Easter is almost upon us and for those of us with children, here in Wales, that means two weeks off school. I love the Easter holidays. In fact, I love any half term in which I get to spend the whole day with my children doing fun activities. With that in mind, finding activities that…
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Visit Techniquest this Summer for their Lightyear Inspired Workshop!
Read moreThis summer, Techniquest has teamed up with Disney and Pixar to celebrate the science that inspired the movie “Lightyear”. Techniquest’s Lightyear Workshop is full of fun activities for children and adults! Click here to book your ticket. These drop-in sessions are included in your Techniquest entry ticket, and are running from Monday July 25th between 12pm…
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The Snowman Tour is Coming to Cardiff!
Read moreThe Snowman is one of the most iconic British Christmas films of all time. First shown on British TV in 1982, it was an instant success. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and it won a BATFA TV Award. I remember watching it as a child and it’s something…
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FOMO – Fear of Missing Out
Read moreFOMO is a new term to me. I’ve only recently discovered it and it’s meaning. Somehow it feels like a relevant title for this post. I wouldn’t call myself a natural runner. I don’t throw my running gear on and bound out of the front door looking like an athlete, although I wish I did!…
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Spice Girls Cardiff 2019 – Spice World #SpiceGirls #SpiceWorld
Read moreOn Monday, my sister and I went to see the Spice Girls in concert at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. My sister and I grew up listening to the Spice Girls, in fact I have very fond memories of us singing along to their songs in our bedrooms using hairbrushes as microphones! When I first…
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Review: Monster Jam, Cardiff
Read moreOn Saturday we went to Monster Jam in the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. I’m going to be honest and say that before going I didn’t really know much about what to expect and although our twins had seen it advertised on TV, I wasn’t sure if they’d enjoy it, but I have to say we did…
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This Mum Runs Cardiff Social Running Group
Read moreAs many of my readers know I ran the London Marathon this year. It was my first marathon and although I didn’t get the time I wanted, I absolutely loved every minute of it (aside from being sick at mile 16!). I started properly getting into running back in 2017. Encouraged by a friend…
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Ripple Living Zero Waste Shop in Cardiff
Read moreFollowing on from my blog post (which you can read here) last week about how we’re trying to embrace a more environmentally friendly, zero waste life, I thought I’d pay a visit to Cardiffs first ever zero waste not-for-profit shop, Ripple Living. Started by Sophie after watching Blue Planet II in 2017, she was deeply…
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Review: Afternoon Tea at Octavo’s Book Cafe & Wine Bar
Read moreLast Wednesday was my birthday. I really wanted to do something different from what I usually do so when I saw a Groupon offer back in October for Afternoon Tea in Octavo’s Book Cafe & Wine Bar, I thought it would be a lovely way to spend my birthday. Octavo’s Book Cafe & Wine Bar…