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Book Review: Mr Moon Wakes Up by Jemima Sharpe

This week I have a perfect bedtime read for your little ones.  Jemima Sharpe’s Mr Moon Wakes Up has a mythical, dreamlike quality that is coupled with lovely, soothing illustrations and will help to lull…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 15 Comments June 5, 2016July 21, 2016 by Laura

Natural & Beautiful Mealtimes with Vibrant Home

I first discovered Vibrant Home when I reviewed their beautiful stationery as part of my mother’s day gift guide, their homewares are so bright, fun and well…vibrant! Today I’m focusing on their melamine tableware range.…

Posted in Reviews 8 Comments June 2, 2016June 29, 2016 by Laura

Book Review: Mum… by Morty Sey & Scott Chegg

Happy Sunday, everyone, and welcome back to the Butterfly Book Club.  Today I have got such a gem to share with you, and it’s made even sweeter for me since the writers come from my…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 22 Comments May 29, 2016June 6, 2016 by Laura

Child Development Through Play with Brainboost

I’ve mentioned previously how I’m not particularly gifted at imaginative play or general silliness but as Caterpillar is growing I’m finding myself really enjoying the more educational and developmental side of play. He’s recently been…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Giveaways, Reviews 25 Comments May 25, 2016June 7, 2016 by Laura

Book Review: Maverick Early Readers

Regular readers will know my passion for reading, I was a total bookworm as a youngster and I love to share this pleasure with Caterpillar.  He loves being read to and is currently at a…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 41 Comments May 22, 2016May 29, 2016 by Laura

Baby & Toddler Snack Review plus Organix Giveaway

I mentioned briefly in my previous post – Baby-Led Weaning: First Foods & Favourites – some of Caterpillar’s favourite shop-bought snacks, especially when he was first weaned, but today I’ll be reviewing some in more…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Caterpillar Corner, Giveaways, Reviews 57 Comments May 18, 2016June 28, 2016 by Laura

Spring Clean Your Child’s Wardrobe With Lucy & Lewis

I’ve always been a hoarder but since having Caterpillar the amount of stuff in our house seems to have gotten completely out of control. The volume of clothes and toys generated by one small human…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Reviews 18 Comments April 28, 2016May 6, 2016 by Laura

Scary Anger: My PPD story – Guest Post by Samoina at PPD Island

Thanks for your comments on last week’s post about how tricky going back to work can be after having a family.  This week we have Samoina from PPD Island sharing a really personal story of…

Posted in Depression, Guest Blogger, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Peer Support, Recovery 16 Comments April 23, 2016April 28, 2016 by Laura

Book Review: A Trio Of Fun Picture Books by Giles Paley-Phillips

Caterpillar & I have recently discovered another great children’s author – Giles Paley-Philips – and I’m sharing three of his books with you this week. The Fearsome Beastie I’m a big horror fan, mainly due…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 6 Comments April 18, 2016 by Laura

Spring Lambs & Lots of Laughs at Marsh Farm

Hubs and I are huge animal lovers and used to regularly visits zoos and farms even before we had children (sometimes we’d try to borrow someone else’s child for legitimacy). So it’s no surprise that…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Holidays/days out, Reviews 7 Comments April 13, 2016April 18, 2016 by Laura

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