Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• Creating Personalised Baby Clothes

  

  As with all children mine seem to be growing so fast, both physically and in terms of personality, developing their own likes and dislikes, so I thought it woul... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 3 Babies in 3 Years: 9 Truths, 1 Lie

  

  9 Truths.... 1) You will be touched by another human for 98% of the day, everyday - there's never a moment of the day that I don't have one of the children on... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Things To Consider Before Buying An Engagement Ring

  

  Image Credit: Vashi Wedding season is almost upon us, and with so much love in the air it's no surprise that Summer time is one of the most popular times of... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Pumping Breast Milk is Great for Mothers AND Babies

  

  Breastfeeding can be a magical experience... when it goes right. It's also a pretty darn difficult one, that can be very frustrating for new mothers, and... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Social Media & The Social Anxiety Sufferer

  

  "Social anxiety disorder" is one of those phrases that you hear used a lot these days but I often wonder what people think constitutes social anxiety...do they... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Unexpected Baby Shower Gifts That Are Absolutely Brilliant

  

  Baby showers mark an exciting time in every parent’s life. The arrival of a new life in this world is something which should be celebrated gladly. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Making The Most Of Me Time + Your Chance To Win An Amazon Tablet!

  

  When you become a parent, it's all too easy to become so wrapped up in caring for your children and running your household that caring for yourself falls low... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Start The Day Right & Help To Lower Cholesterol With CHEERIOS Oat Crisp

  

  When you have children, it's natural to start to have more concern for your health than you may have done previously. I know from my own personal experience tha... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Things Not To Say To A Pregnant Woman

  

  Pregnancy can be a magical time - the fun announcements, all of the scans, the name choosing, the excitement, the planning (I highly recommend checking out... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rainy Day Activities

  

  With the weather being so truly awful at the time of writing this post, we've been pretty reluctant to venture out too much - every single day Tyne asks me if w... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How We Stretch Our Time Further - #bluforyou

  

  This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. Readers must be 18 years of age or older. All opinions are mine alone. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me & Mine in April: UTTER FAIL!

  

  Well, how's that for a blurry photograph?! Would you believe that was the absolute best we could manage this month, after THREE attempts to get a family... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why I Publish Sponsored Content

  

  I received a comment yesterday on a sponsored article, basically questioning why I publish sponsored content on this blog...so I thought I would address it. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What is The Age Of Payback?

  

  It's no secret that having kids can be an expensive business, all things considered but do you ever stop and wonder at what age you'll cease to be financially... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Benefits Of Online Education

  

  It won't be long until it's time for us to start applying for school places for my oldest son, but lately I've noticed that more and more of my peers are... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Look for A Reliable Dentist in Your New Neighbourhood

  

  So you’ve already moved into your new home. It could be across town or across the country but wherever it is, you know you will have to create a new network of... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Words I Hate to Hear

  

  "Make sure you savour these moments...they're over too quickly" "Oh how I miss those baby days, they're grown up and gone before you know it...enjoy every momen... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top 5 Beauty Products For The Busy Mum

  

  Motherhood isn't the most glamorous of callings. As rewarding as being a mom can be, we all know that reducing the extensive beauty regimens of our child-free... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Could Nanoparticles Be the Future of Oral Hygiene?

  

  Wouldn’t it be great if you could maintain a white and bright smile without having to brush your teeth, getting a scale and polish at the dentist or visiting a... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Khloe Kardashian Conundrum: Can Stress Alter the Effects of Your Fillers?

  In a recent episode of American chat show Kocktails with Khloe, Khloe Kardashian claimed she had to get lip and face fillers dissolved after emotional stress... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION