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Back To School Review & Giveaway

I don’t know if it’s because Caterpillar is about to begin his first year at full time school or just because I’ve always been a bit of geek for back to school shopping but I…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 0 comments August 24, 2017August 24, 2017 by Laura

Trying New Baking Kits From Sweetpea Pantry PLUS giveaway

Caterpillar’s love of baking has only grown since we last tried out some Sweetpea Pantry kits. I love that now he’s four he can do a lot more in the kitchen and wants to be involved…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, recipes, Reviews 31 Comments August 16, 2017August 16, 2017 by Laura

Accepting Anxiety Relapses

One of the worst things you can hear when you’re experiencing Anxiety or Depression is that these conditions can be a lifelong battle. Even typing those words triggers a wave of fear and hopelessness –…

Posted in Anxiety, Birth & Miscarriage, Depression, Learning, Motherhood, Recovery 1 Comment August 15, 2017February 20, 2018 by Laura

Book Review: Xalien Goes To School

You might remember this review from last year.  Xalien, our playful alien friend is now back for another adventure in Xalien Goes To School.  I leapt at the chance to review this one because it…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 0 comments August 13, 2017 by Laura

Parenting Is A Messy Business

The media just love to pit women against each other, don’t they? Especially mothers.  There are a million different ways to parent – everything from breast vs bottle, spoon-fed vs baby-led, attachment vs authoritative –…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Debate, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 35 Comments August 9, 2017August 17, 2017 by Laura

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…

Posted in Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews, Tips 0 comments July 19, 2017July 18, 2017 by Laura

Maverick Early Readers – Review & Giveaway

Reading has always been important in our house and I’ve enjoyed the special bonding time it has given Caterpillar and I from when he was very young.  As he now approaches his first year at…

Posted in Butterfly Book Club, Reviews 65 Comments July 16, 2017July 17, 2017 by Laura

Eight Snack Ideas For Preschoolers (Plus Organix Giveaway)

It sounds so silly but dealing with Caterpillar’s constant demand for snacks is currently one of the my most difficult parenting challenges.  I beg you to tell me in the comments that I’m not alone…

Posted in Giveaways, Motherhood, recipes, Reviews, Tips 43 Comments July 13, 2017 by Laura

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…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Reviews 12 Comments July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 by Laura

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…

Posted in Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 0 comments July 5, 2017July 4, 2017 by Laura

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