Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• I Was Fat Shamed Today...

  

  I was fat shamed today. I've always hated the expression "fat shaming". I'm not really sure why, I suppose because I feel like its become a bit of a buzz word. ... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why I Hate Doing Laundry + Your Chance To Try Laundrapp's Service!

  

  If I asked you which household chore was the biggest bug bear in your house, what would you answer be? For me, it's the laundry! Not a second of hesitation... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My High-Tech Home Wishlist

  

  I have to admit that, although I would love to be one of those mums who manages to look after 3 children, work full time hours and keep a house that looks like ... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings In May

  

  I can barely believe it's already the middle of the month, it feels like I've only just changed the date on my calendar (Actually I'm lying, my calendar is stil... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Garden Fun With Our ELC Trampoline

  

  Summer time is almost upon us, and for most of that means that we live in hope of sunny days and a little less rain so that we can get our little ones outside i... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Have An Idea To Help Parents Feed Their Kids Better? It Could Win You £1000!

  

  Without a doubt one of the most difficult aspects of raising children is the battle to get them to eat healthily. It may not seem like rocket science but... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Somewhere Different – At Home Or At Sea?

  

  We are bombarded with travel advice, holidaying ideas and action packed all inclusive adventures everyday, but many of us just want something different. Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Being An "Over Sharer": Why I Won't Stop Blogging About Mental Health

  

  "We need to talk about Mental Health" How many times have you seen that phrase, or ones like it, used in the media lately? How many times have you seen people... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 10 Random Things That I Hate Without Explanation

  

  I'm reading a book at the moment by the author Bill Bryson...he's someone who's work I have only discovered in the last year or so but he has fast become one... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Prioritise When Preparing For A New Baby

  

  Is there ever a more anxious time in a persons life than when they're expecting a baby? I doubt it. No matter how prepared you think you are for your new... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Benefits Of Being A Trader As A Busy Parent

  

  In this century, many countries are experiencing economic inflation. Everyone in every region is experiencing the effect. However, its meaning does not sink... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 13 Reasons Why: My Thoughts As A Mental Health Sufferer

  

  *Contains Spoilers* If you're unfamiliar with 13 Reasons Why then A)where have you been for the last few weeks?! and B) allow me to briefly sum it up for you... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Motherhood Confessions

  

  Do you ever find yourself thinking about something completely random and then wondering if other people have the same kinds of thoughts? Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Changes To Car Seat Legislation & Our Thoughts On The Recaro Monza Nova 2 High...

  

  If there's one area of raising children that leaves me struggling to keep up more than any other, it would have to be keeping up with and understanding car... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Life With Two 1 Year Olds

  

  I've often wondered what life must be liked for those who have multiple children of the same age but whenever I did - I imagined twins or triplets, children... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me & Mine In April

  

  So here we are at the end of April, and oh my goodness - how lucky have we been with the weather?! Social media tells me that it may have been a little more... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Talking Sh*t : IBS Awareness Week

  

  There are many different types of blogger. Lifestyle bloggers, parenting bloggers, beauty bloggers and so on. I've never really known which blogger category to... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saving For Your Childrens Future

  

  Since the start of the new year, I have been making a conscious effort to pay more attention to my finances - by budgeting, saving and planning ahead wherever... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Venture Elite Notebook Review

  

  Working from home has many upsides. You can often organise your work time around family time and the day to day tasks family life creates. You're not governed b... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• You Are Not Alone If Bed Bugs Are Affecting Your Mental Health

  

  Not only do bed bugs have a physical effect on your health and wellbeing, they can also cause psychological discomfort too. People who have an infestation of be... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION