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Saturday Steak and Pasta Sauce Recipe

BEN’S ZONE: Saturday Steak and Pasta Sauce Recipe

November 5, 2017

Welcome to a weekly feature on my blog – Ben’s Zone. Written by husband… Ben. A foodie, coffee obsessed, ex-smoking, ex-drinking and Ridgeback loving Dad. Who … Read more

50 Ideas to Put in a Wooden Advent Calendar for Children

50 Ideas to Put in a Wooden Advent Calendar for Children

October 7, 2024November 3, 2017

50 Ideas to Put in a Wooden Advent Calendar for Children Both of my children have the wooden advent calendars you can get. My son … Read more

Hollie and Figgs The Missing Rainbow

A Chat with Annette Sharman Author of Hollie and Figgs

November 2, 2017

A Chat with Annette Sharman Author of Hollie and Figgs Nearly a year ago now I started chatting to new author Annette Sharman on Twitter … Read more

Baking Halloween Biscuits with Lalaloopsy

Baking Halloween Biscuits with Lalaloopsy

October 31, 2017

Baking Halloween Biscuits with Lalaloopsy Who doesn’t like baking? We’re big fans of it in this house, and as it was half term last week … Read more

Hot Wheels Track Builder Stunt Bridge Review

REVIEW: Hot Wheels Track Builder Stunt Bridge

October 30, 2017

Hot Wheels Track Builder Stunt Bridge Review If you have a car-loving child in your house, then the Hot Wheels Track Builder Stunt Bridge may … Read more

Walking the Dog Whatever the Weather with Millets

BEN’S ZONE: Walking the Dog Whatever the Weather with Millets

November 5, 2017October 29, 2017

Welcome to a weekly feature on my blog – Ben’s Zone. Written by husband… Ben. A foodie, coffee obsessed, ex-smoking, ex-drinking and Ridgeback loving Dad. Who … Read more

My Son & Guns - Finding a Compromise

My Son & Guns – Finding a Compromise

October 27, 2017October 27, 2017

My Son & Guns – Finding a Compromise Almost two years ago to the date, give or take two weeks, I wrote a blog post … Read more

Havex Machines Combat Bot & Mech Bug Review - Logan playing 1

REVIEW: Havex Machines Combat Bot & Mech Bug

October 26, 2017October 26, 2017

Havex Machines Combat Bot & Mech Bug Review My little boy really loves playing with Transformers, so we were very excited to hear about a … Read more

Finding the Right Childcare with Childcare.co.uk

Finding the Right Childcare with Childcare.co.uk

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017

*This is a collaborative post Finding the Right Childcare with Childcare.co.uk Finding the right childcare for your children can be a bit of a minefield. … Read more

Trespass Ghabhar 4-Person Tent Review

BEN’S ZONE: Trespass Ghabhar 4-Person Tent Review

October 22, 2017

Welcome to a weekly feature on my blog – Ben’s Zone. Written by husband… Ben. A foodie, coffee obsessed, ex-smoking, ex-drinking and Ridgeback loving Dad. Who … Read more

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Laura's Lovely Blog is a UK parenting, lifestyle and book blog that writes about family life, feminism, positivity and lovely things. A Mum of 3 children under 13, she has a slight handbag addiction, a love of floral dresses and fun jewellery. The bigger the earrings, the better! Laura is also currently writing her first fiction novel and runs her own marketing and social media business.

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I once tried daily and didn’t want the open the I once tried daily and didn’t want the open the app again for at least a fortnight. Because it’s too much and you need to make social media work for you. In a way that works around your life and your business. 

So share with me any crazy advice you have been given or feel free to ask about advice you have been given and you’re not sure if it’s true or not below. 

#instagrammarketingtips #socialmediamanager #worklifebalance
Don’t worry my daughter was paid in Kindle books Don’t worry my daughter was paid in Kindle books for this reel 😜

A friend said something lovely to me last week, about how I was a great role model for my children with my business. And it was such a lovely thing to hear. 

If I can teach my children anything, it’s just this. Don’t let your fear of anyone’s opinions stop you from doing what you want to do. 

And I want to say this to you too. Don’t be afraid to show up on your social media, to jump on a video.

Ok you don’t need to do a video like this, maybe that is too far out of your comfort zone. But you totally can chat to camera. 

Think who do you want to be and if you have children or even friends with children. What sort of role model do you want to be with your dreams and business? 

#socialmediamarketing #smallbusinessowner #contentmanagement #womeninspiringwomen #mumbusinessowner
Sometimes when I show up for a content shoot, my c Sometimes when I show up for a content shoot, my clients naturally feel nervous. I totally get it, because I used to feel like this about getting in front of the camera (…. Really). 

The first video shoot I did with @emmacossey I know she was nervous too. We went slowly until I worked out what she felt comfortable with. And as we have progressively worked together (for nearly 18 months now), she’s got braver and her comfort zone has got a little bit bigger each time. And I love our content shoots now and we have so much fun, but it’s taken time to build this confidence. 

The moral of the story? It’s ok to feel nervous and daunted about getting in front of the camera. It’s ok to take things in small baby steps. But by taking the first brave step, you might just start something both great for you business and something that fills your cup too. 

What is your biggest fear about getting in front of the camera and showing up? 

#smallbusinessowner #freelancer #contentstrategy #stepputofyourcomfortzone #berkshire
Don’t worry Aria was paid in Kindle books for th Don’t worry Aria was paid in Kindle books for this reel 😜

A friend said something lovely to me last week, about how I was a great role model for my children with my business. And it was such a lovely thing to hear. 

If I can teach my children anything, it’s just this. Don’t let your fear of anyone’s opinions stop you from doing what you want to do. 

And I want to say this to you too. Don’t be afraid to show up on your social media, to jump on a video.

Ok you don’t need to do a video like this, maybe that is too far out of your comfort zone. But you totally can chat to camera. 

Think who do you want to be and if you have children or even friends with children. What sort of role model do you want to be with your dreams and business? 

#socialmediamarketing #smallbusinessowner #contentmanagement #womeninspiringwomen #mumbusinessowner
Can you spot the moment we get the actual giggles? Can you spot the moment we get the actual giggles? 🤣

But it really doesn’t matter what stage of business you’re in… and I did feel like I had to do this when I first started out. You deserve to be paid for you time, work and expertise. 

I’m not talking about skill swaps which can be really beneficial. I’m talking about often big brands asking you to work for free to essentially get your name out there. 

Spoiler alert…. Having fallen into this trap. Exposure doesn’t pay the bills. It doesn’t put food on the table and it’s rarely ever worth it. You deserve to be paid. I never work for free now and neither should you.

#freelancerlife #smallbusinessowner #exposuredoesntpaythebills #smallbusinesssupport #freelancelifestyle
A few mini highlights from our holiday. We honestl A few mini highlights from our holiday. We honestly kept things fairly simple. We were very lucky with the weather - combined with paddleboarding work my husband is so tanned he looks like he’s been to the Mediterranean! 

We spent most of our days on the beach. I read lots of books, we explored a castle. My family love a castle. And it was lovely to have Poppy with us this year too. Can you believe we have had her a year now? 

And the best part of it was time spent together. 

#holiday #walesholiday #summerholiday #summer2025
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