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Sparkles & Stretchmarks
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Parenting, beauty and lifestyle blog written from the honest point of view of a first time mum and beauty addict!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 3013 )
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Clubs, and After School Activities – What to Look for to Keep Your Child Safe
We all know the importance of our children being stimulated and having fun outside school. Whether that’s encouraging a hobby or a skill, socialising and... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Essential Items to Bring on Your Next Camping Trip
Camping is one of the most favored activities for people that love the outdoors. It’s fun, rejuvenating, exciting, and an activity the whole family can... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Chipped Front Teeth & What They've Taught Me
Dear Front Teeth, The broken, discoloured, unsightly pair of you have impacted my life for the last 30 years in ways a simple bit of mineral probably never... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
4 Ways To Avoid Feeling Overcrowded at Home
The sensation of being in an overcrowded area can make you a little uneasy and claustrophobic. With a large family comes a perception of less space even when... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Should You Consider Renting a Property When You’re on Holiday?
Everyone should have a long list of travel goals to look forward to. Whether it’s exploring the culture of Egypt, sampling food from Thailand or roaming the... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
How To Keep Your Mac Running Smoothly
Photo by Serpstat from Pexels There are two types of people in the world. Those who love Windows/Linux based PCs and laptops. and those who love Macs. Read more
Posted on 03 June 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
How We've Built Up Our Savings Quickly & Easily
For the vast majority of my life, I've been somewhat chaotic in my approach to finances. I've always held a firm belief that money is difficult to come by, and... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Organizing Professional Correspondence As A Home Business
Pexels CC0 License Those able to run a business from home should never feel ashamed of their humble beginnings or current stature, in fact, they should feel... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Refresh Your Style to Boost Your Mood
https://unsplash.com/photos/kK6PPZe4f7k So much is said about needing to look a specific way to boost your mood and feel better about yourself. Read more
Posted on 01 June 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Importance Of Processes And Procedures Within A Business
Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay If you're looking to create new processes and procedures for your business but you're unsure whether or not you need... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lockdown Education – Tough Times for Many
If you are a parent of a school age child you will certainly have had a few moments over the last couple of months where you worried you might not be doing a... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Embracing Your Inner Mischief Maker With MAOAM (AD)
With the vast majority of families in the UK spending far more time together at home than usual at the moment, it's fair to say that some days can be a bit... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The New Normal: UK Holidays
Holiday? What Holiday? I think anyone who has a holiday booked or was planning to have a holiday this summer is certainly re-thinking everything. Read more
Posted on 28 May 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Top 10 Gifts For A Pet Lover
With Fathers Day just around the corner, many of us are trying to come up with the perfect gift ideas to surprise the Father figures in our lives - and with... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Interesting Facts About Santa Letters
Santa Claus has always been kids' favourite and reading his letters seemed like the first task to do in an early Christmas morning. Read more
Posted on 26 May 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Family’s Health Care
Health care can be an expensive necessity for your family, and it can be challenging to find a balance between feeling reassured that your family’s health is... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
How To Taste Sicily From Home?
Given that travelling abroad looks to be off the menu for the vast majority of us for the foreseeable future, bringing a little taste of our favourite holiday... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Powerful Time Management Tricks To Make 'Me Time'
It's no secret that moms often have chaotic daily lives and while raising your little ones and keeping your personal and professional life in order may often... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
How To Make "Frozen" Slime
Well it's been a fair old while that we've been stuck in lockdown here in the UK, and I have to admit - I am starting to run out of ideas for keeping these thre... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Tips For Encouraging A Love Of Reading In Children
Ever since I was a child, I have loved nothing more than getting lost in the pages of a good book. Whether it was the whimsical adventures of a Roald Dahl... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION
