Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• The Best Of The Musicals

  

  I've been a sucker for a good musical ever since I first watched The Sound Of Music at around 5 years old. From then on, I'd watch it almost daily and... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The 5 Best Things About Being Pregnant

  

  Me while pregnant with Tyne Pregnancy is a time in a woman’s life when she is more ‘woman’ than ever before. It is an opportunity to do something that our bodie... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Looking Forward To Winter...

  

  With the end of Summer fast approaching it's easy to get a little down at the prospect of darker nights drawing in and the air getting chilly once again..... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby Number 2....

  

  If you saw our announcement last week, then you'll know our exciting news....we're expecting Baby Number 2!! I had hoped to hold out on announcing the news for... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Everything You Need To Know About Owning & Looking After A Horse

  

  Owning a horse is a huge commitment and not everyone is suited to own one. Some first-time owners tend to choose based on the horse’s physical appearance,... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Favourite British Canal

  

  I recently came across LOOK's What Floats Your Boat campaign which see's them count down the Top 5 Canals in Britain....while I was pleased to see the... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dear Bullies...

  Dear Girls Who Picked On Me In Primary School, You gave me my first experience of feeling stupid and small. When you wouldn't let me sit with you, when you... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tyne Has An Announcement....

  

  If you enjoy my blog, please consider following me on Bloglovin' Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Outfits Perfect For A Girls Night Out

  

  After spending 40 hours in a week at work, and 10 hours per week commuting to and from work, Friday night is any girl’s reward for slaving the week away. Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Celebrities Banish The Baby Weight

  

  We all see the images in magazines of celebrities running down the beach in their bikinis looking toned and slim just weeks after giving birth....but how do the... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Trying To Conceive? Don't Give Up Hope

  

  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that 12 percent of the American population is suffering from infertility during their reproductive... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Simple Ways to Go Eco-friendly at Home

  

  Going green makes excellent environmental sense with the average home-owner not only saving a considerable amount of money, but helping the earth remain in its... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bedroom Wishlist

  

  Overall, my bedroom is the room in our house that I am the happiest with. The overall look is exactly what I wanted when I set about creating it. Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Ordinary Moments: Head Space

  

  This week's Ordinary Moment is a bit of a break from the norm for me... This week hasn't really been all that normal. Infact the past two weeks haven't been... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Juiced A Watermelon ...(Or The Tefal Infinity Press Revolution Review!)

  

  I am the first to admit that my fruit and vegetable intake leaves a lot to be desired. I have always been the absolute fussiest of eaters.... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Five Surprising Benefits of Using the Contraceptive Pill

  From mood swings and headaches to breast tenderness, we’ve all heard horror stories about the contraceptive pill. As such, it’s easy to overlook the potential,... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fun with Make Up!

  

  On a daily basis, my make up routine always stays exactly the same. I barely even have to look at what I'm picking up out of my make up bag anymore...my hands... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hosting The Perfect Summer Event

  In our lives, we’ll often be called upon to host a variety of events, from children’s parties, right up to even bigger, bolder extravaganzas like weddings. Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Dolce Gusto Coffee Morning

  

  A couple of weeks ago, I invited some friends over to try out my new Dolce Gusto coffee machine for our own little Dolce Gusto coffee morning. Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Buses Driving You Mad? Drive Something Else For A Change…

  What’s your current stance on carting your family around, to and from home, school and other activities? Are you a one car, or even a two car family? Perhaps... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION