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Orchard Toys – Sound Detectives

It’s been a while since our last Orchard Toy review but I’m back today to show you one of their latest games – Sound Detectives. We’re long time fans of the Orchard Toys brand since…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Reviews 11 Comments May 11, 2019May 10, 2019 by Laura

The Benefits Of Meditation

I had never even heard of the word mindfulness before my son’s birth in 2013.  I thought meditation was for monks and hippies and had nothing to do with real life.  Fast-forward a few weeks…

Posted in Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Lifestyle, Peer Support, Self-care 2 Comments February 28, 2018May 3, 2018 by Laura

Orchard Toys – Dinosaur Lotto

Our love affair with Orchard Toys continues and today we have a new game to share with you.  Caterpillar continues to choose board games above almost any other toy and that’s absolutely fine with me…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Reviews 58 Comments February 21, 2018March 14, 2018 by Laura

Orchard Toys – Games Compendium Review

One of my favourite blogger roles is being an ambassador for Orchard Toys.  Caterpillar is game obsessed.  He chooses a board game over almost any other toy or activity and so far we’ve reviewed some fantastic…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Reviews 52 Comments November 11, 2017November 17, 2017 by Laura

Five Inexpensive Self-Care Ideas

I never considered the importance of hobbies before I had my son and, frankly, I didn’t really have any. But in the aftermath of his birth and my subsequent depression I discovered I needed something…

Posted in Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Depression, Giveaways, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 69 Comments July 1, 2017July 3, 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

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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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