Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• Siblings In August

  

  We're halfway through August and as each day passes, I can't help but feel a little sad...I'm usually the kind of person who looks forward to exciting events... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Ways To Be A Nicer Blogger

  

  If there's one thing I worry about more than any other when it comes to blogging, it's how hard I try to be supportive of other bloggers. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Watching Over Your Sleeping Beauties With Panasonic Smart Home Baby Monitoring...

  

  When you have 3 children aged 4 and under, it's fair to say that life can get pretty hectic at times! I remember when I first found out that I was expecting... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hilton Hotel Launches Fantastic Family Offers In Collaboration With The Boss Baby

  

  Have you seen The Boss Baby yet? If not, I have to say - you are missing out on a real treat! There are very few movies that both my children and I enjoy in... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blog Income Report: July 2017

  

  If you caught my Blog Income Report from last month then you'll know that I've decided to start sharing monthly income reports - this was something I spoke abou... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• London With Children: Our Mini Break

  

  With my biggest boy about to start full time school in September, I've been trying to think of ways to make our last summer before school really special. Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby Bootcamp With Graco

  

  Welcoming a new baby into your family is without a doubt one of the most special times in a parents life, but it can also be one of the most worrying! Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Can Keeping a Diary Help You to Sleep?

  

  Do you often feel ready to fall asleep on the sofa and then by the time you sleepily trudge upstairs and get yourself ready for bed, you’re lying in the dark... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Favourite Items From Sanctuary Spa

  

  If there's one thing I have appreciated SO much more since my 3 children came along, it's "me time!" It's an incredibly rare thing, but when I do get it - I lik... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Don't I Fit In?

  

  Do you ever feel as though you don't quite fit in? I do. And really, I guess I always have. I've spoken plenty of times before about my experiences of bullying... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Graco Evo Pushchair & Snug-Rise I-Size Review

  

  As part of our role as Graco ambassadors, we will be reviewing some of their latest products over the coming weeks which we are really excited to share with... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me & Mine In July

  

  So here we are in August!! I swear the years go by faster with each passing one, I haven't even managed to stop writing 2016 when I fill in forms yet and someho... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Beach Babies...{The Ordinary Moments}

  

  I remember the very first time I set foot in Devon. I was 12, and we had finally arrived for our family holiday after a horrendous 7 hour car journey from... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Girly Evening At Revolution Torquay

  

  A few weeks ago, myself and a bunch of lovely fellow Devon bloggers headed out for a get together at Revolution Torquay. Recently we've been making an effort... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Parenting Room 101

  

  After a difficult day of fighting to keep toddlers from injuring themselves and attending to the baby's every last whim, my other half and I like to sit and... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips For A Healthy Family Summer

  

  With the Summer holidays upon us, I'm seeing more and more people worrying about how to fill the time with their little ones and it's no surprise - all of a... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Kids Won't Sleep

  

  If somebody asked you how you'd rate your skills as a parent, what would you say? My answer would probably vary greatly depending on the moment. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Amazon Fire 7": The Perfect Tablet For Families?

  

  You know how before you have children of your own, you think you have parenting completely sussed and you go around telling people about all of the things you'l... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Book Review: Wilde Like Me by Louise Pentland

  

  With 3 children under the age of 4 at home, it's fair to say that me time is not something I get a great deal of at the moment! Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Film Nights Helped Our Four Year Olds Tantrums

  

  Ever since our eldest son Tyne turned 4 back in March, we've noticed that his behaviour has become a little more unpredictable. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION