Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• Baby Watch: 9 Months

  

  Dear Tyne,You turned 9 months old on Boxing Day!You have now had your First Christmas and seen in your first New Year!I find it a bit sad that its not the year... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• It's Our 1st Birthday!

  

  Yes that's right....my little blog turns 1 year old today! I remember SO clearly sitting in my old living room with Jon and talking about being bored in the... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why I Love Winter Time!

  

  I have never been a summer person - much to the dismay of my mother, who literally sits by the outdoor pool on holiday in Torquay on CHRISTMAS DAY - and comes i... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dressing The Baby: The December Edition!

  

  Well due to the recent festivities some of my regular features have fallen a little by the wayside recently, but its time to get back on track! Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How We Saw In 2014....

  

  Anybody who knows me will know that I LOVE special occasions...The way I see it, life is series of monotonous days that are all very similar and tend to blend... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My 2014 Bucket List & Resolutions!

  

  Happy New Year To All Sparkles Stretchmarks readers!I can't thank you all enough for your support in 2013 and hope you'll continue to follow the blog and my... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2013: My Year In Review

  

  JanuaryJanuary was a pretty important month for me - it was the month that Sparkles Stretchmarks was born!I had previously run my blog as "Make Up, Movies ... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tyne's 1st Christmas

  

  As I have mentioned numerous times over the last few weeks....this was Tyne's very first Christmas.As somebody who has always LOVED Christmas, I was incredibly... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Q & A: Christmas!

  

  I recently watched a Christmas Tag vlog by the very lovely Kerry from Lived With Love and I enjoyed it so much that I considered doing my own...but vlogging... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Ultimate Christmas Movies

  

  The week before Christmas, I always try to watch a Christmas movie every evening to get me into the Christmas spirit!I haven't quite managed it this year as... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Bargains Christmas Goodies!

  

  This week my busy schedule has been winding down at last, and so finally I've been starting to get into the Festive spirit!With a little help from the lovely... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• St Lucia: It's on the Bucket List

  

  I was recently reading an article online in between sorting out a few loads of laundry, and I became totally engrossed in it. The writer had recently been to St. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Getting Your Little One's Nursery Ready For the Big Day

  

  The big day is quickly approaching! It’s time to get the little one’s nursery ready and you’re wondering where to begin. You want this room to be extra special! Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Great Family Christmas Eve Traditions

  For kids and parents there are few things more exciting than Christmas. For children it’s a magical time of presents, happiness and mystery. Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• M & S Christmas Jumper Family Portrait

  

  When I first found out that us two were going to become a 3, I had visions of all the traditional family things we'd do....I'd bake cookies everyday, we'd sit... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 6 Gifts for the Woman Who Has Everything

  

  She already has the latest iPad, drawers of jewellery and a collection of designer shoes that would put Imelda Marcos to shame. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Christmas Tree.....

  

  A week or two ago, we decided it was time to get Festive in the Glass-McLean household and we set about getting our Christmas Decs up! Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Losing the Baby Weight

  

  Putting on some weight is an essential part of pregnancy to ensure optimal health for the baby and the mother. However after giving birth, most mothers are not... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Secret Santa Safari: A Guide to Getting the Perfect Gift for Animal Lovers.

  

  Does someone you care about, or just someone you’ve been stuck with for Secret Santa, love animals? Are you struggling for a gift idea? If so, this is the blog... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• January Sales!

  

  The year has almost drawn to a close, and with that in mind I can't help but think about the sorts of things I might want to look out for once the January... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION