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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

Quick & Healthy Baking Projects From Sweetpea Pantry PLUS giveaway

Baking is a really popular activity for most toddlers & young children and Caterpillar certainly loves it.  We usually bake from scratch but if I’m just doing it as an activity to keep him entertained,…

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews 70 Comments August 18, 2016August 24, 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

Ten Ridiculous Things I Said Before Kids

We all know how irritating it can be to receive parenting advice from someone who doesn’t have kids, no matter how well meaning they are. But what about the advice or promises we made ourselves…

Posted in Debate, Motherhood 80 Comments August 3, 2016October 25, 2016 by Laura

Kidloland: Fun & Educational Rhymes, Games & Activities For Toddlers & Preschoolers

I don’t mind admitting that I let my 3-year-old play games and watch videos on my phone.  I used to swear I wouldn’t but that was before I had children and was basically an idiot.…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Giveaways, Reviews 17 Comments July 30, 2016August 8, 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

Adorable Clothing For Adventurous Little Ones With Lucas Frank

Have any other mums of boys found this problem? You step into a high street store and are faced with an enormous selection of gorgeous clothes for little girls which dwarf the sad few racks…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Caterpillar Corner, Reviews 14 Comments July 16, 2016September 4, 2017 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

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