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On The First Day Of Parenting – Five Ways To Prepare For A Less Stressful Christmas

Hello and thank you for hopping over from The Newby Tribe and welcome to the 1st day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is More2Explore who are offering an Adventure Belt and the theme is preparing to survive the…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Holidays/days out, Motherhood 4 Comments December 13, 2017December 13, 2017 by Laura

Five Brain Boosting Activities For The Whole Family

It’s all too easy to spend the festive period snuggled up indoors, using the chilly weather and dark evenings as an excuse to indulge in a little well-deserved laziness. However, Christmas is the perfect time…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Lifestyle, Self-care 0 comments November 29, 2017 by Laura

Is Puglia the new perfect holiday destination for families?

Puglia is certainly the up and coming place to visit in Italy at the moment. Whilst 10-20 years ago, tourists may have flocked to Tuscany, people are now searching out that new, unspoilt area of…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Reviews, Tips 0 comments November 25, 2017 by Laura

Seven Self-Care Ideas For Winter (Plus Giveaway)

Since my struggles with Anxiety began four and a half years ago I’ve learnt a great deal about self-care.  A phrase that previously would have made me cringe I now know how important taking time…

Posted in Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Depression, Giveaways, Home, Lifestyle, Recovery, Self-care 2 Comments November 23, 2017November 30, 2017 by Laura

Orchard Toys – Games Compendium Review

One of my favourite blogger roles is being an ambassador for Orchard Toys.  Caterpillar is game obsessed.  He chooses a board game over almost any other toy or activity and so far we’ve reviewed some fantastic…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Reviews 52 Comments November 11, 2017November 17, 2017 by Laura

Role Play & Science With What2Buy4Kids

I’m afraid I’ve become something I never wanted to be – someone who starts their Christmas shopping in September.  When you have quite a lot of children in your life it’s important to get in there…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Reviews 0 comments October 1, 2017October 1, 2017 by Laura

Beautiful Gifts For Milestone Birthdays With GiftsOnline4U

We have two big milestone birthdays coming up in my family – my dad’s 60th later this month and my husband’s 40th early next year.  Does anyone else struggle to find great gifts for the men…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Home, Lifestyle, Reviews 0 comments September 2, 2017September 6, 2017 by Laura

Balancing Ladders Game – Review & Giveaway With Wood & Wonder

I just love the look & feel of wooden toys and games, they always feel so much stronger than their plastic counterparts and I love the retro element.  Wood and Wonder are a great brand…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Reviews 87 Comments August 31, 2017September 3, 2017 by Laura

5 Ways To Make The Most Of Late Summer (PLUS Giveaway From Childs Farm)

When schools begin returning it feels distinctly like the end of summer but, if recent years are anything to go by, September and even October sometimes prove to be fine, warm months in the UK.  So…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Holidays/days out, Motherhood, Recipe Round-up, Reviews, Tips 55 Comments August 30, 2017September 3, 2017 by Laura

Traditional Homewares From JD Williams

We have lived in our current home for almost six years now and, sadly, the only rooms we have decorated so far are the nursery and the conservatory/dining room.  Creating your perfect home environment can…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Home, Lifestyle, Reviews 1 Comment August 26, 2017August 25, 2017 by Laura

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I'm a PND & Anxiety survivor and self-confessed "good enough" mum to two hilarious & challenging kids aged 10 & 4. Here you can find 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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