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Sparkles & Stretchmarks
http://sparklesandstretchmarks.blogspot.co.uk/
Parenting, beauty and lifestyle blog written from the honest point of view of a first time mum and beauty addict!
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Noah at 11 Months
Dear Noah, I'm pretty late with this update as you actually turned 11 months a week ago - and I missed your 10 month update completely!! Whoops!! Things have... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
3 Kids Under 3: 2 Weeks In!
When I first found out that I was having a surprise 3rd baby so soon after my second childs arrival, I did what all modern-age mums do when they're freaking... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mother Knows Best: Laundry Hacks From My Mum!
When I moved out of my parents house at 25, I was still pretty green behind the ears - I had always had everything done for me at home and never really taken th... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
What is My Ideal Mothers Day?
Mothers Day is a topic on everybodys minds at the moment (or so it seems from my social feed, anyway!) and there always seem to be lots of debate on what the... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mothers Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is only a few days away and if you still haven’t grabbed your gift, you might be facing that dreaded last minute panic. Read more
Posted on 02 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
I'm a Person, Not a Brand!
What makes a blogger? A flair for writing and sharing lifes anecdotes, trials tribulations, inspirational words of wisdom or just a story or two is what... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Is a Facelift for You?
As I have said many times before, on this site, plastic surgery is not for me. I am just too much of a wimp to go under the knife. Read more
Posted on 01 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sailor & Me: 2 Weeks Post C-Section Update
Sailor is now 16 days old. I'm so bored of hearing myself say the following words and I'm making it my mission to find a new way to express the feeling of... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Cruise Cocktail Dress Wishlist
As I've mentioned before, in May I am heading off with my family on our first proper abroad holiday! We're going on a 7 night cruise to the Norwegian Fjords -... Read more
Posted on 29 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Benefits of Post Natal Massage
Postnatal massage is a wonderful way to help decrease the discomforts of afterbirth and help you relax and feel cared for during this intense time of your... Read more
Posted on 29 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Me & Mine in February
And so begins life as a family of five!!! I am now a mother of 3 sons - eeeek!!! How crazy does that sound?! I can hardly believe that we have these 3... Read more
Posted on 29 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Superhero/Minecraft Party and a 1st Birthday Bash!
At the end of March, I have not one but two birthdays to organise and celebrate! On 26th March Tyne will be turning 3 years old, and just 5 days later on 31st... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Amsterdam Revisited
Do you ever reminisce with your partner about the things you did and places you visited before you met one another? Recently, Jon and I were talking about the... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Fears When Raising Boys
I think it's fair to say that female empowerment has, in recent years, become very much a focal point in our society - and rightly so of course. Read more
Posted on 26 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
4 Notable Benefits of Living in Australia
Seeing your dream house finally comes to life is such a great feeling. You will feel fulfilled once you have made it into a reality. Read more
Posted on 26 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mothers Day Ideas!
Perhaps it's just me, but when Mothers Day rolls around...does anybody else feel like they buy the same old gift year in and year out? Read more
Posted on 25 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Our Breastfeeding Struggles
Sailor may be my third baby, but in so many ways I feel like he's another "first"...I'm not sure why that is, except that I feel that after 3 years as a Mum I... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
We're Taking the Johnson & Johnson 3 Step Sleep Routine Challenge!
Sleep in our household is something that we're getting in very limited quantities at the moment, which is to be expected with a brand new baby in the house... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Does Your Child Need Braces?
Now that Tyne and Noah are fast growing up, their first trip to the dentist has to be organised - thanks to good old Peppa Pig Tyne is very familiar with the... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Pampers Active Fit Nappies - #SagGoneGrooveOn
We were recently invited to take part in a trial of Pampers new Active Fit nappies, and we jumped at the chance! The idea behind Pampers Active Fit with new... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION