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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

Provasil: Can It Boost Your Memory, Focus, and Mental Performance?

It’s obvious that you would want to increase your mental capacity naturally; however, the chances are that you would not have time to create a diet plan that includes all the nutrients that your brain…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 1 Comment July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 by Laura

An Open Letter To BBC Panorama

Dear BBC Panorama Just over four years ago I gave birth to my son, we were both completely healthy. Eight weeks later I was suicidal. What began as a hormone crash had escalated to severe…

Posted in Anxiety, Debate, Depression, Film, Lifestyle, Pregnancy, Recovery 0 comments July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 by Laura

How To Tackle Dust In Your Kids’ Rooms

If you find your children are coughing, sneezing, and suffering from a stuffy nose, then they might not have a cold. They might be suffering from allergies. If they’re struggling to breathe or wheezing, then…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 0 comments July 25, 2017July 17, 2017 by Laura

Seven Housework Tips For Lazy, Busy Mums

For someone who doesn’t enjoy cleaning and housework I have a really weird habit.  I love watching my favourite You Tubers show off their cleaning routines and their lovely minimalist houses.  My house is definitely not…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Tips 2 Comments July 22, 2017July 23, 2017 by Laura

Kid Friendly Healthy Home

A large part of keeping children healthy and safe is maintaining a clean home. A dirty, cluttered house is full of potential hazards for kids. Dirt, dust, and mold can be removed; sharp objects like…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 0 comments July 20, 2017July 17, 2017 by Laura

Jimmy’s Farm – The Best Bits

After first visiting Jimmy’s Farm in Suffolk two years ago we’ve been looking for a chance to go back.  We figured rather than just spend our last day at Center Parcs travelling, we’d stop in…

Posted in Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews, Tips 0 comments July 19, 2017July 18, 2017 by Laura

3 Tricks To Keep Kids Healthy

Today’s children face a lot of health problems that earlier generations never imagined. Sedentary lifestyles and high-calorie foods have led to an obesity epidemic that has quadrupled in size over the last 30 years. Unclean…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 1 Comment July 18, 2017July 17, 2017 by Laura

Chorizo & Ricotta Cannelloni

It may not be as healthy as the traditional spinach but if you’re not a big lover of greens this slightly spicy chorizo alternative is really delicious. What You Need Cannelloni tubes A few handfuls…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up, recipes 1 Comment July 17, 2017July 4, 2017 by Laura

Maverick Early Readers – Review & Giveaway

Reading has always been important in our house and I’ve enjoyed the special bonding time it has given Caterpillar and I from when he was very young.  As he now approaches his first year at…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 65 Comments July 16, 2017July 17, 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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