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Five TV Shows I’ll Be Watching In 2018

A few weeks ago I tried to explain to my four year old that when I was young there were only four TV channels, nothing “on demand” and he’d only be able to watch kids…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Film, Lifestyle, Reviews, Self-care 3 Comments January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 by Laura

Five Reasons Why Routine Can Improve Your Mental Health

We’re now a full week into 2018 and I couldn’t be happier about that.  I mentioned last week about the struggles I experience during the “crimbo limbo” and how by the time New Year’s Eve…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Self-care, Tips 3 Comments January 10, 2018February 20, 2018 by Laura

Nine Practical Tips For Beating The January Blues

January is generally considered to be the worst month of the year.  A culmination of no money, dark mornings and a body still suffering from the excesses of the holiday season results in a low…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Learning, Lifestyle, Recovery, Self-care, Tips 2 Comments January 4, 2018December 10, 2018 by Laura

Our Favourite Christmas Gifts With One4All Gift Cards

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas?  As the final installment of my collaboration with One4All Gift Cards I wanted to share with you three of our favourite gifts from this year, all of…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Lifestyle, Reviews 0 comments December 28, 2017January 2, 2018 by Laura

2017 Highlights

Similar to last year, 2017 has been another mixed bag year for me.  It seems they all are these days to be honest and that’s okay; life is full of ups and downs and if…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Advocacy, Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery, Self-care 0 comments December 24, 2017December 3, 2018 by Laura

12 Ways Parents Can Relax This Festive Season

Christmas is an incredibly busy and sometimes stressful time for parents so when you finally get a few hours to relax, whether that be miraculously during the lead up or just after Christmas, make sure…

Posted in Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Self-care 2 Comments December 23, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

Five Ideas For Practicing Mindfulness Outside This Christmas

It’s tempting during Winter to want to stay warm and cozy indoors but getting out into the fresh air and being around nature is a great way to relieve holiday stress and practice mindfulness, something which…

Posted in Anxiety, Holidays/days out, Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Self-care, Tips 0 comments December 22, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

The Perfect Self-Care Night In With One4All Gift Cards

Pre-Christmas family mania is in full swing this week as we take a sleigh ride towards the big day but I’ve happily put some plans in place to indulge in some self-care during what I call…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Holidays/days out, Home, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews, Self-care 0 comments December 20, 2017 by Laura

Three Christmas Card-Making Ideas

My arty side has always been restricted to writing, not art or crafting.  I’m messy and can’t draw or paint for toffee however during my feverish exploration of self-care ideas during the last five years…

Posted in Learning, Lifestyle, Reviews, Self-care, Tips 4 Comments December 20, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

On The Seventh Day Of Parenting – What’s In Our 2017 Christmas Eve Box?

Hello and thank you for hopping over from Bubbablue and Me and welcome to the 7th day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Bertie Blue Crafts who are offering a magnetic photo frame for door and the…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 2 Comments December 19, 2017December 13, 2017 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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