Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• Fathers Day Gift Inspiration

  

  With Fathers Day just around the corner, I thought it was time I started trying to find a bit of inspiration for gifts because in all honesty? My Fathers Day... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Plus Size Spring Look Book & Thoughts On Embracing Body Confidence

  

  For the last few months, I've been on a bit of a "journey". I do realise how much of a massive cliche that sounds, but it's the only way I can think of to... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Staying Safe With Scoot Wize by Extra Wize

  

  We're really lucky to live in a beautiful part of Devon not far from the sea, glorious countryside and some stunning natural beauty spots such as Haldon Forest. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brand Work & Bloggers: Interview With A PR Professional

  

  As a blogger wanting to work with brands, it can sometimes be difficult to know exactly what a company is looking for. It can be a struggle to know what to focu... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Carriwell Nursing Bra: In Review

  

  I think its fair to say that for most mothers - certain things change when it comes to fashion choices once you have children, and for me one of the biggest... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why I No Longer Use Blog Charts (And Why I Don't Think Anyone Should)

  

  "OH MY GOD!!! BEST SCORE EVER!!! I'M SO HAPPY! I'VE WORKED SO HARD FOR THIS!" >>"Oh wow, well done hun" >>"SO well deserved babes" >>"That's... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Little Corners Of Our Home

  

  I've made no secret of the fact that I am anything but an "Ideal Homes" type of blogger - if you're looking for interiors inspiration and decor tips then you'd... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Tips For Living With Social Anxiety

  

  Social anxiety is something I've lived with for most of my life. I don't recall any time in my life where I haven't felt uncomfortable and on edge around other... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Traditional British Sea Side Holiday At Ladram Bay

  

  Last week we headed off, buckets and spades in hand, on a good old fashioned British seaside caravan holiday. Living where we do in Devon, we're pretty spoiled... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Imagining Our Dream Home

  

  It's happening again...3 years in and I'm getting itchy feet. No I'm not about to trade Jon in for a newer model (who has the energy for that, these days?!)... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Us In April

  

  So here we are, 4 months in to 2018 and much like the rest of year- April seems to have shot past in the blink of an eye. It's quite concerning to me how often... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Planned C Section Births: What To Expect On The Day & In Recovery

  

  Earlier on this week, I wrote about how to prepare for a planned C Section birth. Today I'm moving on to what to expect from a C section birth on the day itself. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Planned C Section Births: How To Prepare

  

  As April is C Section awareness month, I thought I'd cover in detail my personal experiences of c section deliveries in a bid to help other mothers know what... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Celebrating The End Of The School Year With Snapfish

  

  Is it just me who feels as though we're still in "New Year" mode?! It feels like we're only a few weeks in to 2018 so a few weeks ago, when the team at... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Reasons Why Moving to Australia Seems Very Appealing

  

  Between the recent poor weather, poor economy, poor job market, knife and gun crime on the rise, and post Brexit blues, some of my family have been talking abou... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why I No Longer Use Blog Charts (And Why I Don't Think Anyone Should)

  

  "OH MY GOD!!! BEST SCORE EVER!!! I'M SO HAPPY! I'VE WORKED SO HARD FOR THIS!" >>"Oh wow, well done hun" >>"SO well deserved babes" >>"That's... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Two Birthdays In One Week: Our Pirate & Frozen Party Celebrations!

  

  The first few months of the year always seem to fly past in the blink of an eye for me, and I think that's partly because after the lull of January is... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How I'm Hoping To Raise Feminist Sons

  

  "I don't want to play with girls...GIRLS ARE STUPID!" Unfortunately, these words haven't been uncommon ones in our house over the last few months. Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tutti Bambini Arlo Post

  

  Recently we were given the opportunity to review the new ARLO multi combination pushchair by Tutti Bambini. As neither Jon or I had used any Tutti Bambini... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dear Noah, Now You're 3..

  

  Noah Reve, My middle one. My wild one. My most headstrong one. My free spirit. Today you turn 3 years old. I know most parents say that they can't believe... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION