Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• Dear Mother Of All Boys

  

  , I'm writing this letter to you because I want to reassure you. Because it seems as though mums of sons are a little hard done by in today's society. My partne... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings In June

  

  Life with the boys this month has been pretty much the same as it always is....hectic. And their relationship has been much the same as it always... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Are You Fatphobic?

  

  Be honest. When you saw that photo above...was your first thought somehow related to the shape and size of my body? I'd bet for the vast majority of you, it was. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Counselling Journey....So Far

  

  If you've been following my anxiety mental health journey for a while, you'll know that I've been attending weekly therapy sessions for the last 2 years or so. Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Things To Do In Lisbon With Kids

  

  Visiting new cities with small children is always exciting, and as a home educating family we are always keen to use our holidays as a chance to help our... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Awkward Truth About Suicide

  

  *Trigger Warning: Mentions of Suicide This morning, I woke up to the news that fashion designer Kate Spade had committed suicide. Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Mission To #RestoreTheFloor

  

  There are many parts of motherhood that have taken me by surprise over the course of the 5 years since my eldest was born. The intensity and regularity of the... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Surviving Messy Meal Times With Baby Wings

  

  Having had 3 babies in the space of 3 years, we've found our way through an awful lot of baby products! In fact I'm confident in saying that we've probably trie... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Peace Of Mind With Aviva's FREE Parent Cover

  

  *This is a paid for post/advert* You know that horrible feeling you get in your tummy when you see your child fall down? You feel as though your stomach... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Festival Of Princesses & Pirates at Disneyland Paris: Our Thoughts

  

  A couple of weeks ago, we headed back to Disneyland Paris for a 4 night holiday. It was our 5th visit in total, and our 2nd of 2018 - that probably seems a bit... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Memories To Keep You Warm With Too Many TShirts

  

  As a busy working mum of 3 little boys, my to-do list is pretty much never ending...and it always seems to be the same old tasks that are pushed down my list... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Letting It Go: Why & How I'm Taking The Elsa Approach To Our Home Style

  

  If you'd asked me 6 months ago how I felt about our home - the style it's decorated in, it's overall appearance, and so on - I'd have told you how much I hated... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Mini Mums Break On The High Seas!

  

  ....does the English Channel count as the high seas?! I'm not sure...but it made for a good blog title so let's go with it! Yes the week before last, I set... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Us In May

  

  So there are just a few hours of May 2018 left and once again I find myself wondering where the month went. It's been a bit of an unusual month around here -... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Peace Of Mind With Aviva's FREE Parent Cover

  

  You know that horrible feeling you get in your tummy when you see your child fall down? You feel as though your stomach lurches and it's as though time has... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings In May

  

  You know how people say they look forward to the baby stage being over with, because it's so much easier once the children are a little older and more... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Does Therapy Look Like? My Experience Of EMDR Therapy

  

  Have you ever wondered what going to therapy actually looks like? I talk about going to therapy on my blog pretty often, it's not something I make a secret of,... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dreaming Of Mauritius

  

  When it comes to booking a far-flung holiday as a parent of young children, what would you say is your main concern? For me, it's knowing that the experience... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Easy Ways to Find Good-Quality Kids Clothing

  

  All parents like their children to be well-dressed. But, keeping up with your kids as they grow can be tricky. It is all too tempting to buy cheap clothing to... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fathers Day Gift Inspiration

  

  With Fathers Day just around the corner, I thought it was time I started trying to find a bit of inspiration for gifts because in all honesty? My Fathers Day... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION