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Five Reasons Exercise Is Great For Anxiety

I should admit right from the off that I’m both overweight and pretty unfit so this is most certainly not one of those motivational, expert, gym-bunny posts. However I did want to share my recent…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Recovery 1 Comment May 3, 2017February 20, 2018 by Laura

Ham & Pea Egg Muffins

Welcome back to Recipe Roundup! These Slimming World-friendly egg muffins are perfect hot or cold for breakfast, lunch or just a snack.  You can add whatever ingredients you fancy but this is my current favourite.…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up 1 Comment May 1, 2017May 1, 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

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

Playing The Parenting Trump Card

There are many things I love about being a parent. The smiles, the cuddles, the fun, the sheer hilarity of the way a child thinks and speaks. The love.  But the aspect I enjoy the…

Posted in Debate, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Politics 1 Comment January 25, 2017January 23, 2017 by Laura

New Films For The New Year (Giveaway!)

As well as children’s book reviews I’ve decided to begin adding novel & film reviews to the blog this year too.  Before Caterpillar was born, Hubs and I would visit the cinema several times a month…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Film, Giveaways, Lifestyle, Reviews 0 comments January 17, 2017January 18, 2017 by Laura

Chicken & Cider Pie

This delicious and filling pie is so much quicker and easier than it looks.  Plus it’s brilliant for entertaining and a great alternative to a Sunday roast. I’ll confess I have used shop bought puff…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up 1 Comment January 16, 2017January 6, 2017 by Laura

Need A Professional Service? Let Bidvine Do The Hard Work

I don’t know about you but when I know I need to hire someone – plumber, cleaner, swimming lessons for Caterpillar etc – my heart sinks a little bit.  Unless you have a brilliant personal recommendation,…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Lifestyle, Reviews 0 comments January 13, 2017June 12, 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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