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Moustache Cookies with BusyBakers Box

Cooking and baking is a big passion of mine and one I’d love to pass on to Caterpillar, and so far he does seem really engaged with making cakes and biscuits.  Like many mums and…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, recipes, Reviews 23 Comments June 9, 2016June 15, 2016 by Laura

Book Review: Mr Moon Wakes Up by Jemima Sharpe

This week I have a perfect bedtime read for your little ones.  Jemima Sharpe’s Mr Moon Wakes Up has a mythical, dreamlike quality that is coupled with lovely, soothing illustrations and will help to lull…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 15 Comments June 5, 2016July 21, 2016 by Laura

Natural & Beautiful Mealtimes with Vibrant Home

I first discovered Vibrant Home when I reviewed their beautiful stationery as part of my mother’s day gift guide, their homewares are so bright, fun and well…vibrant! Today I’m focusing on their melamine tableware range.…

Posted in Reviews 8 Comments June 2, 2016June 29, 2016 by Laura

Book Review: Mum… by Morty Sey & Scott Chegg

Happy Sunday, everyone, and welcome back to the Butterfly Book Club.  Today I have got such a gem to share with you, and it’s made even sweeter for me since the writers come from my…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 22 Comments May 29, 2016June 6, 2016 by Laura

Child Development Through Play with Brainboost

I’ve mentioned previously how I’m not particularly gifted at imaginative play or general silliness but as Caterpillar is growing I’m finding myself really enjoying the more educational and developmental side of play. He’s recently been…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Giveaways, Reviews 25 Comments May 25, 2016June 7, 2016 by Laura

Book Review: Maverick Early Readers

Regular readers will know my passion for reading, I was a total bookworm as a youngster and I love to share this pleasure with Caterpillar.  He loves being read to and is currently at a…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 41 Comments May 22, 2016May 29, 2016 by Laura

Baby & Toddler Snack Review plus Organix Giveaway

I mentioned briefly in my previous post – Baby-Led Weaning: First Foods & Favourites – some of Caterpillar’s favourite shop-bought snacks, especially when he was first weaned, but today I’ll be reviewing some in more…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Caterpillar Corner, Giveaways, Reviews 57 Comments May 18, 2016June 28, 2016 by Laura

Three

Dear Caterpillar In a lot of ways the last three years have gone quickly. You grow and change so swiftly that often you get up in the morning and Daddy and I comment that you’ve…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Depression, Motherhood, Recovery 38 Comments April 27, 2016May 6, 2016 by Laura

Book Review: A Trio Of Fun Picture Books by Giles Paley-Phillips

Caterpillar & I have recently discovered another great children’s author – Giles Paley-Philips – and I’m sharing three of his books with you this week. The Fearsome Beastie I’m a big horror fan, mainly due…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 6 Comments April 18, 2016 by Laura

Transformation of a Butterfly – A Year of Blogging

Today marks one year since I posted my first ever blog post. I began this blog for only two reasons. Firstly, I hoped that I could begin to come to terms with experiencing PND and…

Posted in About me, Anxiety, Blogging, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support 49 Comments April 8, 2016April 13, 2016 by Laura

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