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Sparkles & Stretchmarks
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Parenting, beauty and lifestyle blog written from the honest point of view of a first time mum and beauty addict!
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Tyne's Easter Basket & Our Easter Plans!
You may recall that last year I wrote a post about the Easter Basket I put together for Tyne... This is a tradition I want to keep going every year for Tyne... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Beach Days....How We're Spending Our Last Days as a Family of 3!
The weather has definitely shifted toward the spring and summer lately, and that means one thing to us...BEACH TIME! Last Summer was our first living back in... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Gluten Free Favourites...So Far!
You may be aware if you read my recent Bump Watch post that what I had previously thought to be gallbladder problems is now looking instead like it may be the... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bump Watch 2: 37 Weeks
First off, I want to say a huge thank you to everybody who's commented on my last few blog posts or got in touch with me on Twitter or Facebook this week. Read more
Posted on 21 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Smart Phone...The Unsung Hero!
My phone. Something none of you ever see, obviously, but it's how I see all of you everyday! I've always been a bit of a phone addict, even before mobile... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Hidden Dangers Of Beauty
The average woman in the UK spends an amazing £140,000 on hair and cosmetics during her lifetime, according to an article in The Independent. Read more
Posted on 19 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
To Double Buggy Or Not To Double Buggy?!
With my due date for baby number 2 fast approaching, I've been finding myself panicking more and more lately about what is left to organise and what things we... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
What Five Things Can't I Live Without?
I was flicking around on YouTube last night, and I came across the below video from British Gas questioning the general public on what 5 things they couldn't... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
I'm Not OK
Please excuse the change in vibe for this post.... I guess when you're nearing the end of a pregnancy, it's not really the done thing to admit that things are... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Supermarket Madness - My Tips!
Shopping with little ones has to be easily one of the most stressful experiences of life as a parent, and probably the one I see the most people complain about... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bump Watch 2: 36 Weeks...Weight Estimate, C-section Stress & Name Reveal?!
Yep...another late update! I am now halfway to the 37 week mark! C Section Date Stress Unfortunately I STILL do not have my c-section date, despite being told b... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Toddler Tried & Tested: Personalised Shape Sorter
This week Tyne has been testing out this rather beautiful personalised Wooden Shape Sorter from GiftsOnline4U Available for £24.99 with free UK delivery... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Slogan Tee Style!
With the end of my pregnancy now in sight, my attentions recently have switched from maternity wear to getting back into "normal" clothes again! Don't get me... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Our Sykes Cottages Holiday To Cornwall
Last week, the three of us (And Bump!) headed off for a little family holiday to Cornwall. We were very kindly invited by the ever so lovely people at Sykes... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Smart Saving
Saving is something that becomes a part of life once you leave home, and I doubt that it's something you ever stop needing to do. There always seems to be... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Childrens Style Ideas
One of my favourite ways to spend time online is browsing childrens clothes websites and cooing over the latest trends and styles for little ones. Read more
Posted on 11 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Our New Home Tour!
We moved in to our new home just a couple of weeks before Christmas, so it's been a hectic few months of getting settled in! There are still a few things that... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Why I'm Grateful For My Mum
With Mothers Day approaching, I thought I'd join in with this fabulous Mothers Day competition from Great Rail who are giving one lucky person the chance to... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Kid Friendly Carpet Choices!
With little ones around it can be pretty difficult to keep a stylish and attractive home that is child-friendly - personally I'd love to fill my home with... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Widen Your Social Circle from Home
Most housewives normally have a pre-planned daily routine where they shoulder great household responsibilities which at times is not much recognised. Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION