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Nanny Skews’ Cheese Straws

When I heard today’s prompt cheese straws were the very first thing that popped into my head.  These simple pastry snacks are our family’s biggest Christmas tradition.  My paternal nan always made them when we were…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Home, Lifestyle, Motherhood, recipes, Tips 5 Comments December 18, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

Seven Unique Ways To Spread Christmas Magic

You begin to see Christmas with fresh eyes when you’re a parent and I’m always trying to help Caterpillar to feel gratitude for everything he has. Today I want to share a few simple, inexpensive…

Posted in Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews, Tips 4 Comments December 17, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

Five Ways To Treat Yourself With One4All Gift Cards

Regular readers know I’m a big advocate of self-care, especially for parents and especially during the stressful, festive season.  You can’t pour from an empty cup, as they say, so it’s really important we take…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Holidays/days out, Home, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews, Self-care 29 Comments December 16, 2017December 16, 2017 by Laura

Five Tips For A Less Stressful Christmas Dinner

Making Christmas dinner for large groups can be so stressful.  The tips below may help ease the burden. Start early It’s never too early to begin planning your Christmas food, in my opinion. I love…

Posted in Home, Lifestyle, Motherhood, recipes, Tips 4 Comments December 16, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

On The Third Day Of Parenting – Nine Family Friendly Christmas Activities

Hello and thank you for hopping over from Welsh Mum Of One and welcome to the 3rd day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is It’s A Sling Thing who are offering a Ergobaby Original Carrier and the theme…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Holidays/days out, Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 19 Comments December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 by Laura

Five Creative & Educational Gifts For Four Year Olds

Last year I wrote this post all about the educational toys Caterpillar and I were loving, so I thought I’d come back this year and cover a host of new toys and games that feature…

Posted in Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 2 Comments December 14, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

Alternative Boxing Day Meal Ideas

I love Boxing Day.  To me it’s basically a second Christmas day since my husband and I take turns which of our families we see on Christmas Day, and then spend Boxing Day with the…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Lifestyle, Meal Planning, recipes 1 Comment December 13, 2017November 28, 2018 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

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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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