Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• Me & Mine In March: Stepping Back From Online Pressure

  

  At the beginning of this year, I decided that instead of making the usual New Years Resolutions that I tend to always go for..."Must try harder to take better... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Playtime Can Benefit Your Children

  

  Summer is once again fast approaching, and for most children there’s nothing more exciting than spending time in the water in the company of friends and family. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• To Tyne On Your 5th Birthday

  

  Dear Tyne, My biggest of 3 little boys...all so very different, I can't believe that you are now 5 years old! In some ways it feels like it's only a matter of... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sometimes I Wish....

  

  I have a problem that's been troubling me lately, and I wanted to get some thoughts on it. You see, my daughter desperately wants to join a karate class. And I'... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• But What About Socialisation?! And Other Common Questions About Home Education

  

  Yesterday morning, as I was settling down with my morning coffee while my three sons played happily at my feet, I noticed a few more notifications than usual... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Make The Most Of Your Family Photos

  Before my children were born, I never really had much of an interest in taking photos. I mean, sure I'd buy a throwaway camera before every big night out and I'... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Son Hates His Brother: Siblings In March

  

  So this is a little different than my usual Siblings posts. Yes, I'm sharing some cute snaps of the boys but unlike most months, these are not photos I took... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why I Made Friends With An Elderly Stranger

  

  Loneliness is the kind of problem that probably doesn't ping up very highly on many peoples list when it comes to the many, many issues in this world that we... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Early Mothers Day Treat At Cote Brasserie

  

  Earlier this week we were kindly invited along to Cote Brasserie for a bit of an early Mothers Day treat. If you're unfamiliar with Cote Brasserie, they are a... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Make The Most Of A Family Cruise Holiday

  

  Cruises are without a doubt our holiday of choice. In my opinion, no other kind of holiday even comes to close to offering the kind of rest, relaxation,... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• When The Penny Dropped: My Financial Frivolity & Learning To Budget

  

  For a long time now, I've found myself confused by my seemingly constant lack of cash. I feel as though I'm always working. I earn a decent amount of money. Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spread A Little Sunshine With TreatBox

  

  With the weather being so rubbish lately, I've been feeling in need of a bit of a pick me up...so you can imagine my delight when this gorgeous box of... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Learning Music At Home With My Music Starts Here

  

  Since starting our home ed journey, we've been looking out for opportunities to broaden the boys educations beyond the usual core subjects of English, reading,... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Following Our Own Path: Our Decision To Home Educate

  

  I've always been the kind of person who follows the crowd in life. When the girls in school decided it was no longer cool to like Take That, I dutifully tore... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Fabulous Story Teller by Lunii: The Perfect Bedtime Companion

  

  It's no secret that bedtime in our house has always been a bit of a battle, and lately we've been going through a rough patch again. Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Treat Winter Coughs: Top Tips From The Experts

  

  Ever since the Christmas holidays, myself and the boys have been struck down by one illness after another - there have been ear infections, sinus infections,... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Things That Make Me Anxious As A Blogger

  

  Over the years, it's become more and more apparent to me that blogging and social anxiety are not really things that go hand in hand. Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Your Blueprint for Handling Flight Delays

  

  Unfortunately, cancellations and flight delays are something that can happen to all of us. The more often you take to the skies, the more likely it is that... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saving Money On Birthday Shopping With Peddler.com

  

  Having just celebrated my youngest's 2nd birthday, you'd think that I'd be able to sit back and relax a little knowing that the birthday fuss is over with for... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Very Snowy Trip To Disneyland Paris

  

  A couple of weeks back, after having purchased Annual Infinity Passes for us all with the intention of taking a good 4 or 5 trips to Disneyland Paris this... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2018 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION