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All Time Favourite Novels (Part 2)

Welcome back to my Sunday book feature. Continuing on from a fortnight ago I’m back with the second half of my favourite novels of all time (from back in the days when I actually had…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 14 Comments September 4, 2016January 6, 2017 by Laura

Monstersaurus Live!

On Saturday Caterpillar and I were lucky enough to see Monstersaurus Live at the Palace Theatre in Southend. I’m a huge theatre lover and really look forward to taking Caterpillar to see shows like this now that he…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Holidays/days out, Reviews 12 Comments August 31, 2016September 12, 2016 by Laura

Book Review: Feelings

It’s no surprise that I’m a big fan of getting familiar with our emotions and I also think it’s really important for children of a young age to begin to understand their emotions and how…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 17 Comments August 28, 2016September 2, 2016 by Laura

Book Review: All Kinds Of Cars and Clap Clap!

Generally I’m not a big fan of what I call “silly” kids books. You know the ones I mean – not much plot or meaningful content.  I prefer a children’s book to have a good…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 11 Comments August 21, 2016August 22, 2016 by Laura

Eleven Best Baby Buys For The First Year

One of the first things I did when I found out I was pregnant with Caterpillar was start looking online at the endless clothes, toys & equipment for babies. Our first big baby shop after…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Motherhood, Reviews 33 Comments August 17, 2016August 23, 2017 by Laura

All Time Favourite Novels (Part 1)

Back in my pre-mummy, pre-blogging days I used to actually have time to read a lot of books. Sadly, these days I’m averaging about one every three months, unless it’s a fab short story collection…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 25 Comments August 14, 2016January 6, 2017 by Laura

Book Review: Combining Colouring & Mindfulness with …And Relax

It was my birthday this weekend and I’m feeling particularly relaxed after a facial and massage today however I’m here to talk about something else I’ve been finding really therapeutic this week – this fab…

Posted in Anxiety, Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 9 Comments August 7, 2016August 15, 2016 by Laura

Book Review: Professor Astro Cat’s Atomic Adventure

Happy Sunday!  Butterfly Book Club is back to showcase a reference book with a difference from the quirky folks at Flying Eye Books. On first glance I assumed this was a large picture book but…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 11 Comments July 31, 2016August 12, 2016 by Laura

Animals & Art – Three Board Books To Share With Your Little Ones

It’s never too early to begin reading with your babies, in my opinion, and although I love reading picture books to Caterpillar now at three, the magic of seeing his really early engagement with board…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 14 Comments July 24, 2016August 3, 2016 by Laura

Clever Bees Club Box Review & Giveaway

Before I became a parent and blogger I didn’t even realise subscription boxes existed, now I can’t get enough.  Today we’re reviewing the kids activity box from Clever Bees Club.  These boxes are aimed at…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Giveaways, Reviews 42 Comments July 22, 2016July 31, 2016 by Laura

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