Sparklesandstretchmarks

LATEST ARTICLES ( 3013 )

• On Being a MAD Awards Finalist (Working Title: How The F*** Did That Happen?!)

  

  Last Thursday evening, I was sitting at my computer desk writing a blog post. This is pretty much where you'll always find me on any given evening.. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Delicious Mushroom & Leek Risotto with the @Cuisinart Soupmaker Plus

  

  Now that there are 3 young children in the house our evening "routine" has become less of a routine and more of a daily witching "hour" (or 3) when the... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Your Fat Friend Feels

  

  This is a post I've wanted to write for a long time...one that I've drafted in my head countless times before, but never actually managed to sit and... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Butlins Minehead Just For Tots Break: In Review

  

  Earlier this year we were delighted when we were chosen as Butlins Ambassadors for 2016 and last week we headed off for a Monday-Friday Just For Tots break to... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Festival Fields at Madame Tussauds

  

  You may recall that last summer we enjoyed a wonderful trip to Blackpool. Whilst there we visited Madame Tussauds and had a really wonderful family day out - on... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pop Stars & Fashion

  

  When it comes to fashion and the pop star, the influence they have over our children has always been something that's called into question. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 3 Of The Best Celebrity Kitchens

  

  If you’re keen to give your kitchen star-quality status, there’s no better place to look for inspiration than celebrities. With that in mind, let’s explore the... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Toddler's Favourite Books

  

  Reading has been a favourite hobby of mine through out my life - ever since early childhood I can remember snuggling down to look through picture books, and my... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Toddler Tried & Tested: Paw Patrol Magazine

  

  Like most children his age, Tyne is a huge fan of Paw Patrol! It always amazes me how children seem to pick up on trends when it comes to kids entertainment,... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Decking The Garden

  

  The sun has finally started to peep around the clouds over the past few weeks here in Devon, and we've FINALLY been able to get out and started enjoying the... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Creating Our Calm Space

  

  With three young children life can get hectic and kind of messy....and so can our home! It's so important to me to keep our bedroom as a bit of a sanctuary - a... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings in April

  

  I have quite a mish-mash of photos to use for this months siblings post, I guess when theres a new baby around the camera is always out and so I've ended up wit... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Its the DC Super Hero Girls!

  

  If your kids are looking for action-packed girl power, look no further than DC Super Hero Girls. DC Entertainment’s latest animated series features a dynamic... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: GHD Air Professional Hair Dryer

  

  There are some brand names that are synonymous with quality, and for me GHD is one of those names. I don't think I'll ever forget being gifted my very first... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sailor At 2 Months

  

  Dear Sailor... Well here we are already - you are a whole 2 months old. I can't quite believe we're already here, as you still seem like a newborn baby in... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our "Slow Living" Go-To Meal #LiveSlow

  

  With 3 boys aged 3 and under in the house, it's fair to say that life around here can be somewhat chaotic and there are plenty of times when I feel like we... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #WickedWednesdays - Cake Smash Fail!

  

  When you have little ones, it goes without saying that along with all the giggles and fun times you also experience your fair share of tears and tantrums... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Competition: Win a £100 TargetDry Voucher

  

  April Showers. We've certainly had our fair share of those so far this year, haven't we?! Living by the seaside during the Easter break is a real blessing as... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bump Watch: It's Still Here!

  

  Yes that's right...it's another edition of Bump Watch......but nope, I'm certainly not pregnant again (though you'd be forgiven for thinking so, given that I wa... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Cosmetic Surgery Decision

  

  Body confidence. I think it's fair to say that many of us, male or female, suffer with a lack of it at some point in our lives and it's something that may affec... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION