Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• The Struggle With Three

  

  Three children. I always thought of families with 3 children as being kind of middle ground in the family size stakes - not exactly a "big family" but not... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #SundayBest Linky - Share Your Best Blog Posts!

  

  Welcome back to #SundayBest - A brand new linky hosted by myself and the lovely Sian from Quite Frankly She Said. Thank you to everyone who joined up last Sunda... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Would You Do If You Won The Lottery?

  This is a game that we all play from time to time isn't it?! I would say that, on average, I spend about 2 hours a week just daydreaming about how I'd spend my... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Halfshell Heroes Squeeze'Ems Review

  

  A couple of weeks ago we were given the opportunity to try out the brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Squeeze'ems. As soon as I saw the name pop up in my... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #TheMagicInEveryday Weekly Round Up #4

  

  A couple of weeks ago, myself and my lovely blogging friend Fiona from Dolly Dowsie decided to take on a bit of a new venture over on Instagram by launching... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Weight Loss Journey So Far

  I've spoken before about how my weight is something I have struggled with and felt very uncomfortable about for quite a long time, now. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 40 Things Before 40

  

  In just 2 days time, I will be turning 35. You have no idea (Well, unless you're a similar age or above yourself I guess...) how bizarre that feels to say. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings In September

  

  Well...this image just about sums up my little trio lately! A cheeky monkey of a 3 year old whose personality is developing more and more everyday - a little bo... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Worst #GiftCrimes I've Ever Received!

  

  So yesterday was my 35th birthday (eeeek!) and I'm pleased to say that all of the gifts I received were absolutely lovely, and of course I'd be grateful for... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Welcome Back to #SundayBest - A Brand New Linky Hosted By...

  

  Welcome back to #SundayBest - A brand new linky hosted by myself and the lovely Sian from Quite Frankly She Said. Thank you to everyone who joined up last Sunda... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Updating My Mum-Drobe With Dorothy Perkins Discount Codes

  

  Now that Summer is well and truly on its way out, it's time for one of my favourite tasks of the year... Sorting out our wardrobes for a new season! Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Summer Memories 2016

  

  Well this week Tyne and my nephew Kier have started pre school, my nieces have gone back to school, our routine has changed and it feels like Summer has come... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Life With Irish Twins: 6 Months In

  

  Well we've survived half a year with our little Irish Twins - hurrah! Quite fittingly, I did an interview last week with Mother Baby magazine about what it's... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dear Nursery Teacher, On My Son's First Day....

  

  Dear Nursery Teacher, I know that you're probably sick and tired of parents like me today, fretting over leaving their precious children with you for the very... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Help Your Child To Find Their Perfect Career

  

  Helping your children to find a career that suits them is not an easy task. Job satisfaction has been proven to be one of the biggest factors in determining... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sailor is 6 Months Old - & We're Weaning!

  

  Yes, just like that half a year has somehow passed in the blink of an eye and you, my little Sailor James, are 6 months old. I don't quite know how we went... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Devon Days Out: Powderham Castle

  

  Last week, we visited the very beautiful Powderham Castle - a stunning castle which was originally built in the 14th century, and sits on the outskirts of... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #SundayBest Linky - Show Off Your Best Blog Posts!

  

  Welcome back to #SundayBest - A brand new linky hosted by myself and the lovely Sian from Quite Frankly She Said. Thank you to everyone who joined up last Sunda... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Devon Days Out: Devon Railway Centre

  

  A couple of weeks ago, we headed out to Devon Railway Centre Model World with the children to enjoy a family day out. Considering this is only around 45... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #TheMagicInEveryDay - My Favourite Images Round Up

  

  A couple of weeks ago, myself and my lovely blogging friend Fiona from Dolly Dowsie decided to take on a bit of a new venture over on Instagram by launching... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION