Sparklesandstretchmarks

LATEST ARTICLES ( 3013 )

• The Week I Realised The Damage That Instagram & #Ads Can Do

  

  For a while now, I've heard people on social media talk about the potential damage that the rise of social media "Influencers" and "#Ads" can do to the mental... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Experience With Utmost Me Natural Sleep & Anxiety Aid Supplements

  

  If there's one aspect of my life that is in serious need of dire improvement, it's without a doubt my sleep pattern. I've suffered with insomnia ever since my... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Competition: WIN Family Entrance To KidZania & Dinner At Cabana!

  

  I'm really excited to bring you a fantastic competition today which gives my readers the chance to win a truly amazing prize! The lovely people at Red Letter... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Family Travel Bucket List

  

  Ever since my children came along, I have had an urge to travel far and wide with them. Which is funny because in all honesty, travel has never really been... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 12 Things I've Learnt About Myself In My 30's

  

  Today it's my birthday and I turn the grand old age of 37. 30-sodding-7 years old. I find that a completely mind boggling fact to wrap my head around if I'm... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Suicide Prevention Day - We Need Help Beyond Hashtags

  

  Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. A day when we're supposed to come together to open up the conversation about suicide. A day when we make an effort not... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Us In August 2018: Making Plans & Handling Changes...

  

  If you caught my last family update post back in June then you'll be aware that 2018 hasn't really been the best of years for us, due to financial difficulties... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Raising The Future - Why I "Make A Big Deal" Out Of Equality

  

  Whenever I first meet people, and they find out that I have 3 sons their reactions are usually along the same lines. "Oh you poor thing, 3 rough and tumble... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Day At National Marine Aquarium Plymouth: Devon Days Out

  

  Last week, the boys I headed along to National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth for an afternoon of shark-spotting much to the delight of my ocean-obsessed... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings In August: How My Boys Are Doing Lately

  

  Over the course of the summer, my 3 little boys seem to have each grown up a lot in their own ways. And I'm SO pleased and relieved to say, after sharing a... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Unusual Gift Ideas For Boys

  

  As a mum to three boys and aunt to a nephew, I have to admit - I struggle much more when it comes to buying gifts for the males in my life than I do for the... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Childcare.Co.Uk - My Thoughts

  

  One of the biggest challenges that we've faced as a couple since the boys came along has undoubtedly been the lack of time to ourselves. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Plus Size Summer Look Book & How Body Positivity Has Improved My Summer

  

  When I think back to last summer and try to remember what sorts of outfits I wore, my mind is pretty much a blank. Infact after a good 10 minutes of trying my... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Enjoying Dairy Again With MilkAid

  

  Do you have a favourite sort of comfort food meal? The kind that you instantly crave whenever you're feeling under the weather or when you're feeling a bit low... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Family Days Out With Oddbods & National Express

  

  Last week, we were kindly invited along for a day out with the Oddbods in sunny Bournemouth - much to the surprise and delight of my 3 boys! Incase you're... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 4 Ways to Tell If Your Dog is Depressed

  

  Dogs don’t have an option to fully express their feelings, but it doesn’t mean that they don’t have feelings. They do feel sad and depressed as well. Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spiritualism & Me

  

  I was given my first set of tarot cards when I was 12. I'm not sure that I had any idea what they actually were, but as a huge fan of TV shows like Sabrina The... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dreaming Big With Post Office

  

  I remember so clearly the way I thought that the story of my life was going to play out when I was 5 years old. I was going to have 2 babies, both girls. Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor

  

  I remember briefly reading a paragraph in a pregnancy book about the importance of kegel exercises during my first pregnancy... And that was it. Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stick & Stones: The Impact Of Living In A Fatphobic Society

  

  "Sticks Stones May Break My Bones But Names Will Never Hurt Me" I remember, so clearly, standing in the playground at school...shouting those words aloud in... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION