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• Haul: Tyne's Autumn Wardrobe!

  

  Everytime I go shopping, I intend to do a haul post - but for some reason, I never get around to it!So instead I decided to do one big collective haul post,... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Excitement is Building.....

  

  I know that it's not even Hallowe'en yet and I probably shouldn't be blogging about the festive season already but I just can't help myself. I have ALWAYS... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mummy Mondays: Samsung Video Monitor REVIEW

  

  A couple of months ago we were sent the Samsung SEW-3036W video monitor to try out and review. Before the monitor arrived, I have to admit - we were not... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Guest Post: The Horrors Of Not Brushing Your Teeth *

  Guest Post:Tariq Drabu Dentist’s on the Pitfalls of Not Brushing Your Teeth Oral Health Month: maybe you've never heard of it before. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Va-Cay

  

  Yep - as you are reading this.... me, Jon and Tyne are now on our way for a week away on our first full family holiday (One night breaks don't count!) !!!! Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blog Organisation: My Tips & Tricks!!!

  

  With a 6 month old baby and two self-run businesses to manage, life can sometimes be a bit chaotic for me!As a Virgo, organisation is a big part of my life and ... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Introducing My New Nephew!

  

  Kier EricHe weighed 8lbs 6oz (Although I refuse to believe that...he is the TINIEST baby I have ever seen!!! Including Tyne...who was only 6lbs 14oz! Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dressing The Baby: September Edition!

  

  Can you believe it's the end of September already?! It really does feel as though this year has absolutely flown past! The end of the month of course means its... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Friday Fives: Top Teething Lifesavers!

  

  Ever since entered the dreaded world of teething at around 4 and a half months old, we have been trying all kinds of different things to try to help bring him... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sleep, Glorious Sleep....

  Legend has it, that there are some lucky parents out there whose babies sleep through the night from just days old....I don't know where these people are gettin... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Would YOU Chastise Someone Elses Child?

  

  This week for my Thursdays Thought post, I wanted to talk about something that actually happened to a friend of my sister.This happened very local to where I no... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Supporting Local Businesses*

  Since starting a new handmade craft business last week, I have been looking up various ways of reaching out to the local community to sell my goods. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Countdown: Perfect Gifts For....Sisters!

  

  Each week, I'm going to be bringing you a gift guide showing some of the wonderful gifts available this year for all your relatives! Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mummy Mondays - Pink Lining Yummy Mummy Bag: Review

  

  Ever since I first found out I was expecting, I have wanted a beautiful designer changing bag - so IMAGINE how thrilled I was when I came home a couple of... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Un-Blogged Moments.....

  As bloggers, I think it's fair to say that the majority of us do...most of the time....put our best foot forward.We present to the world the most perfect versio... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Guest Post: My Night At WICKED The Musical!

  

  Today I have a guest post from the lovely Melanie - I was recently unable to attend a West End performance of Wicked which I had been meant to review as poor... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My New Business: Handmade By Hayley

  

  For a while now I have been crafting in my spare time, making little trinkets for family and friends...and I decided to have a go at selling some at local... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Friday Fives: Arty Harty Review

  

  As I'm sure I've made pretty clear since Tyne arrived in the world - I ADORE personalised items!So when I received this absolutely stunning framed print from... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Choosing a Mattress for Baby

  When I was expecting there were so many things which, to me, seemed difficult because of a minefield of conflicting information about how best to approach the... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Separation Anxiety: The Mummy Version

  

  Separation Anxiety.Two words you hear banded about quite a lot in Mummy Circles.But usually - they refer to the anxiety of the child when its caregiver leaves... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION