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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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The Fear
The world can be an evil place, and this weekend that evil was seen once again as the devastating terrorist attacks on Paris occurred. And as a parent (with... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Getting Your Fitness Back After Baby!
There’s no denying that pregnancy and childbirth can take a real toll on a woman’s body, even for those with the tiniest baby bumps. Your body is stretched to... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Siblings In November
Tyne Noah - so different in looks, Tyne with his white blonde hair baby blue eyes and Noah with his gingery-brown hair huge dark brown eyes - but so... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
World Pancreatic Cancer Day - Friday 13th
Incase it's escaped your attention - today is Friday 13th! It's also World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Did you know that today, every hour someone, somewhere will... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Noah at 7 Months + Our Thoughts On The Chicco Walker
Another month gone, and now you are OVER half a year old Noah. That seems absolutely insane! It's strange to me, because on one hand I have my little baby boy... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
10 Must Haves for a Boys Wardrobe
Being the ever-changing little boy he is, your son will need a wardrobe that can make sure he’s appropriately dressed whether he’s stomping through mud or... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Make Debt Go Away Forever
Worrying about money can be a very stressful time in our lives, especially when you have a family. One of the most common problems with debt is people put it... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Our Living Room Quickie Makeover
Ever since we moved into this house, I've been really unhappy with how dark our living room always seemed to be. I bought a corner sofa and matching armchair a... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
I'm Not Brave
Those that follow this blog or know me will know that I recently announced my third pregnancy. They'll also know that this pregnancy was a big surprise - to me... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Galt Pop Up Pals Review
We've been testing out quite a few toys in the run-up to Christmas, and of course the children are fans of most of them but every now and then a clear... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
3 Ways In Which I Suck As A Mummy
Sometimes I worry that the nature of blogging means I might come across as some kind of Mary Poppins type mother...When I started this blog at 7 months... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Toddler Tried & Tested: Tyne Learns The Months Of The Year Book
My 2 year old son Tyne is a big fan of books - he has been every since his baby days as I have always loved to sit and read with him. He has a story every... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ambi Toys Ted & Tess Carousel: Review
As part of our role as Ambi Ambassadors, we have been testing out toys from the fabulous Ambi Toys range at Galt - so far Noah has tried out the Humpty Dumpty... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Toddler Boy Autumn Wishlist
With the weather now definitely having taken a turn for the rainier, I've had my eye on some lovely bits pieces to add in to Tyne's A/W wardrobe. Read more
Posted on 08 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ruth Crilly is a Huggies Fan Too!
I don't know about other Mums, but one of my biggest weaknesses when it comes to YouTube is Whats In My Bag videos! I just love the opportunity to have a nosy... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
24 Week Bump Update - Baby Number 3!
Well it's now been 3 weeks since I announced my surprise 3rd pregnancy, so I thought it was about time I did a little Bump Watch Update! Read more
Posted on 07 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
In Safe Hands
Security specialist, Yale, is offering you the chance to win one of 15 personal attack alarms. Now the clocks have gone back and the darker evenings are... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
You Know You're a Bloggers Child When....
*You're on first name terms with the postman, and almost every parcel is for you...even though you're only 2 years old *BUT you're not allowed to open anything... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Simple Tips To Encourage Kids To Keep A Tidy Home
One of the biggest adaptations for me when entering motherhood was accepting the fact that it was no longer just me my partner (who also enjoys a nice,... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
How We Spent Hallowe'en 2015
As I've mentioned before on my blog, no celebration goes by uncelebrated around these parts and Hallowe'en is no different! In fact, apart from Christmas and th... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION