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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

Creative Kids: Peek-A-Boo Family Apple Tree (Plus Free Printable!)

Such a fun, adorable idea from this week’s Creative Kids guest blogger, Lauren from Sophie’s Nursery.   This super “Peek-A-Boo Family Tree” is a delightful game for young children who are learning their family & friends names…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Lifestyle, Motherhood 0 comments April 4, 2017April 3, 2017 by Laura

Creative Kids: Waste Not! – How To Turn Your Child’s Mess into a Masterpiece

This week’s Creative Kids guest blogger is the incredibly gifted Tanya Mariadross. Kids. Messy little blighters, aren’t they? I feel like I spend about 95% of my time cleaning up after my 10 month and 2…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Lifestyle, Motherhood 3 Comments February 28, 2017February 27, 2017 by Laura

Love Them & Leave Them by Sue Shepherd – Extract & Giveaway!

Thanks to everyone who entered last week’s giveaway, I have another for you today.  This time it’s for a copy of Love Them And Leave Them by Sue Shepherd. So, what’s it all about? Sometimes…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 1 Comment February 26, 2017February 25, 2017 by Laura

Isolation Junction by Jennifer Gilmore – Author Interview & Giveaway!

I’m stepping away from children’s books for this week’s Butterfly Book Club to tell you about a new thriller by Jennifer Gilmore – Isolation Junction.  As an added bonus there’s a chance to win a…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 2 Comments February 19, 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

World Food Inspired Pizzas (and a Sweetpea Pantry Giveaway!)

Today is National Pizza Day.  Did you know that?  I didn’t but I see absolutely no reason why the glorious, cheesy, deliciousness that is pizza shouldn’t be celebrated throughout the nation.  To acknowledge such a…

Posted in Giveaways, Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up, Reviews 1 Comment February 9, 2017February 10, 2017 by Laura

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

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

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

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