Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• My Easter Baskets and Gift Ideas

  

  Easter is fast approaching and one thing I really enjoy doing for the kids each year is putting together a little Easter basket of treats! Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: My 1st Years

  

  A couple of weeks ago, we were sent a beautiful baby gift for Sailor from the lovely folk at My 1st Years. My 1st Years have been amongst my favourite baby and... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Amazing Facts About Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord

  

  Your baby’s umbilical cord is your baby’s lifeline. For the duration of your pregnancy it will nurture your baby and allowing him or her to grow. Here are ten... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Baby Box Co

  

  Recently we were sent something very innovative to review. Something I, and I'm sure many others in the UK have never heard of before. I am referring to the Bab... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Little Plea...

  

  Well It's that time again when your social media timelines flood with endless requests and pleas from us bloggers...begging and canvassing for your... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Cruise Evening Wear Wishlist

  

  In just a few short months time, we will be setting sail on our first family cruise...and I'm super excited at the prospect of finally getting to dress up a... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The 10 Commandments Of Grandparents

  

  Now before I start this post, don't get me wrong - Grandparents are often amazing! My own were lovely (and I don't think they ever did anything on this list... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings In March

  

  For the past 9 months I've wondered who the third little person in these monthly photo posts would be. I wondered if it would be a him or a her, what kind of... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sailor & Me: 1 Month Post Partum

  

  I can hardly believe that we're already a whole month in to life with our third child. In some ways it feels as though the past 4 weeks have zoomed past in a... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: The Gorgeous 1 Baby Swaddle

  

  Since Sailor arrived there have been a few products that I have found invaluable and today I want to share one of those with you. This beautiful baby swaddle... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Letter to My Mummy from Your Firstborn...

  

  Dear Mummy, I know you've been feeling a bit sad lately since the new baby arrived. I know that you're not getting much sleep, and the days are long and tiring. Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• WIN a Tomy Toddler Toys Bundle!

  

  The Competition We’ve teamed up with TOMY toys to unleash the laughter! 1 lucky winner will receive a TOMY toddler prize bundle that includes Sort and Pop... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• "Just" A Mummy Blogger...

  

  You know the scenario...you're having a catch up via text message with an old friend you've not spoken to in a while... You exchange all of the usual... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby Bargains!

  

  When you're expecting a new baby, one of the very first things you start to panic about in my experience is "OH MY GOODNESS...WHAT DOES IT NEED?! Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Colour Can Affect Marketing

  

  I read an article online this week which stated that the "sexist" UK high street retailers are charging more for products aimed at females based on the colours... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Are Hospitals Stays After Birth Too Short?

  

  I read a news article today about the length of a woman's hospital stay in the UK after giving birth and I was shocked to read that we have the shortest hospita... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Letter to the New Big Brother...

  

  Dear Tyne, You're a big brother again...for the second time in only 11 months! It's fair to say that none of us expected to be welcoming two babies so close... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Introducing DC Super Hero Girls!

  

  Wit today being International Womens Day, it seem a great opportunity to introduce a new team of superheroes that my little boy is currently loving... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dear PR...Here's Why I Won't Promote Your Brand For Free...

  

  As a blogger, I am often approached by PR people with various opportunities for collaboration. This was something I didn't realise was a part of blogging when... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kit for Kids Ventridry Mattress Review

  

  Recently our middle child, Noah, made the transition from crib to cot. A big move for our little man. Naturally we were worried at how quickly he would adapt... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION