deal about self-care.  A phrase that previously would have made me cringe I now know how important taking time…

Posted in Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Depression, Giveaways, Home, Lifestyle, Recovery, Self-care 2 Comments November 23, 2017November 30, 2017 by Laura

A Beginner’s Guide To Card Making

I’m not arty.  Let’s just get that out there.  Creative, yes, in terms of writing.  But artistic ability?  Put it this way, my three year old can draw better stick figures than me.  But an…

Posted in Lifestyle, Reviews, Self-care 23 Comments November 18, 2016November 28, 2018 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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