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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!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 3013 )
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Sailor's C Section Birth Story
For anyone who doesn't follow me regularly or know my story, I am a mother to 3 sons...all of whom have been born by planned elective C-section. Read more
Posted on 22 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sailor at 1 Week Old
Dear Sailor, You are now a whole week old. It makes me inexplicably sad to think that a whole week has past already since your arrival - I feel kind of in... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Introducing Sailor...
I can hardly believe I'm writing this post so soon - it honestly feels like only a few weeks ago that I was sharing my surprise 3rd pregnancy announcement at... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Dream Bedroom For A Girl
On this blog, you'll find a lot of focus on traditional "Boys" things - boys clothes, boys bedroom ideas, etc - as a mother of 3 boys this is naturally somethin... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mother’s Day Treats
Now I don’t know about you, but since the birth of Tyne back in 2013, in our house Mother’s Day can be quite hectic. With our little family now including new... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
First Time Car Buyers-A Simple Guide
For many people, the purchasing of a first car is exciting, liberating, daunting, can be fraught with hazards and a little scary. Read more
Posted on 16 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Siblings In February
These boys of mine have had almost 11 months together now - getting used to each other, forming a relationship all of their own. Read more
Posted on 15 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Technology Options for Restless Sleep-related Troubles
Sleep troubles come in many forms, but fret not –there's an app, dietary change you can make, or a dental solution for that. In this article we are going to... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
What's In My C-Section Hospital Bag?
It's not long now until I head back to hospital to deliver my third child via scheduled c-section. C-section births are something I'm pretty used to now after m... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
38 Week (possibly Final?) Bump Update + COMPETITION!
This could well be my very last bump update - who knows!! We don't really know when it's going to happen! We were given a date originally - which was at some... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Netflix Lately: Making A Murderer - My Thoughts!
Like the vast majority of the Netflix subscribing public, my partner I have been utterly hooked on Making A Murderer for the past few weeks. Read more
Posted on 09 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Dream Blogging Space
One addition to our home that I have been desperate for lately is a dedicated, personalised blogging space! I used to blog solely from my laptop but these days ... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
How My Partner Stopped Smoking....
You know how it is when you meet a new partner... You're all love struck, you think they're perfect...but sometimes there'll be that one niggly thing that is a... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Babymoon At The Moorland Garden Hotel
Last weekend, Jon I were invited for a Babymoon stay at the nearby Moorland Garden Hotel near Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Read more
Posted on 08 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Toddler Tried & Tested: Weebles Weebledown Farm Mill & Barn Playset
For those of us of a certain age, Weebles would most likely have been part of your early childhood. The lovely egg like characters, homes, and cars for... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Zazzle Valentines Gifts For Everyone!
With Valentines Day fast approaching, my mind has been firmly focused on what to do to make it special! Jon I don't go crazy when it comes to Valentines Day a... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Birth Plans, Hopes & Fears Third Time Around
So we're now into February, and for me that means it's baby month! I can barely believe the month is here - I remember so clearly taking that pregnancy test in... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Half Term Holiday Fashion!
With Half Term fast approaching, it's time to think about what the kiddies will be wearing when schools out! Joules have some gorgeous and reasonably priced pla... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Facebook Motherhood Challenge Debate - And Why I Don't Care If You Do It Or...
A few weeks ago, I noticed a new viral "Challenge" doing the rounds on Facebook. Nothing new there of course - over the past year or so I've seen many of them... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Top 5 Parenthood Pet Peeves
It goes without saying that raising children is one of the greatest blessings in life, and of course ALL of us love our children beyond words and well up with... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION