Sparklesandstretchmarks

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• A Near Miss...My Imperfect Love Story

  

  The night before I went in to hospital to have Noah, Jon I decided to go out for the evening - just the two of us - to celebrate in anticipation of our new... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Back To School With Melijoe

  

  After weeks of fun (and possible headaches!) who can believe that it's almost time for the kids to go back to school already?! Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• "Mummy, Stop Talking So Much Bad..."

  

  This was what my 2 year old son said to me last week. If I was someone inclined to brush off the words of children as meaningless or unimportant then I could... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Spot A Mum

  

  I often wonder if a stranger met me in the street, or if Loyd Grossman decided he wanted to have a nosey around my home (For those under 30... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Purflo Breathable Nest

  

  We were delighted to have recently been named as Purflo's Blogger Of The Year and as part of that role, we will be bringing you the scoop on some of the brands... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #BlackpoolsBack - Our Weekend Reliving My Childhood Memories!

  

  A few weeks ago, I headed off for a weekend mini break to Blackpool with Jon and Tyne. I was excited about our trip but nervous too - you see I had enjoyed... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Toddler Tried & Tested: Pebli Town

  

  We have recently been sent the fantastic Pebli town by Toys Alive for our little boy Tyne to review. Aimed at children of a pre-school age, Pebli Town is a new... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings In August - Rough & Tumble!

  

  This month has been the first that I've noticed some real interactions between my gorgeous brothers. Ever since Noah arrived into our lives 4 months ago, Tyne... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Big Boy Achievements & Being An Emotional Mess

  

  My little boy is growing up...and he's doing it far too quickly for my liking. It seems that every day lately there's a new achievement, a new word, something h... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Find the Perfect Baby Gifts with a Click of a Button!

  Image by: suzeshel The text, Facebook post, call, or lunch-date has happened and your friend or family member has just broke the news. They are having a baby an... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Announcing Huggies Style On The Go Wipes New Brand Ambassador!

  

  So Fearne Cotton is now...basically...my colleague. That's pretty cool, right?! "How so?" you might ask...well you may recall I told you a while ago that I am... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Ordinary Moments: Noah's Christening Day

  

  At the end of last month, on 26th July, we headed back to Liverpool for the week for a very special occasion....at 4 months old we finally got around to having... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dream Kitchen Decor

  

  They say that the kitchen is the heart of any home...well that's not really the case in my house as the kitchen is by far our teeniest room! It's just about... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me & Mine: July 2015

  

  Our Me Mine photos this month are very from a special event we had recently...Noah's Christening Day! After talking about it for months (Tyne was Christened a... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Turkey Kebabs with Cranberry Glaze

  

  We were recently challenged by Stocking Fillers to put a summer spin on traditional Christmas food...and what is more traditional than turkey with cranberry whe... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Summer Activities For Kids

  

  We hear so often of how important it is to get our children out about and being as active as possible during the summer holidays, and of course as parents we... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Fog

  

  I can hear the voices calling out, "Mummy! Look! Come see!" But my feet won't move, my body heavy, I just don't feel like me. They'll be fine without me for a... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Dream of Winning the Lottery

  All I do the whole night through is dream of you… Every mom is a working mom, whether she spends her days behind a desk or chasing the kids around the house. Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 4 Effective Ways to Reduce Acne Scarring

  Acne is a common skin disorder that affects many people and leaves them feeling self-conscious about their face and skin. Acne, which presents itself in mild,... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Trip To The North East With Park Resorts

  

  A few weeks back, we received an e-mail kindly inviting us to try out a family break at a Park Resorts caravan site - we are huge fans of traditional British... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION