Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• Feeling Patriotic? Your Chance To WIN A St Georges Hypnos Bed!

  

  With Euro Fever taking over, many of us feel the urge to show our support in a variety of ways...but I think I've found the most novel way of doing that yet! Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings In June

  

  These three. They're hard work at times, I mean...come on...there are THREE of them and the oldest one is only just turned 3...of course they're hard work... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Teletubbies Rediscovered!

  

  When you think back to your childhood, no doubt there will be some favourite things that stand out in your memory... Favourite toys you loved to play with,... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• WIN a Garden Makeover with Carpetright! #PitchForAPitch

  

  You may recall that last year I posted about my Back yard Makeover and how happy we were with transforming the look and feel of our yard area with the use of... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Open Letter To Thomas The Tank Engine

  

  Dear Thomas... Oh what a relationship you I have had over the years. Your familiar, cheeky face has been a part of my life since way back in my own childhood ... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stay Secure This Summer

  

  Did you know that July 7th is apparently the worst day of the year for burglaries in the UK?! I didn't! Infact I would have assumed that December would be the... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Best Gig Memories + Your Chance to See Beyonce LIVE!

  

  I've always been such a fan of music, and seeing my favourite artists live was always one of my biggest passions. It's been a while since I went to a live... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Zinc Flyte Scooters

  

  As some of you may know we love to travel and as we've recently discovered, so now does Tyne. Tyne naturally wants to bring his favourite things on trips with... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• That's Not My Ipad...

  

  If you enjoy my blog, please consider following me on Bloglovin' Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Top Tips For A Mess-Free Home With Little Ones

  It’s hardly a secret that owning small children can be an invitation to endless muck, mess and stickiness in your home (Seriously, why are they always so... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Styling My Work Space With Inspirational Posters

  

  As I've mentioned before, I work from home and so a lot of my time in spent sitting right here in this "office"...well I say office, it's actually a little... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The 5 Aspects to Involving Kids with Cleaning

  

  It’s easy to see chores like the cleaning and washing as something separate to activities and time with the kids, whether they’re at a young age and need lots o... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Third Time's The Charm

  

  I remember when I had my first son, how much buzz and excitement there was around his arrival. My own and my partners of course, but it wasn't just us... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Threenage Kicks

  

  I remember back before I had any children of my own...hearing phrases and buzz words like "Threenager", "Terrible Twos" and so on...and I remember harvesting a... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: The Handprint Carving Co

  

  A few weeks ago, I received an e-mail offering me the chance to try out a baby product. As a blogger with young children, this is nothing unusual - infact I... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Special Fathers Day Gift From Bella & Bow PLUS Your Chance to Win!

  

  When it comes to Fathers Day gifts, I have to admit to not being the most creative shopper. My own Dad has always received pretty much the same two gifts from m... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips For Travelling With Children

  

  As I've mentioned a few times lately, we've just returned from a family holiday to Norway. We had a fantastic time and are already in the middle of planning nex... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Little Boy Bakes: Chocolate Chip Muffins

  

  Tyne has always loved baking - I first started doing simple fairy cakes with him when he was about 12 months old which I know is very young, but it was mostly m... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me & Mine in May

  

  WOOHOO!!! After last month's utter fail of a Me Mine month, I was DETERMINED not to be short changed in the family photo stakes this month . Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dressing For A Cruise As A Plus-Sized, NON Body Confident Woman!

  

  Without a doubt one of my favourite aspects of cruise holidays is the fabulous FORMAL evenings! On each cruise there will usually be at least one formal night,... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION