Gift Ideas for Dashing Dad's

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All my life I have struggled with buying gifts for men. This Father's Day I did myself proud though. So proud, I'm going to share my idea with you. I should probably point out at this point that it was my friend Marie's idea, but seeing as she lives on the other side of the world in America, I don't think she'll squeal on me any time soon! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jmLWUB9qG3c0ziUYffUYCb5OIfNxeqJH_sA-_nfOWftIKbOkOTFlBpBtd4lm2sBJfLwnf6MHjdaNTgKdxo8kfWWYq3VXWHjnE3nBOsPFAdrb7aNnIQ9tH6VoxeKk0B-gzEE4tVh3cdRR/s1600/FathersDay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jmLWUB9qG3c0ziUYffUYCb5OIfNxeqJH_sA-_nfOWftIKbOkOTFlBpBtd4lm2sBJfLwnf6MHjdaNTgKdxo8kfWWYq3VXWHjnE3nBOsPFAdrb7aNnIQ9tH6VoxeKk0B-gzEE4tVh3cdRR/s640/FathersDay.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(I have editted the flower over Baby Glitter's chest because naturally I don't want her topless on the internet. In real life, that's not there! Matt was THRILLED with his gift and can't wait to hang it in his study.)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to make this Dashing Dad's Gift</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Think about the word you want to use and buy the correct frame. I wanted 'D.A.D', so I only needed a tripple window frame (mine was from Ikea). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Buy the <b><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-LARGE-Papier-Mache-Cardboard-Letter-Number-20-5cm-/350556277098?pt=UK_Crafts_StickersScraps_Decoupage_SM&hash=item519ec8496a" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">letters</a></b> you need to make the word and paint them the colour your choose. I used some paint I had in a little B&Q tester pot, so you really don't need to be Mrs Fancy here. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Get snap happy! I dressed Baby Glitter in a little tutu and pink bloomers, sat her on a blanket which I held up behind her, whilst <b><a href="http://schoee.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">Zoe</a></b> clicked away. You may have to take a fair few shots (especially with young children and babies) but hang in there and be patient. If possible, ask a friend to help because it makes life so much easier! Thank You Zoe! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Take your snaps to the developer and frame. Simples. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">: <b>TIPS</b> :</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Try this for the Christmas season but with 'J.O.Y' or 'N.O.E.L' and a festive outfit. You don't need a baby/child for this, I made one for my Dad with <b style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/fantastic-fathers-day.html" target="_blank">these</a></b><span style="color: magenta;"> </span>photographs. Don't I look spiffing?! Haha.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Buy a double windowed frame and hold numbers to make a unique birthday gift. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Use a four windowed frame for words like 'LOVE', 'LIVE', 'LUCK', 'BABY, 'HOME'.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To make photographs look extra swish, consider using a free photo editting site like picmonkey. You don't need a professional camera to make brilliant images, just a bit of creativity.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If this was a gift from children, buy a simple frame and allow them to embellish it with gems, paints, buttons or sparkles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>HAVE FUN! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Is this an idea you like and might try? Do you have any great DIY ideas for the menfolk in your life? Share the love. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>PS- I am now on </b><b><a href="http://pinterest.com/babyglitter/" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and you are welcome to come and snoop through my boards/follow me. Go on, you know you want to ;)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is <a href="http://dashing-divas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Dashing Divas</b></a>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top!</div>

Gift Ideas for Dashing Dad's

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Turquoise Gold

<div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With Summer in full swing (or at least whenever it feels like it), I have noticed that I am migrating towards warmer colours in my accessories.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I find that in S/S I go for golds and warm tones and then in the Winter I prefer silvers and purples. Why is this? There must be some psychology behind it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapbT3zTFRVXXYNVhau-uggnX6qmhMPfu1W-l83-pq64pOX3IMlk1webP27bWHyojPGLPYQYMgyfpcsZbHmAb0BIlHT82aIeV3QYkX-00BxIvpVRgfWwAqRKLVyCZD1oMj-Pcu2ccEdEVg/s1600/goldandjade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapbT3zTFRVXXYNVhau-uggnX6qmhMPfu1W-l83-pq64pOX3IMlk1webP27bWHyojPGLPYQYMgyfpcsZbHmAb0BIlHT82aIeV3QYkX-00BxIvpVRgfWwAqRKLVyCZD1oMj-Pcu2ccEdEVg/s640/goldandjade.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Oooooooohhh faannnccyyy- rounded corners!)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A couple of pieces I have been wearing a LOT of late are this bead and skull bracelet<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*</span> from <b><a href="http://www.uniquebeads.co/" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">Unique Beads</a></b> (£5) and these dinglydangly earrings from <b><a href="http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/jewellery/earrings/turquoise-coin-hoop-drop-earrings-619461" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">River Island</a></b> (£12). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The earrings are long, jazzy and make a little tinkling noise as they move. I heart them so very much with volumised curly hair and a plain top/dress. This is a bit old school Disney, but they sort of remind me of Esmarelda from the Hunchback of NotreDame. Hmmm, I wish I was a French gypsy girl who could do mysterious tricks and look that hot in rags! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Just a quick post today because my cousin and her chums are coming over to have a trial run for their prom makeup that I'm doing. If they'll let me, I'll show you the before and afters. This year I'm doing 6 girls prom makeup looks, so I'm very excited.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What colours do you migrate to in Summer?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is <a href="http://dashing-divas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Dashing Divas</b></a>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top! </div>

Turquoise Gold

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Interactive! 7 Things for 7 Days :: June

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you been enjoying my recent '7 Things for 7 Days' posts (like <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/7-things-for-7-days.html" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/7-things-for-7-days.html" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">HERE</a>)? They are where I set myself realistic weekly goals in a bid to motivate myself to achieve the things I want to do and against all odds (ie. I have the willpower of a flea), it's worked!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjindzBUAAaFzwwNqJLbF_aQawcQceWwYzrT_ojP7wd5UtJ0-SvUzbCvXLySVOX_W2CeUKc1-bocgjSfNpvjDSUteGBGj_SaPpezg0dUzJHmtlvjM40VVt1brVUjyYAENqYTufVAMYoW-gW/s1600/seventhingsposter.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjindzBUAAaFzwwNqJLbF_aQawcQceWwYzrT_ojP7wd5UtJ0-SvUzbCvXLySVOX_W2CeUKc1-bocgjSfNpvjDSUteGBGj_SaPpezg0dUzJHmtlvjM40VVt1brVUjyYAENqYTufVAMYoW-gW/s640/seventhingsposter.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since starting a few weeks ago, a lot of you (yay) have contacted me to say you are unofficially joining in and are enjoying the support of the blogging community AND achieving your goals. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have decided that it might be fun to make this interactive and allow us all to be a lot more involved. So if you have a blog and would like to join in, here's how:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. On your own blog, <b>write the 7 things you aim to achieve</b>. They don't have to be in 7 days, they can span an entire month. The key is to do what feels comfortable to YOU. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. <b>Copy and paste the picture above </b>and <b>link this blog post</b> so that people know the feature you are running/joining in with. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. <b>Let me know</b> in the comments that you have posted your '7 Things' by June 30th. Next month, I will run this post again (but with ':: July') and put a link to everybody who joined in so that we can all be a friendly little group, have a look at who aimed to do what, have a nosey of their blog, make new blog chums etc. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Simples!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The idea is that if someone clicks on your blog and like your targets, they'll stick around and see if you had success. Spreading the positivity and all that jazz! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please don't feel that if you have a blog you absolutely have to do this, I just thought it might be interesting to try something a little more interactive and see what everyone else gets up to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Feel free to pinch my goals, make giant goals, make tiny goals, or change your name to 'goal girl' via deed poll. Too far? Maybe. If you don't manage to tick them all off, that's alright too, there are far bigger problems in the world. This is a FUN challenge, not a rigid chore.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Looking forward to letting you know how I got on with last weeks 7 Things and seeing who takes part. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you in?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx<br /><br />This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is <a href="http://dashing-divas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Dashing Divas</b></a>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top! </div>

Interactive! 7 Things for 7 Days :: June

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Super Staycations

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was recently approached by Tots100 and asked to talk about one of my favourite sorts of holidays, now that I am a Mummy. There are several other bloggers championing different getaways (such as camping or luxury locations), but I chose staycations. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A staycation is quite simple. You take time out from ordinary life and do relaxing/fun/holiday activities, all whilst staying in your native country. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think a lot of people automatically assume that a holiday needs to include airports, villas and swimming pools. Obviously, these are all exciting things to do, but they are not the epitome of a holiday and there are other options available.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxK4FAlNnB6Bzu6hriAcY8-rpEAh0xWOpxQg-n9_yDTxsOFObz2LnEm4TCtSMkfgGtNJT788Zh7RxugCdNveyZGG-gsJuhJd5N1DE0loGlw-2DjXJLuul2V888V3hDkdvwigdOakxqmPVL/s1600/IMG_0034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxK4FAlNnB6Bzu6hriAcY8-rpEAh0xWOpxQg-n9_yDTxsOFObz2LnEm4TCtSMkfgGtNJT788Zh7RxugCdNveyZGG-gsJuhJd5N1DE0loGlw-2DjXJLuul2V888V3hDkdvwigdOakxqmPVL/s640/IMG_0034.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Baby Glitter enjoying the breeze on her face whilst playing with water on a hot day. Ahhh Summer Bliss) </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rather than waffling on and on like a waffle (good analogy there), I thought I would share a few of my top reasons for thinking staycations are super! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Budget</b> :: By staying in the country, you eliminate buying passports for little ones (Baby Glitter still doesn't have one), the cost of flights and possibly rule out the price of vaccinations. When Matt went to Costa Rica last year, we shelled out a small fortune for him to get all his jabs. Sheesh!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Less Fuss</b> :: At the moment, we are introducing Baby Glitter to lots of new foods. She is pretty fussy and knows what she likes. I think if I were on holiday, I would want to know that she was happy in what she was eating and wasn't going to kick up a fuss. A bit of drama over dinner at home is fine, but if it was Matt's week off work and we wanted a really special time, I know I would want happy meal times. If you are in the same country, you know you have access to exactly what your children will eat. Saying that, I loooveee trying foreign foods so I'd be happy as a clam haha. Also, if (touch wood) a family member were to need medical attention, you have much smoother access to hospitals, doctors and medicines. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Reunions</b> :: Matt and I met a lot of our friends at university. Over the years, a lot of our chums have moved to different areas of the country and so this is a great reason to take little minibreaks, see new areas and catch up with friends. We love taking a road trip to visit family or pals, 'car chats' are one of our happy things. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Time</b> :: Sometimes it's fun to have a 'holiday day' rather than take a whole week out of your schedule. You'd be amazed how many fun days out there are in England. From fish and chips at the seaside, adventures at historic castles, sight seeing in London/Liverpool (my favourite cities), roller coasters at theme parks or spa days in the country side, the possibilities are endless.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Other reasons you might prefer to stay closer to home are if you have pets and you want them to accompany you, you are nervous about facing language barriers or you have a fear of flying (my Mother in Law is a good example of this). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As some of the other bloggers involved in this feature have talked about their favourite types of holiday, ParentDish have offered a fab competition where you can win a family day ticket to Thorpe Park. If you would like to enter that competition, you can find it <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/06/11/win-a-family-ticket-to-thorpe-park/?ncid=edlinkukpare00000004" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Or, if you like competitions (are you a 'comper'?) and would like to vote for Staycations to be your favourite type of getaway, ParentDish are holding a little poll with the other bloggers taking part in this feature and you can vote for my holiday <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/fun-and-activities/vote-for-your-favourite-summer-holiday-with-parentdish/?ncid=edlinkukpare00000010" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some of my best trips have been weekends away up North with Matt or weeks by the beach in Cornwall with my family. What are you doing this summer? Do you have any holiday tips for travelling with young children?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is <a href="http://dashing-divas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Dashing Divas</b></a>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Sponsored Post</i></span> </div>

Super Staycations

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Accidental Mice

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is an accidental post. I say 'accidental' because it wasn't planned, and the idea was stumbled upon purely by chance. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Earlier, as I typed something into my search bar, I made a typo and ended up on Etsy. Woooopps. I actually love Etsy, so it was no hardship for me to stick around and enjoy myself a little while.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Whilst browsing, I found THE cutest little plushy toys ever. In real life (as opposed to internet lust life), I have no need for cutesy toys, no need for more 'stuff' and nowhere to house these little creatures, and yet they call to me. They call to me like the moon calls to the shore. How romantic. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I would share my find with you, just because I liked them and figured you might like them too. Yes yes?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="474" src="http://img0-llalt.etsystatic.com/000/0/5476362/il_fullxfull.344121456.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90684339/blue-felt-mouse-in-matchbox-bed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Felt Mouse</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="442" src="http://img0-llalt.etsystatic.com/000/0/5476362/il_fullxfull.344126664.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98910385/pink-felt-mouse-miniature-plush-in" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pink Felt Mouse</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="498" src="http://img3-llalt.etsystatic.com/000/0/5476362/il_fullxfull.344218819.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95308089/pink-felt-mouse-in-matchbox-bed?ref=v1_other_2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pink Felt Mouse</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="480" src="http://img2-llalt.etsystatic.com/000/0/5476362/il_fullxfull.346215926.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: magenta; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99565704/mouse-plush-mint-in-matchbox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mint Green Mouse</a> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These little mice cost £14.09 plus P&P. I think they would make charming gifts for the beautiful little girls in your life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know the seller, the shop, nor am I being in any way sponsored or compensated, I just really, rreeaalllyy think these are too cute to go unnoticed! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think? Do they make you smile as much as me?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is <a href="http://dashing-divas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Dashing Divas</b></a>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">PS- These images have been taken from the seller's page, which I have linked under each photo. </span></div>

Accidental Mice

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Fantastic Father's Day

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As tomorrow is Father's Day and I have a love of crafts, I decided to put my creative hat on and make something rather marvellous for both Matt (from Baby Glitter) and my Dad (from me, obviously).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I won't show you the finished product yet because despite saying they don't read my blog, it would be Sod's Law that they read it tonight and spoilt the surprise.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So here's a teaser....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMpH5Q5dkFxAPJhOrAh4BZY_HlApDrwrudndycZOR9iZRvRRrK2M2v3Pbp5T0xK3i5taFxTKhocmsMmtoXBC3keGHYVzsw-Be0wjh38qq1Z2uIGrdWkESiY7p9hNYqWpIrgxilyQst5Qz/s1600/LD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMpH5Q5dkFxAPJhOrAh4BZY_HlApDrwrudndycZOR9iZRvRRrK2M2v3Pbp5T0xK3i5taFxTKhocmsMmtoXBC3keGHYVzsw-Be0wjh38qq1Z2uIGrdWkESiY7p9hNYqWpIrgxilyQst5Qz/s640/LD2.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQxrwNuAPEsxmJYQ6f_rx4Srk4Az9TC3C0YIHRttPXy6YOXbb794AFSwy3l4ceAFc_vQX5ZN7MhUMThh_eYnmzqEuVnd6xxBAxqrwqWvQfKH5ddpm1dsirXdA5l2qKl7hFdUgTncaYhTy7/s1600/LA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQxrwNuAPEsxmJYQ6f_rx4Srk4Az9TC3C0YIHRttPXy6YOXbb794AFSwy3l4ceAFc_vQX5ZN7MhUMThh_eYnmzqEuVnd6xxBAxqrwqWvQfKH5ddpm1dsirXdA5l2qKl7hFdUgTncaYhTy7/s640/LA.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHPeO6VFoPzMKNrE0-k7wqop2_nPA9ACiwJov5yJXryJNLyQraNDnIvDMRmdz4-FeEpZsswIRAskb-sh3oIXbLmOYUotro9wsunvXAk_aDJrPo2ePdrW5Mt4Wru9Worg6ROVXLihFA1EN/s1600/LD1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHPeO6VFoPzMKNrE0-k7wqop2_nPA9ACiwJov5yJXryJNLyQraNDnIvDMRmdz4-FeEpZsswIRAskb-sh3oIXbLmOYUotro9wsunvXAk_aDJrPo2ePdrW5Mt4Wru9Worg6ROVXLihFA1EN/s640/LD1.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know it's a bit slushy but I really don't know where I'd be without my Dad. Aside from orphaned of course! He is always on hand when I need advice, supports me in all my mental little ideas and projects and knows all that 'Dad stuff' like what to do when you smash your car up or how to arrange life insurance. How do people learn that kind of thing?! They really should teach 'life' lessons in school.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are lucky enough to have a good Father in your life (and I appreciate that not everybody is), then don't forget to tell him you care, I bet he'll be glad to hear it. Men are emotional deep down. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What have you done for your Dad this Father's Day? Can you guess what I made? You'll have to wait and see...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Fantastic Father's Day

Aloha Sprinklerinos, As tomorrow is Father's Day and I have a love of crafts, I decided to put my creative hat on and make something rat...

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June Window Shopping List

<div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklekrinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lately I have been spending far too much time watching other Beauty YouTuber's monthly favourites videos. I really enjoy seeing what products people have had success with and why they love them so much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think I have been stuck in a 'I know what I like' rut and recently have been taking tentative steps out of it and loving making new discoveries.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last night, I sat and flicked through feelunique.com for about 3 hours (whilst chatting to chums on skype/watching TV, I'm not <i>that </i>obsessed haha) and found myself throwing things in my trolley willynilly. Obviously I won't be buying everything, but I thought I would show you my virtual basket and share the window shopping experience a bit.<br /><br />If you like, I might make this a monthly feature? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what's enticing me this month -</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat 14ml" class="no-border" height="400" src="http://cdn.feelunique.com/img/products/Seche_Vite_Dry_Fast_Top_Coat_14ml1329825643.jpg" width="315" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: magenta; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Seche-Vite-Dry-Fast-Top-Coat-14ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">£9.85 and Free Delivery</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have heard such great things about this top coat. I'm pretty lazy and sometimes don't bother using my current top coat (by China Glaze) but know that when I do bother, it makes all the difference. I'd be quite interested to see if this does live up to the hype.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Nubar Ridge Filler 15ml" class="no-border" height="400" src="http://cdn.feelunique.com/img/products/Nubar_Ridge_Filler1285770436.jpg" width="192" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Nubar-Ridge-Filler-15ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nubar Ridge Filler</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">£6.80 and Free Delivery</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since being pregnant, my nails have really suffered. Whilst I was carrying Baby Glitter, they developed lots of little ridges and so when I apply my nail polish, these show through. I had hoped that after pregnancy they would return to normal, but sadly, they haven't. A small price to pay for a delightful Daughter, but still, I'd like to alleviate the sight of them. I'd like to see if this ridge filler does the job.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Garnier Soft Essentials Replenishing Day Care - Dry/Sensitive Skin 50ml" class="no-border" height="369" src="http://cdn.feelunique.com/img/products/Garnier_Soft_Essentials_Replenishing_Day_Care___Dr1268143650.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Garnier-Soft-Essentials-Replenishing-Day-Care-50ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garnier Soft Essentials Replenishing Day Care Cream</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">£5.30 and Free Delivery</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a moisturiser I have used up a fair few pots of and really got on well with. Since I'm going to do a bit of a shop, I may as well throw this in too. Woohoo!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Neal's Yard Remedies Organic Eye Make-up Remover 100ml" class="no-border" height="400" src="http://cdn.feelunique.com/img/products/Neal_s_Yard_Remedies_Eye_Makeup_Remover_100ml1296034555.jpg" width="165" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Neals-Yard-Remedies-Organic-Eye-Makeup-Remover-100ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neal's Yard Remedies Organic Eye Makeup Remover</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">£10.20 and Free Delivery</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Neal's Yard is a brand I have not yet sampled but have read great things about it. Muhsine from Bubblegarm has featured it quite a few times on her blog and I have always been interested in the natural properties it boasts. This attached blurb with this suggests that it can take of even waterproof mascara, a high claim indeed. I'm looking forward to putting this to the test! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Burt's Bees Nourishing Mango Butter Lip Balm Tube 4.25g" class="no-border" src="http://cdn.feelunique.com/img/products/Burt_s_Bees_Mango_Lip_Balm_Tube_0_15oz1279794058.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Burts-Bees-Nourishing-Mango-Butter-Lip-Balm-Tube-4-25g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Burt's Bees Nourishing Mango Butter Lip Balm</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">£2.99 and Free Delivery</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am coming to the end of my current lip balm and so am in the market for a new one. I'm not keen on the type that are presented in a little tin, because I despise rubbing my fingers on my lips (weird I know). I also think it's pretty unhygienic to constantly dip your digits into a product because your hands touch so many germies in a day. I know you could wash your hands prior, but I like to have something I can apply easily on the go. Also I like mangos. Also I like things under £3. Also I like saying 'also'. Also. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="bareMinerals Get Started Eyes Cheeks Lips - Fair to Light" class="no-border" height="400" src="http://cdn.feelunique.com/img/products/Bare_Escentuals_Get_Started_Eyes_Cheeks_Lips___Fai1255946458.jpg" width="378" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Bare-Escentuals-Get-Started-Eyes-Cheeks-Lips-Fair-to-Light" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bare Escentuals Get Started Eyes Cheek Lips Kit</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">£35.70 and Free Delivery</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Zoe absolutely swears by Bare Escentuals and look at her! She's a total beauty! If this will make me look half as gorgeous as her, I am happy to part with me £35.70. That is all I shall say on the matter. Hahaha.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Benefit Confessions of a Concealaholic Concealing & Brightening Kit" class="no-border" height="290" src="http://cdn.feelunique.com/img/products/product_268421298556864.jpg" width="400" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Benefit-Confessions-of-a-Concealaholic-Concealing-Brightening-Kit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Benefit Confessions of a Concealaholic Brightening Kit</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">£28.50 and Free Delivery</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I bought this kit two years ago for my wedding day (I did mine and my bridesmaids makeup) and I absolutely loved it! It had everything in it that I needed, plus a little instruction booklet to help show where everything should go. It really was a fantastic little kit and a great way to try out a selection of Benefit products if you are thinking on shelling out for the full size. Plus, I do love a mini!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Shiseido Suncare Sun Protection Liquid Foundation N SPF30 30ml" class="no-border" src="http://cdn.feelunique.com/img/products/product_129101311844092.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Shiseido-Suncare-Sun-Protection-Liquid-Foundation-N-SPF30-30ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shiseido Suncare Protection Foundation</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />£28.00 and Free Delivery<br /><br />This is a foundation that Fleur raved about a few months back and I was intrigued by the unusual packaging. With summer (hopefully) just around the corner, a foundation with SPF 30 can only be a good thing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Lipstick 4g" class="no-border" src="http://cdn.feelunique.com/img/products/product_343661335957505.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Yves-Saint-Laurent-Rouge-Volupte-Lipstick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick</a></b><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">£23.50<br /><br />This is a total luxury buy. I have never spent this much money on a lipstick but everyone who has tried one of these has said they were gorgeous and felt amazing. Also, loooookkk, ppprreeettyyyy packaging!! Haha, I'm such a sucker for a bit of glitz.<br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Stila Crush Lip & Cheek Stain 2.25g" class="no-border" src="http://cdn.feelunique.com/img/products/Stila_Crush_Lip___Cheek_Stain_2_25g1310554678.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Stila-Crush-Lip-Cheek-Stain-2-25g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stila Crush Lip Cheek Stain</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />£16.00<br /><br />I recently purchased a couple of other Stila products and have been absolutely loving them. I usually find that when I trust a brand, I want to try lots of other things from them, so these are calling my name. I remember ages ago I used to like some Ruby and Millie ones that looked a lot like these, so I have high hopes. *Sings hiiiighhh hopes* hehe.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So that is my rather extensive wish list! I plan on having a little splurge of those products towards the end of the month, so expect to see a haul or some reviews- hurrah!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you interested in any of those? Do you ever so a spot of online window shopping?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is <a href="http://dashing-divas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Dashing Divas</b></a>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top! <br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">All images were lovingly borrowed from the feel unique website.  </span></div>

June Window Shopping List

Aloha Sprinklekrinos, Lately I have been spending far too much time watching other Beauty YouTuber's monthly favourites videos. I really...

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