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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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Tyne's New Play Space
We recently decided that our dining room was a bit of a wasted space - for some reason we all prefer to eat in the living room and with Noah currently weaning w... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
How Many Children is Too Many?
It was only about 3 weeks after Noah was born that I started to have a very strange feeling. There I was sitting on the sofa with a 3 week old baby in my arms,... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Top Tips For Dressing A Newborn
When it comes to knowing how to dress a newborn properly, what to wear, what to buy and what not to buy etc it can be a bit of a minefield! Read more
Posted on 01 November 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
A New Wave of Unique Wedding Venues
Every bride wants her wedding to be special and memorable for herself, her husband-to-be and all of her guests. But nowadays it seems like everyone wants their... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Bloggers Planner
For my birthday last month, my lovely other half bought me a very useful little gift - The Bloggers Planner - when I shared it on my birthday haul post I had a... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
What Makes Me Feel Like A Million Dollars
Since becoming a mum, I think it's pretty fair to say that my ideas of what I enjoy doing in my spare time has changed a little. Read more
Posted on 30 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
SMA Come & Wean With Us
Weaning. Just the sight of the word can instill fear into the hearts of parents everywhere! I know, because that's exactly how I felt as a first time mum -... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Don't Be Tricked By Treats!
With Halloween approaching this weekend, Trick or Treating is at the forefront of most children's minds...my own included! But as fun as the tradition is and... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Water Babies Launches Little Heroes Awards
Water Babies, the UK’s leading baby and toddler swim school, is launching a nationwide search to find Britain’s most inspiring young swimmers, as part of its... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Noah's Nursery Tour
Well it's been a while, but today I am FINALLY getting around to sharing some snaps of Noah's bedroom! We actually finished the bedroom before he arrived, but... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
How To Budget For Christmas
With Christmas now less than 90 days away (SQUEEEEE!) it's time to really start taking the planning and prepping seriously! I once heard a comedian say that whe... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Competition: Win an Ipad Air 16GB!
To celebrate the start of the countdown to Christmas, my sister I have clubbed together to offer a very special competition prize to our readers! Read more
Posted on 27 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
How To Read Tea Leaves
Reading Tea leaves, or Tasseography/Tasseomancy to give it it's proper formal name, is an art of fortune telling that dates back to medieval times when... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Halloween Goodies Guide!
Halloween is just around the corner, and there are so many yummy treats and super cool items on the market these days making it hard to narrow down your choices. Read more
Posted on 25 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happy Birthday Hollyoaks!
A lot of television shows seem to be celebrating birthdays recently, with the likes of Coronation Street and EastEnders even going so far as to produce live... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Tricks & Treats Of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the most magical times in a womans life...and for many it is! I hear so many of my friends and relations tell me all about ho... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Joules Competition - Win a Break Worth £5,000!!!
Calling all Joules fans! Joules have just launched a fun competition inviting all designer wannabes and wellie lovers to get involved! Read more
Posted on 23 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Nature and Park Holiday in Italy with Children
Italy is one of the best places to visit on earth, blessed with a stunning landscape that is hugely diverse – rugged in some, smooth and rolling in others. Read more
Posted on 22 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sex Reveal: Is Baby Number 3 A Boy Or Girl?!
After our post last week announcing our 3rd pregnancy, I've been inundated with people asking if we know the sex yet! We're already 21 weeks along so we've... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Christmas Nail Ideas!
With Christmas just a mere 9 weeks away (Eeek!) my mind has been turning more and more to all things festive, and now that I have my Halloween outfit all planne... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION