Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• Tips For Teaching & Entertaining Children At Home

  

  I've written a fair few posts on the subject of teaching children at home since we became home educators 2 years ago, but none of them seem fitting for the... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top Ways To Enjoy Nature on Your Spring Holiday

  

  Although it might not feel like spring just yet, it won’t be long until we see warmer weather and longer days. Spring is always a great time to get outside and... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Understanding Relationships: Could Communicating Well Save the Day?

  

  For some people, understanding relationships can be confusing. That said, is communicating with one another the key to a happy relationship? Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Easy Bedroom Makeovers

  

  Whether you’ve just moved into a new place or simply in the mood for giving your home a revamp, your dream bedroom is certainly within reach and you don’t even... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Find the Right Home

  

  Buying a home can be an incredibly stressful undertaking, as it is probably the biggest and most important purchase you will make in your lifetime. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Amazing Benefits of Arts & Crafts To Children

  

  We’re in an age where technology plays a big role in most activities – for adults and children, alike. Technology is undeniably beneficial, as it makes things... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips For Living WIth Anxiety During The Covid-19 Pandemic

  

  Remember 2 and a half months ago, when we were all full of optimism at what the shiny new year might have store in for us?! Well... That went down the proverbia... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Meal Plan For The Week

  

  It's been a little while since I shared our weekly meal plans here on my blog. For some reason I struggle to be able to stick to typing it all up with any sort... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips For Moving House

  

  Moving home is considered to be one of the most stressful life experiences a person can have...a statistic that I'm sure comes as no surprise to those of us... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips For Ensuring Your Online Safety

  

  With online fraud increasingly featuring in the headlines, and hacking attempts on businesses both small and large becoming more aggressive, what can be done... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Top Tips For Prepping Your Home For Cold Weather

  

  During Winter months, it's easy to let things slip when it comes to home care. With the unpredictability of the weather lately, a cold snap can catch you out,... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Choosing Our First Family Pet: Our Tips & What We've Chosen!

  

  For the last couple of years, my eldest son has been asking for a pet. Having given birth to 3 babies in the space of 3 years, up until now we've always been fa... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Tips For Starting To Earn Money As A Blogger

  

  7 years ago, at the start of 2013 - I decided to start a blog. My intention was for it to be nothing more than something to keep occupied during the final few... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Things Every Couple Should Do Before Tying the Knot

  Your special someone has gotten down on one knee and presented you with the best piece of diamond jewelry a girl can get—an engagement ring. Now (assuming you... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Favourite Disney Moments Of All Time!

  

  It's no secret that myself and my family are hardcore Disney fanatics! Our trips to Disneyland Paris are some of our favourite memories of all time, and over th... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Discover 6 Ways to Eliminate the Smell of Cigarettes from Your Home

  

  Whether you live with a smoker, or you've decided to take the first step towards quitting for good, one of the most common complaints smokers and those who... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top Tips to Spring Clean Your Home

  

  Get rid of the winter blues by freshening up your home with a good ol’ Spring cleaning. Yes, it is that time of the year! Time for giving your home an inside... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Things to Do Whilst Waiting at an Airport

  

  So, you’ve arrived at the airport with a lot of time to spare. And when I say a lot of time to spare, I mean you’ve got enough time to go browse through every... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2 Years Of Home Education: Our Experiences & Plans For Moving Forward

  

  How It All Began This January saw the 2 year anniversary of the day I finally bit the bullet and sent a letter to my son's headteacher, requesting that his... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips on Creating the Perfect Snooker Games Room

  

  So, either you, your kids or your other half are dreaming about a snooker games room. Perhaps you all think it would be a good idea for some good quality... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION