Jimmy’s Farm – The Best Bits
After first visiting Jimmy’s Farm in Suffolk two years ago we’ve been looking for a chance to go back. We figured rather than just spend our last day at Center Parcs travelling, we’d stop in…
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Center Parcs – What’s All The Fuss About?
I’ve been curious about Center Parcs since childhood. We had fabulous times at other UK holiday parks but Center Parcs had never been on the menu, presumably due to cost and the fact that we’re…
Nine Awesome Toys & Activities For 3-4 Year Olds
Favourites lists are becoming a bit of a tradition on this blog and you can find links to mine and Caterpillar’s favourite toys and products up to age three below. Today I wanted to summarise…
Kitchen Skills For Preschoolers With Little Cooks (Plus Giveaway!)
I’m so passionate about everyone having basic cooking skills, and this begins in childhood. I know not everyone enjoys cooking or is interested enough to put their own spin on recipes etc. And I’m well…
Book Review: My Tail’s Not Tired!
I love a children’s book that brings a wry smile to a parent’s face while reading and this story about a little monster refusing to go to sleep is a very familiar tale for many…
Two Years Of Blogging (& Why I Love It)
When I wrote this post just over a year ago I hoped The Butterfly Mother would still be going strong but I wasn’t completely certain. For those who don’t know, this blog began life as…
The Book That Turns Into A Spaceship!
We’ve got such a fun and unusual book to share with you today that Caterpillar has been enjoying so much. Convertibles from Miles Kelly are large, sturdy, boardbooks that convert very simply into a vehicle your…
Best Days Out For Kids In Dorset
I haven’t visited Dorset since I was a child but, as I had such fond memories of our visits to Weymouth beach, we chose the South West coast as our UK holiday destination this year.…
Top Five Things To Do At Legoland, Windsor
I’ve been wanting to visit Legoland since I was a child myself so when Caterpillar began noticing the adverts on TV and asking to go I was really excited to plan a trip. We arranged…
Win A Family Ticket To Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park
It’s that time of year where we try to fill our diaries with activities to keep the kids entertained so today I’m happy to be hosting a giveaway to win a ticket for a family…