Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• FOUR Baths Per Year???

  

  One of my favourite things to do once Tyne has finally gone down to sleep in the evening is to relax in a nice hot bubble bath for a long soak! I always... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bump & Toddler Bonding

  

  Throughout this pregnancy, I've been very conscious of making sure that Tyne feels involved and part of the process as well as trying my best to help him to... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Buying for Baby!

  

  Shopping for a new baby can be a bit of a daunting task for first time parents and those on their second or third go around alike... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saving Moneywithout Compromising on Style!

  

  Since moving in to our new home, one thing has put a real dampener on what has otherwise been a perfect experience. As I've said before, we LOVE our new home an... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Social Media Detox

  

  Last week, I posted about the current struggles I was having with a number of things - one of the main things being my feeling that social media was somewhat... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Slow Down the Aging Process With These 5 Simple Steps

  

  Aging is a simple fact of life, but your years don't have to be written all over your face for the entire world to see. Below are 5 simple tips to help you... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Time For A Bigger Family Car!

  

  There's one thing in my life that always makes me a little embarrassed to admit - at the grand old age of 33, I still don't know how to drive! Well...that's... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Third Trimester Essentials

  

  I am now almost 29 weeks pregnant, and so today I am sharing the items that are helping me to get through the third and final trimester of pregnancy! There are... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bump Watch 2: 29 Weeks

  

  Remember last bump update when I said I thought I was as big now as I was at full term with Tyne? Well...it turns out I was right! Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Don't Forget The Pets!

  

  As somebody who doesn't personally own a pet, I can often find myself forgetting just how huge a part of a persons life they can be but this past Christmas I... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Enough.

  

  I don't know what it is about this time of year, but it's happening again. I've spent the entire day crying on and off. My stomach is upset from it all, and thi... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Exploring Our Town: A Walk On The Pier

  

  Just before Christmas, we moved in to a brand new seaside town. Although we've visited for a few hours here and there before in the summer, we want to become... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A House Full Of Man Flu!

  

  With the weather so cold lately, we've all been feeling the chill....tonight the snow hit and it's looking like it might be around for a while yet. I don't... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Watch For All Occasions

  

  Whenever I discover a company that I'm unfamiliar with I always like to find out a little about their history, and how they came to be. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Guest Post: 5 Ways To Maximise Your Natural Beauty

  

  Source Everyone has a certain amount of natural beauty – we just have to work out how to make the most of what we’ve got. This is easier said than done,... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Cluttered & Crazy Career Past!

  

  Sometimes, when I think back to the life I had before motherhood, it strikes me that I've had quite the past! Today I thought I'd share with you some of the... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby Watch: Tyne at 21.5 Months

  

  Dear Tyne, Whoops! Mummy seems to have completely missed out your 20 month update....so we're doing your 22 month update a couple of weeks early instead! Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Personalised Baby Blanket from Little Lucy Willow

  

  We were recently gifted with an absolutely beautiful personalised fleece blanket for our new addition who will be arriving in about 12 weeks time (eeek!) and... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kids React To Gay Marriage

  

  Tonight I settled down after a long evening of bedtime battles with my toddler to relax watching some YouTube and stuffing my face with leftover Christmas... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Passing The Preg-somnia Nights!

  

  One of the problems I suffer with most as I get further into my pregnancy is the dreaded Preg-Somnia. No matter how tired I feel throughout the day (and... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION