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Magformers Review

I mentioned this awesome construction toy during my post – Six Creative & Educational Preschooler Gift Ideas – but Caterpillar and I love it so much we feel it deserves a review all of it’s…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Learning, Motherhood, Reviews 0 comments April 20, 2017April 18, 2017 by Laura

There’s Always Something New To Learn About Anxiety

Every time I’ve struggled with anxiety I’ve ended up realising that it’s actually a learning experience. This doesn’t mean I enjoy it, believe me – I wouldn’t wish these experiences on anyone. However, I can’t…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 6 Comments April 17, 2017April 18, 2017 by Laura

Best Bolognese With Extra Veggies

Spaghetti Bolognese has become such a staple food in the UK we’ve practically adopted it as our own, and it’s with that mentality that I’m sharing my own take on it as I fear the…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 0 comments February 20, 2017February 18, 2017 by Laura

What Are Phonics?

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…

Posted in Motherhood, Reviews 0 comments February 15, 2017February 18, 2017 by Laura

Woodland Hedgehugs – Book Review & Giveaway

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…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Caterpillar Corner, Creative Kids, Giveaways, Reviews 1 Comment February 6, 2017 by Laura

Peanut Butter & Nutella Cupcakes

You can tell I’ve fallen off the healthy eating wagon already and it’s not even the end of Jan!  Not good. However, what is good is this yummy recipe for peanut butter cupcakes. Caterpillar insisted on…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 0 comments January 30, 2017April 9, 2017 by Laura

Crazy Chefs – Orchard Toys Review

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…

Posted in Motherhood, Reviews 1 Comment January 28, 2017February 18, 2017 by Laura

Guest Blogging Opportunity – Creative Kids

A quick post to let you know about a new guest series I’m starting.  Some of you may remember that last year I ran the My Mountain series, offering a platform for other bloggers & parents…

Posted in Blogging, Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Motherhood 8 Comments January 8, 2017 by Laura

Book Review: That’s NOT How You Do It! by Ariane Hofmann-Maniyar

Welcome back to Butterfly Book Club for 2017 – I hope to have lots more fabulous picturebooks to share with you this year, plus a few novels tossed in too for good measure because why…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 0 comments January 8, 2017 by Laura

What’s In Our Christmas Eve Box?

I’ll confess, I’ve had kind of a downer on Christmas Eve boxes in the past.  Why do we need to make Christmas even more magical?  Do our kids really need more presents?  This is extra…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Caterpillar Corner, Giveaways, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 2 Comments December 16, 2016December 15, 2016 by Laura

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