Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• Daddy Says: How Becoming A Dad Inspired Me To Improve My Health

  

  Today marks almost 4 years ago to the day that I found out I was going to be a Dad for the first time. Just like most other men when they find out the news, in... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Yoga Mindfulness

  

  I was recently sent a DVD called Yoga and Mindfulness for pregnancy and Birth with Nadia Raafat to review. I'm sure most of us in this day and age are familiar... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ways I'm Like A Kardashian

  

  I've just been sitting here watching a variety of the Kardashian family talk about nothing much on the E! Channel and it got me thinking... I am SO exactly... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rhymes Which Educate Pre-Schoolers

  

  My 3 year old son will be starting preschool in September, and before he starts I have been trying to assess where he is with his learning so that I can let... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Little Sports Fan

  

  It's fair to say that I have never been a sports fan. Throughout my childhood the very mention of sports day turned me cold. I found myself listening to... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Perfect Mattress From Bruno Sleep

  

  If you are considering the purchase of a new bed, it's worth taking in to account the quality of mattress you'll be sleeping on. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Behind The Scenes

  

  Sometimes I get sick of certain aspects of blogging. Of editing photos to show them in their best light, of making sure I only snap in front of well lit... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Style: Wall Stickers

  

  I often find myself getting bored very quickly when it comes to home decor, and I like to be able to change the style and look of a room quite quickly - as our... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Malmaison Liverpool Via Book A Table

  

  Last week, while on holiday in Liverpool, Jon I had the opportunity for a very rare night out without the children. As we don't have any babysitters local to... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Lifetime Of Loneliness

  

  I've gone backwards and forwards on how to start this post for an hour now and I can't find a clever way to do it so I'll simply get straight to the point -... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Top Money Saving Tips

  

  Having children in today's world can be a pretty expensive business - just feeding them a varied and fresh diet can cost a pretty penny and when you take into... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me & Mine in June

  

  And just like that...half the year was gone! How on earth did it get to be the end of June already?! I'm excited for Summer, but at the same time I can't help... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Encouraging Kids To Get Active & #EnjoyMoreWater

  

  Now that Summer is here, we're spending a lot more time outdoors as a family which - in turn - means that the children are spending their days being a lot more... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Perfect Calming Books For Bedtime

  

  My 3 year old son LOVES story time and as a result of this we have amassed quite the collection of books - as with anything, some are always more popular with... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Investing In High Quality Household Items

  

  For many of us, if asked how we'd spend a sudden windfall on household items our minds would immediately go to electronic luxiries such as flatscreen TV's,... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Connection

  

  I saw a video pop up on my Facebook timeline the other day it - it showed a series of kids playing in parks whilst their parents stood nearby looking at their... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Top Tips For Long Car Journeys With Children

  

  With school holidays being just around the corner, many families will be considering days out and shorts breaks. Now I know the thought of going on any journey... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sailor at 4 Months Old

  

  Dear Sailor, Didn't I just write your 3 month update a few minutes ago?! How has a whole month skipped past already! This week I ordered a photo book of all you... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sancti-mummy Madness

  

  Mummy-shaming. It's fair to say that most of us have either done it or experienced it at some point in our lives. I'll hold my hands up and admit that I've... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Little Boy Bakes: M & M's Surprise Inside Chocolate Fudge Cake

  

  As I mentioned in my last Little Boy Bakes post, Tyne has recently become very interested in baking - we make sure we do some baking together every Sunday latel... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION