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• Primark Haul!

  Last week I decided to treat myself to a few new post-baby clothes from Primark, and I filmed a bit of a haul video - if you fancy having a look at what I got... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Planning Noah's Christening

  

  With Noah already 1 month old, we're far further behind on planning his Christening than I had hoped to be by this point - infact we had intended to have him... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me & Mine: April 2015

  

  Our April Me Mine photo is the one I've been looking forward to for months and months, but never able to visualise in my mind. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Would You Do With A Spare £100?

  

  As a fairly-new parent it's fair to say that managing our family budget is something of an ongoing balancing act between ensuring that all the bills are paid an... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Noah & Me: 1 Month Post Partum Update

  

  Unbelievably it has now been one whole month since our second son Noah arrived into the world. It's been a busy month, there hasn't been much sleep being had... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fun, Family Design Ideas for 2015

  A new addition to the family brings with it a mixture of emotions; the excitement of arriving home with a new baby for the first time, the uncertainty of how... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Clinical Negligence Can Affect Your Family

  

  When you are part of a family, something that affects one person affects you all, and clinical negligence is a prime example of this. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Will Changes to Online Privacy Help Parents?

  Ever since the internet became such an integral part of everyone’s lives, doubts have been voiced regarding privacy in an environment that thrives on the... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Make the Most of the Summer as a Family

  

  The sun’s out! Get outside, quick! We can all feel our moods lift when the temperature finally rises and the mornings and evenings are lighter for longer. The... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Baby Show: The Ideal Babymoon!

  

  If, like me, you're mum to a newborn then you might just be considering going along to The Baby Show! Incase you're not familiar with it, The Baby Show is the... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Toddler Does My Make Up!

  This weekend we decided to have a bit of fun filming a silly video for YouTube... We've all seen the various "My Brother/Sister/Boyfriend etc Does My Make Up... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Offer: Free DVD After Cashback at Amazon

  

  Sometimes, after a particularly stressful day, there's no better way than to grab the biggest bar of chocolate you can carry (or bottle of wine...whichever take... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Making the Most of Nap Time!

  As a stay at home mum, I often find myself at a bit of a loose end when my baby is down for a nap - and with daytime leaving rather a lot to be desired, I tend... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Last-minute Cruises: Places to Explore in Greece

  

  Greece has great weather, stunning waters and is positively brimming with tourist attractions that will feature on many people's bucket lists. Believe it or not... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Inspirational Women from Around the World

  It is important for young women to have influential role models that can inspire them to be more successful and achieve their hopes and dreams. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spruce Up Your Skin for Spring with Microdermabrasion

  As we move swiftly from winter to spring, our thoughts turn to packing away the sweatshirts, scarves and tights and updating our wardrobes with a few key... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Ordinary Moments: Family Time

  

  This week has been the first since Noah arrived into our lives that I have been feeling back to normal again. I'm almost fully healed after the c-section now,... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shared Parental Leave: What You Need To Know

  

  The law recently changed in the UK to entitle both parents to time off to care for their newborn baby. The introduction of Shared Parental Leave is something... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Newborn Fashion Favourites

  

  Absorba Bodysuit - £7.55 Baby Blue Ralph Lauren Shortall - £37.77 Noukie's Bodysuit hat - £28.00 Souris Mini Bodsuit - £10. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Losing Baby Weight with Kiqplan!

  When I was getting close to the end of the pregnancy with Noah, I was so looking forward to finally having my body back and being able to do something about... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION