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Create Your Perfect Valentine’s Day At Home

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…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up, Relationships, Reviews 1 Comment February 8, 2017February 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

Five Tips For Parents To Combat Christmas Stress

During life BC (Before Children) Christmas was a fairly relaxed and subdued affair. Maybe you fondly recalled the excitement of being a child at Christmas, but as an adult it was just an excuse for…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Guest Blogger, Lifestyle, Motherhood 2 Comments December 14, 2016December 6, 2016 by Laura

A Big Thank You

This blog has changed a great deal since I began writing in Spring 2015.  What started as a reflection on my postnatal depression recovery, and a journal of my remaining struggles, as since grown into…

Posted in Blogging, Lifestyle, Peer Support 135 Comments November 30, 2016January 1, 2017 by Laura

Advent Activity Jar

Since Caterpillar and I enjoy crafty things and baking I’ve decided to bite the bullet this year and do an advent activity jar.  I admit, I may live to regret this even by day five…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Lifestyle, Motherhood 5 Comments November 23, 2016November 22, 2016 by Laura

Perfect Parties with Kit & Caboodle

I never understood the significance of a child’s birthday party until I became a parent myself. It’s only now that I realise it’s not only a celebration for the child but for the parents too.…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Motherhood, Reviews 10 Comments November 2, 2016November 1, 2016 by Laura

Eight Essentials For 2 to 3 Year Olds

Following my two previous favourites lists – for baby’s first year and 1-2 year olds I’ve decided to complete this mini series with a round up of everything Caterpillar and I loved from aged 2…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Motherhood, Reviews 7 Comments October 7, 2016October 10, 2016 by Laura

The Best Home Essential Catalogues

Disclosure: Today’s guest post is written & sponsored by www.latesthome.co.uk.   Linens for the dinning room table, new decor for the home, or other small items to place around the home or bedrooms, are all available…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 3 Comments September 27, 2016September 21, 2016 by Laura

Super Simple Rocky Road

This is easily my simplest recipe to date – and the most naughty – but really delicious.  My favourite thing about Rocky Road is that essentially you can add anything you like, and leave out…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 8 Comments September 26, 2016September 21, 2016 by Laura

Best Toddler Buys For 1 To 2 year olds

A few weeks ago I posted Ten Best Baby Buys For The First Year, today I’ve decided to carry on the mini series with our favourites from Caterpillar’s first birthday onwards. That’s Not My…sensory books Despite…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Motherhood, Reviews 33 Comments September 21, 2016September 20, 2016 by Laura

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