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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

Book Review: Dr Hedgehog Series

I’m not a huge fan of sagas and series’ when it comes to my own reading tastes but I love them for kids.  Caterpillar seems to really enjoy revisiting familiar characters for a new adventure…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 15 Comments September 18, 2016September 20, 2016 by Laura

The Benefits of Baby & Toddler Classes

One of the most difficult things about being a new mum is the loneliness and isolation.  For me, it was totally unanticipated.  I had several friends with babies and lots of family nearby so I…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Holidays/days out, Motherhood, Relationships, Reviews 32 Comments September 16, 2016September 23, 2016 by Laura

What Are Your Parenting Values? Course Review & Giveaway From Life Hacks For Kids

I’m not a fan of parenting advice.  I don’t believe anyone should tell anyone else how to raise their children and what choices to make.  So, generally, if I saw something marked as a parenting…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Motherhood, Reviews 12 Comments September 14, 2016October 5, 2016 by Laura

How To Entertain The Family With Colouring Books

Disclosure: Today’s guest post is written & sponsored by www.colouringbooks.org.uk. Who doesn’t love colouring? It is cathartic, allowing you to go back to a younger age (as an adult) where you had little to worry about.…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 0 comments September 13, 2016September 12, 2016 by Laura

Chilli & Garlic Lamb Kofte

This week I’ve tried to recreate one of our favourite meals from our local Turkish restaurant – not quite as delicious but not a bad effort and the mister was very complimentary. What You Need…

Posted in Recipe Round-up, recipes 27 Comments September 12, 2016September 18, 2016 by Laura

Monstersaurus Live!

On Saturday Caterpillar and I were lucky enough to see Monstersaurus Live at the Palace Theatre in Southend. I’m a huge theatre lover and really look forward to taking Caterpillar to see shows like this now that he…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Holidays/days out, Reviews 12 Comments August 31, 2016September 12, 2016 by Laura

Healthy Tuna Pasta Bake

Welcome back to Recipe Roundup and thanks for all your lovely feedback despite my half-decent cooking and decidedly mediocre food photography! Sticking with the Slimming World friendly theme (to try to keep myself a little…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 8 Comments August 29, 2016September 3, 2016 by Laura

The Importance of Treating Yourself – A Wonderful Giveaway from Blossoming Gifts

Regular readers know that I’m a big fan of self-care. As a parent, we spend a huge amount of time taking care of others and often forget that we deserve treats too – perhaps now…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Motherhood, Reviews 31 Comments August 23, 2016September 3, 2016 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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