Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• Monday Meal Plan

  

  I've been meal planning for my family for a good few years now - I find it not only helps us to stick to our weekly shopping budget (Which is currently... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dear Diet Culture, Its Not Me...Its You

  

  Dear Diet Culture, I'm writing this letter to let you know that our relationship has to end. You first became part of my life when I was 11 years old... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Money Matters – Teaching Self Sufficiency to Children

  

  Years ago, before I welcomed the first of my three boys into the world, I imagined family life would be endless days of baking cookies, playing in the garden,... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Memories To Cherish Forever With Rosemood

  

  Adventures and time spent with my three children are, without doubt, the most precious moments in my life. They're the thing I look forward to most, and the... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Imposter Syndrome & Me

  

  You know that feeling, when you achieve something great...something you've worked hard for, or dreamed about for a long time... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Solving Our Seating Problem With Bean Bag Bazaar

  

  You may remember that toward the end of last year, we finally - after moving in almost 4 years ago - got around to giving our living room a bit of a spruce up. Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Problem With Saying Body Positivity Isn't For You

  

  Body Positivity has, in the last year or so, become a bit of a buzz phrase. You see the hashtags on social media, you hear people talking about it...but what... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Where Are We Most Exposed To Germs?

  

  Ever since I can remember, I've always had a bit of an issue with germs. Now before you go thinking "Well sure, nobody is exactly a fan of germs!" let me just... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Do Mums REALLY Want For Mothers Day?

  

  Mothers Day is just around the corner, and - just like every year - my other half has started to ask that old familiar question. "What would you like for... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Noah's Rainbow Themed Bedroom

  

  You may recall that a little while back, I mentioned our plans to have a bit of a re-jig of the bedroom situation at home. The story is basically this - we... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What To Pack For A Cruise Holiday

  

  If you've followed my blog for a while, then you'll know that we a family of cruise enthusiasts. I fell in love with cruising back in 2012, when I was still... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Diagnosis At Last

  

  For the vast majority of my adult life, I've suffered regularly with various health niggles. A gallstone attack during my first pregnancy which put me in... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saying Goodbye To Flimsy Leggings!

  

  For as long as I can remember, and certainly since I became a mum, leggings have been a staple item in my wardrobe! I go through phases where I wear them less... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Favourite Things To Do In Liverpool

  

  This year, we've decided that instead of having one big expensive main holiday for the year, we'd try to save a bit of money by opting for a few smaller, less... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ideas For A Last Minute Valentines Celebration

  

  With the rise in popularity of social media and, in particular, Instagram you could argue that it would be nigh on impossible to forget about Valentines Day... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips For Taking A Road Trip To Disneyland Paris

  

  If, like me, you're always keen to find the cheapest ways of travelling to Disneyland Paris for an amazing family holiday at a fraction of the cost... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Baby Is 3...

  

  Dear Sailor James, I remember so very clearly sitting on the sofa with my 6 week old baby in my arms, feeling a little nauseous and wondering why I could smell... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Year Of Disney: A Review Of Disneyland Paris Infinity Annual Passes

  

  A year ago, after much deliberation, we decided to buy annual passes for our all time favourite holiday destination - Disneyland Paris. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Night I Saw A Physical Medium

  

  For a couple of years now, I've been going along to a spiritualist centre one evening every week. It's my little bit of "me time" - the one evening out of... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Should Obese People Be Charged More For Plane Seats? My Thoughts!

  

  I was tagged in to a clip from a TV show yesterday by someone I know online, and although I admit that I did not go and watch the full segment before writing... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION