Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• Can Gaming Be Educational As Well As Fun?!

  You may recall that I recently posted on one of my "Things I Hate" posts about I-Kids....my term for the generation of very young children who are asking for... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Friday Fives: Top 5 Healthier Eating Treats!

  

  As you probably know from my Weekly Wednesday Weigh In Posts - I am attempting (somewhat unsuccessfully at the moment!) to lose my Baby Weight. Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Competition: WIN a Pabobo Night Light!

  

  The Pabobo Super Nomade night light was launched this year. It is a portable light that automatically adjusts to light conditions - so there is no need to turn... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What To Wear For A Festival

  

  With Glastonbury and all of the other festivals upon us, lots of people are wondering about what outfits to wear...I'm not personally going (I'll be camping... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thursdays Thing I Hate: FML Moments....

  

  First off - if you, like my partner who proof-reads all of my posts for me, don't know what "FML" means - please see HERE as I don't want to be the one to... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Slumberdown Orthopaedic Pillows

  

  I was recently sent a pack of Slumberdown Orthapaedic Pillows to trial and review.Now anybody who knows me will tell you that I absolutely LOVE my bed - pre-bab... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Weekly Wednesday Weigh In: Week 1

  

  Well week 1 of my Baby Weight diet is over with and I'm sorry to say - it has been a total and complete bust! :(I haven't lost a single ounce but I am not at al... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Beauty Wednesdays: Review of Aroma-Works.com

  

  Well it's looking like Jon, Tyne myself will be re-locating soon to a new home in Devon...so I've been thinking more and more about various bits pieces I'd... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby Watch: 13 Week Update!

  

  Dear Tyne,Today you turn 13 weeks old - meaning you have been in the world for a whole 3 months!!In the last few days I have really started to notice how much... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mummy Mondays: My 1st Years Personalised Shoes Review

  

  Since having Tyne, My 1st Years has fast become one of my absolute favourite online stores.....This is because it combines my two biggest loves in baby... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Day In The Life...Of Sparkles & Stretchmarks!

  

  So I thought I'd do something a bit different this weekend....I was originally going to spook you all some more with some more ghostly encounters I've had over... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dressing The Baby: Blue Stripes.co.uk Dress Tyne!

  

  As I'm sure my readers know by now, I spend a lot of time "window shopping" online - browsing around various websites.Every now and then, I come across a websit... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shoes, Glorious Shoes!

  

  There are few things I love more in life than brand new pairs of shoes!! I have always had a bit of a shoe obsession myself, and now that Tyne has come along I... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sparkles Summer Cocktail Guide!

  

  One of my favourite things about summer time is, of course, garden parties!I am always the hostess among my friends and I LOVE having get togethers in the... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thursdays Thing That Annoys Me: Bad Customer Service - Feat PIXIFOTO!!!

  

  As some of you may know, before I had Tyne I worked in Customer Services for a major high street retailer where I was a member of the management team, dealing... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Alphabet Blogging

  

  I've seen this on pretty much all of the blogs I follow lately and so I thought I would join in!......A. Attached or single? AttachedB. Best friend? Jon (my... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Weekly Wednesday Weigh In!

  

  So this is a new weekly feature on my blog!As its been 3 months since I gave birth, I think its high time that I stopped using the "I've Just Had A Baby"... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Beauty Wednesdays Part 2: Back 2 Mac Scheme and Lipstick Review

  

  For those of you who may be aware - I, Hayley, am a complete and utter Mac-a-holic.It's been a problem I've had for approximately 7 years now - ever since I... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 DIARIES, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Beauty Wednesdays Part 1: Victoria by Victorinox Swiss Army

  

  I have to admit, when I first heard of a perfume created by Victorinox Swiss Army - I was a bit puzzled!For me, Swiss Army does not conjure images of a nice... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 DIARIES, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby Wearing - Am I Converted?! Featuring the BabyBjorn Miracle Carrier

  

  While I was pregnant, I joined a lot of pregnancy and parenting forums and came across a lot of terms being banded around that I was completely unfamiliar with. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION