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The Magic of Messy Play with Zimpli Kids

My husband will attest to the fact that I’m definitely NOT a clean and tidy person. I know lots of people shy away from messy play but I quite enjoy it – it’s different, creative…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Caterpillar Corner, Reviews 15 Comments June 15, 2016June 30, 2016 by Laura

Becoming Dry At Night With A Bedwetting Alarm

Disclosure: Today’s guest post is written & sponsored by The Bedwetting Doctor. Bedwetting, although not often discussed, is much more common than you might think – in the UK, around half a million children aged…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 0 comments June 13, 2016August 3, 2017 by Laura

Celebrating National Picnic Week with Organix

At Easter, I teamed up with Organix to share some fab spring recipes and today we’re back again – this time to celebrate National Picnic Week (11-19 June). There’s something so wonderfully British about a picnic…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, recipes 2 Comments June 11, 2016May 30, 2016 by Laura

Moustache Cookies with BusyBakers Box

Cooking and baking is a big passion of mine and one I’d love to pass on to Caterpillar, and so far he does seem really engaged with making cakes and biscuits.  Like many mums and…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, recipes, Reviews 23 Comments June 9, 2016June 15, 2016 by Laura

Mummy-On-Demand

It’s 10.15am. Here is a somewhat abridged list of everything my son has demanded of me since 5am: 8 toilet trips (including one at 5am, the joy, and twice more while I was in the…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Motherhood, Relationships 26 Comments June 8, 2016June 15, 2016 by Laura

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

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

Learning To Parent A Strong Willed Boy – Guest Post by Kamsin Kaneko

Happy Friday and welcome back to My Mountain.  I’ve always been of awe of single parents but Ella’s post last week really captured how it can feel, thanks so much for everyone’s lovely comments.  This…

Posted in Guest Blogger, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges 38 Comments May 27, 2016June 3, 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

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