Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• What Looks Good on a Plus Size Woman?

  

  The title of this blog post is one that I have only one answer to. It's a very simple, very easy answer that doesn't require much of a word count.The answer... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Chewing Gum Might Be Worth Packing In Your C-Section Hospital Bag

  

  As someone who has always been terrified of operations (isn't everybody?!), I would never have believed you if you'd told me 10 years ago that I would have 3 c... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• There Has Been A Rise Of Interest In Tarot During The Pandemic

  

  Tarot and psychics, in general, have always intrigued people. And many people over the years decided to dabble in tarot because they figured it would be a... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Choose The Best Balance Bike For Your Child

  

  With Christmas just around the corner, many parents are making the decision on the right bike for their children and with so many different types on the market... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lightening the Load of the Working Parent with Laundryheap

  

  As a work from home mum, I am always looking for ways to make the work/life balance that little bit easier to manage. Trying to juggle deadlines, childcare and... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Rescue a Tired Exterior on a Period Property

  

  If you own a period property, it's likely that you bought the property for specific reasons that are usually down to the house's appearance. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Decorate for Your Kid's Birthday Party at Home

  

  Hosting a kid's birthday party at home is a big undertaking. A lot of care and planning goes into a 2-3 hour party, especially on milestone birthdays. Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Introducing a Dog to Your Family

  

  How exciting is it to be in a position to have a dog with you in the family? Being able to introduce the kids to a new puppy is a wonderful way to have fun and... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Maintaining Your Mental Well-being

  

  The mind is often said to be the engine of the body. Therefore, we must care for it as much as we do our physical bodies.In recent years, there has been a stron... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Coping with a Teen Suffering from Severe and Recurring Depression

  

  Depression among today’s teens is not a unique experience, and it can be wrought with terrible frustration for a parent or parents who desperately want their... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Starting A Home Art Collection As An Absolute Beginner

  

  After spending more time at home from 2020 onwards, one thing that I've been thinking about is bringing more art into our home. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 9 Tips For Ditching Diet Culture & Healing Body Image

  

  Did you know that 9 out of 10 women report being unhappy with the way their body looks?That figure probably doesn't surprise that many of us, right? Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Fun, Free & Educational Day Out For The Family With National Racehorse Week

  

  As a child, my favourite thing in the world was horses. Whether it was reading about horses every bedtime, going to horse riding lessons at weekends or... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 9 Tips For Planning A Walt Disney World Holiday

  

  Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is no easy feat - with such an array of choices available for accommodation and dining, so many attractions to visit and... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Benefits of a Glass Shower Screen

  

  If you want to upgrade the look of your bathroom but are on a tight budget, adding a shower screen is an affordable, easy, and effective way to do it. Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Common Myths About Trans Kids

  

  As the parent of a child who has identified as transgender for the last 3 and a half years, I have seen and heard many misconceptions about trans youth being... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 6 Back-to-School Health Tips for Parents

  

  The summer is typically worry-free, especially health-wise. Most home environments are clean and safe, and children do not venture too far from the house or... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Things to Consider When Choosing Home Office Flooring

  

  Working from home has become the norm for a lot of people since the pandemic. While there are undoubtedly a lot of benefits to working from home, it also... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Reasons to Visit Sicily With the Family

  

  Sicily is not a hidden island; it is more likely that you are familiar with it. The largest island in the Mediterranean has, despite this, managed to keep its... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Life With Chronic Illness

  

  Over the almost-10 years since I started this blog, I have never shied away from difficult topics.Whether it was talking candidly about my experiences as a... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2022 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION