Are you a working parent of a 3 or 4 year old? If you answered yes to that question, are you aware that you could be getting government help with childcare costs? Under the Childcare Offer for Wales, most working parents of 3 or 4 year olds could claim 30 hours of early education and…
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AD| Our Favourite UK Winter Getaways
Read moreCollaborative post Many people in the UK like to go abroad during winter in search of some winter sunshine. I totally understand this and have been known to do the same myself. A quick flight to Spain or the South of France etc, but I’m slowly coming to terms with staycations. A staycation is where…
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A Scottish Adventure
Read moreLike many people I have a bucket list. Although, I have to be honest and say that I’m not keen on calling it a bucket list, but rather just a list of things I’d like to do in life. That way if I don’t manage to do them all, that’s ok! I don’t have a…
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Wales Air Ambulance Real Rescues
Read moreAs regular readers of my blog will know, I was lucky enough to be chosen to be part of Team Brecon Carreg. Team Brecon Carreg involves taking part in a number of running events throughout the year and raising money for Wales Air Ambulance. For every mile the team covers, £1, will be donated to…
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A Visit to Wales Air Ambulance as part of #TeamBreconCarreg
Read moreAs part of Team Brecon Carreg, my team mates and I were invited to the Wales Air Ambulance Base in Llanelli to find out more about what Wales Air Ambulance does. Just to give a brief overview, Team Brecon Carreg is a running team, split into North and South Wales. Each team is made up…
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I’m Part of Team Brecon Carreg #TeamBreconCarreg
Read moreWhen I started running, I had no idea how much of a positive effect it would have on my life. Not only have I lost weight, I’ve also had a complete lifestyle change. I eat better. I feel more energised, motivated and most importantly of all, I feel happier. Little did I know when I…
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Anything is Possible! Accessible Travel in the UK
Read moreTravelling is often thought of as something that the young do. Not necessarily just the young, rich and famous. Plenty of students take gap years to travel the world, explore hidden cities and experience one in a lifetime opportunities. Travel, however, isn’t just for the young. You see anything is possible regardless of age and…
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Travel Feature: Wales's Hidden Gems
Read moreWith it’s rugged coastline, national parks and the many historical sites that are dotted around the country, Wales is a fantastic place to visit this Easter. I’m lucky enough that I live in Cardiff, the capital of Wales and I have to say that it really is a great place to live. I was born…
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Kingdom of the Elves Review at Bluestone Wales
Read moreWe’ve been to Bluestone Wales before, but never for Christmas. In December 2015, during Christmas week we visited Bluestone Wales. My husband and I decided that we wanted to return as we really enjoyed our last stay. Day One – An Elf Party We left from our home in Cardiff around midday and arrived around…