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Creative Kids: Dinosaur Crafts

Welcome back to our Creative Kids feature!  Every week I share a new post from a guest blogger relating to how we can get creative, arty or messy with our little ones.  This week I’m really pleased to be…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Learning, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Tips 0 comments February 6, 2018February 5, 2018 by Laura

Ten Affirmations For Anxiety Sufferers

When I was first suffering from Postnatal Depression and Anxiety following Caterpillar’s birth in 2013 the most terrifying, paralyzing thought was that I would never get better and I would never find my way back…

Posted in Anxiety, Learning, Peer Support, Self-care, Tips 3 Comments January 19, 2018May 16, 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

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

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

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 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

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

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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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