Growing old isn’t something that I think about an awful lot. It does pop into my mind on occasion though. Mainly when I’m sitting with my elderly mother-in-law and talking to her about her latest bruises, aches and pains. Something that she shows me often! Like many elderly people, my mother-in-law lives alone, rarely leaves…
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Sex education in schools
Read moreLast week I watched a programme on Channel 4 called ‘Sex in Class’. The aim of the show was to fix Britain’s blushing attitude toward sex education. When I was in school I vaguely remember being shown a video, some pretty horrific photos of people with sexually transmitted infections and being given a diagram of…
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In Nature Tea Gift Set Review
Read moreUs Brits are known for our love of a good cup of tea and I happen to be one of those people! Up until recently you’d only find me drinking a traditional English tea, but I have been discovering a whole range of flavoured teas lately and I have to say that I much prefer…
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Nights in now verses nights in before kids
Read moreBefore my husband and I had children we spent our evenings either in the cinema, going out somewhere for food or doing something else away from home. It was on very rare occasions that you’d find us spending the night at home. Since having children our evenings have changed considerably. My husband and I haven’t…
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Cardiff to London in a Day for under £20
Read moreI live in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. It’s a wonderful city with plenty to do and see, but sometimes I want to explore the sights and attractions of other cities around me. One of those cities is London. Did you know that you can travel from Cardiff to London in a day for under…
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Kensington Brights Tea For One Review
Read moreI love a good cup of tea, especially after a hard day’s work or when the little ones are tucked up in bed. I can sit back, relax and watch a film or some soaps on the TV and drink my tea in peace. Thing is the little ones have noticed me quietly, secretively sipping…
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The Ultimate X-Factor Night In
Read moreI love the X-Factor! There, I’ve said it! I can’t sing. I can’t write songs and I can’t even dance, but that doesn’t stop me from making the most of our X-Factor weekends! My absolute favourite part is watching the auditions. Especially when they show the auditions from our home town, Cardiff. I’ve been tempted…
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How to Stay Safe in the Sun this Summer
Read moreIf you and your little ones are anything like me and my family, then much of the summer months will be spent outdoors. We’ll either be in the garden with the paddling pool out, in the park or somewhere else outdoors, usually a farm! One thing that really worries me about being outdoors with my…
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Nine years ago today
Read moreNine years ago today The world lost one it’s finest One of the most beautiful One of the kindest I remember your colourful dresses Your warm smile Your infectious laugh Taken too soon But never forgotten You’ll always live on forever In our hearts and our minds Although you never met Our girls will know…