Boys Bedroom Makeover
We’ve been promising Caterpillar a new bedroom for a while now and with the imminent arrival of his little sister our timescale became a little tighter. Since he’s now six years old we wanted to find…
Tag: Lifestyle
Blogging Anniversary: Three Years Of The Butterfly Mother
I often wonder what I’d be doing with my time if I’d never suffered from PND and begun this blog. Would I have found another hobby to fill my time and help me establish my…
Spring Has Finally Arrived With Boho Betty
When I left the house yesterday morning I told Caterpillar that I could sense the impending Spring. He looked at me like I was completely mad, in a way that only small children can, and…
Positivity – Five Quick Tips For Turning Your Mood Around
These positivity tips for the mind are useful both if you suffer from depression & anxiety or if you’re just stuck in a bad mood rut at the moment. Recovering from a mental health issue obviously…
What Is Mindful Meditation?
I’ve talked about both mindfulness and meditation quite a bit on this blog and I’ve shared how both have helped me to overcome Anxiety & Depression. But I’m definitely not an expert, and always interested…
The Benefits Of Meditation
I had never even heard of the word mindfulness before my son’s birth in 2013. I thought meditation was for monks and hippies and had nothing to do with real life. Fast-forward a few weeks…
Italian Cookery – The Ultimate In Self-Care
Regular readers will know I’m a big advocate of self-care for parents, as well as ensuring we stay connected to the hobbies and interests we had before entering the parenting journey. So when I was…
Traditional Bathroom Makeover
We’ve been living in our current home for over six years but haven’t had the time or money to do as much to it as we’d like. Your home should be your sanctuary – especially…
Why Gender Selection Is Wrong & Should Be Illegal Everywhere
One of the many things I’ve learnt since becoming a parent is that there is no such thing as a “right” way to do something. Nothing infuriates me more than when people feel forced or obligated…
Five TV Shows I’ll Be Watching In 2018
A few weeks ago I tried to explain to my four year old that when I was young there were only four TV channels, nothing “on demand” and he’d only be able to watch kids…