Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• Meet May's Super Sparkler Advertiser!

  

  This month's Super Sparkler is Amy who blogs at Mr and Mrs T Plus ThreeIn her own words:I'm married to Justin and have three children, two of which are teenager... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Life Lately....

  

  What we've been watching...Well, as we recently announced we've been taken on as part of this years Netflix Stream Team so we have really been getting stuck in... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• HomeBargains Wedding Range

  

  Home Bargains may not be the first place you think of when you're looking for wedding gifts and accessories - it certainly wouldn't be for me - so I was quite... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• You Know You're a Blogger When....

  

  *You check your social media, emails new comments before you have your first cup of coffee in the morning...*Your meals are often served cold after you've... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ask Me Anything!

  

  Yes....as the above states...I want you to ask me anything!I'm currently enjoying dipping my toe into the waters of the vlogging/YouTube world and I would like... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Babies R Us Babyologist Assignment!

  

  We were delighted to recently be selected as Babyologists for Babies R Us.We were sent a Fisher Price Laugh Learn Crawl Around Car to put through its paces an... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Boost Your Business in the Digital Age

  

  In my pre-baby life, I was quite the wannabe entrepreneur!I've always been someone who just doesn't like working for other people and so have always had busines... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Center Parcs Easter Nest Challenge

  

  We recently decided to take part in Center Parcs Tots100's Easter Nest Challenge.I thought it would be a pretty interesting task to try to make Edible Easter... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tyne's Bedtime Buddies Featuring Lamaze Toys

  

  Tyne's cot has always been a space that I kept free of anything other than his cot sheet and his gro bag.But now that he's turned one, I've started to allow... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• We're on the Netflix #StreamTeam!

  

  We are very excited to be part of the Netflix #StreamTeam for the next 12 months!Netflix very kindly set us up with everything needed to watch Netflix along wit... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Bloggers Favourite Blog?

  As someone who writes a blog, of course it's only natural that I myself would be a fan of many other blogs.If you have any sort of hobby or interest, I think... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'm Very Nervous....but I'm Going to BritMums Live!

  

  You may remember a while ago I discussed my anxiety over attending BritMums Live - well I'm still feeling pretty anxious, but the date is getting ever closer an... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Montagne Jeunesse Review

  

  I was recently sent a gorgeous package of Montagne Jeunesse products to try out and have a good old pamper session with!The package was extremely generous as yo... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• V-Tech Toot Toot Drivers Parking Tower Review

  

  We were recently very kindly sent a VTech Toot Toot Drivers Parking Tower for Tyne to have a play with.Here's what VTech say about it:Playtime with miles of... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Perfect Holiday Packing with Monsoon

  I've been bitten by the holiday fever bug.Everybody around me is talking about their holiday plans and I am still yet to make any definite decisions on where... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dressing The Baby: The Easter Edition

  

  Whenever a special occasion rolls around, I get very excited about what little outfits I'm going to dress my little man up in - and so for the last couple of... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 of the Best Creative – and Simple – Uses for Fairy Lights

  

  If you’re looking for simple ways to update and improve your home’s decor and atmosphere, you’ve no doubt thought about painting walls or bits of furniture, or... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Plate Review & Our Weaning Journey - The Non-BLW Way

  

  We were recently very kindly contacted by the lovely people at Studio Kids Design and asked if we would like to sample one of their lovely personalised kids... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Easter 2014

  

  Easter weekend has been gone....I hope you all had a lovely time, however you choose to celebrate - or even if you don't, the extra days off work are sure... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby Boy Summer Haul: Matalan & Tesco

  

  Recently Tyne was kitted with a whole new wardrobe all ready for summer so I thought I'd share with you what he's going to be wearing! Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION