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TOTFest 2019 is a fantastic festival run by Pink Bear Events, aimed at little ones aged from six months to five years. Kerrie and Maddy, co-owners of Pink Bear Events, have worked super hard to organise a really fun and varied programme of events, designed to keep your children thoroughly entertained. There’s a lot planned for the day, including: giant painting canvases, miniature fairground rides, live performances from The Flying Seagull Project and Glastonbabies, a creation zone, a baby rave, bubble workshops, science classes, crazy golf, drama workshops, story zone, tots race track, bounce land and messy-play. Ticket prices range from £10 – £12 (with babies under 6 months free) but you can WIN A FAMILY PASS (up to four tickets) right here!

If I’m honest, before becoming a mum, I didn’t really give my wellbeing much thought. So spend some time learning to relax – whether it’s a spa day, or just taking some time to read one of your favourite books curled up in a comfy corner. But if you are determined to feel better and invest in your own health, you can find the time – even if it’s just once a week. I’m no saint of course – and I eat most things in moderation – but make an effort to fuel yourself right and you’ll feel much more able to take on the day ahead.

If you’d like to drop some not-so-subtle hints for gifts, or you need some ideas for what to buy your own amazing mum, check out these fantastic ideas from our lovely Directory members and support our fab small businesses. Cute notebook and Mother’s Day card from The Sambo Scribbles Check out this super cute Bee. Tiful notebook (£7.50 plus £1.50 postage) and Mother’s Day card (£3 plus 90p postage) from The Sambo Scribbles, both featuring Sam’s unique hand drawn illustrations. 25% off sewing baskets and craft kits from Buttonbag Buttonbag is offering you 25% off all its craft kits and sewing baskets between now and 31st March 2019 – including this gorgeous BlueBird applique Sewing Box which normally costs £29.95.

In all honesty, I’ve been struggling to commit to a regular exercise regime and I’ve certainly been feeling the effects. I do a regular Yoga class, a regular Pilates class, and either a 20-minute swim or treadmill session at the gym. If my exercise class is in my diary week after week, I can make sure I plan around it so that I can go. It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day and make excuses why I shouldn’t go, but I know that I NEED to do it to stay healthy and sane.