I can’t believe I’m actually writing these words, let alone saying them out loud! On Sunday, October 1st 2017, I completed my first half marathon! When I first started taking running seriously, I never would have imagined that I could ever complete a half marathon. My goal was to just to be able to run…
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My Happy Places
Read moreSometimes when life gets a bit too much or you just feel like you need to take a little time out to relax and de-stress, people tend to go to their ‘happy place’. I have many different happy places. One of my favourite happy places is Roath Park in Cardiff. It’s not far from where…
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Win tickets to see Paw Patrol Live in Cardiff!
Read moreThe PAW Patrol pups are coming to an arena near you for their first ever UK and Ireland Live tour! When MayorGoodway goes missing during the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race, the pups come to the rescue. Families can join Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye, and Everest for an action-packed adventure that shows no job is too…
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Parent & Carer First Aid Class Review with Daisy First Aid
Read moreOne Sunday afternoon whilst sitting in my front room surrounded by the noise of our girls playing, I came across a video on Facebook that had been shared by Daisy First Aid. The video showed a mum saving her daughter’s life with abdominal thrusts as the child was choking. Touch wood, our girls have never…
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A day out in Cardiff Bay
Read moreCardiff Bay has always been a favourite place of mine. I love watching the boats, wandering around the boutique shops and sitting back with an ice cream from Cadwalders whilst watching the world go by! Towards the end of May, during the bank holiday weekend, my husband and I decided to take our girls there…
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Historic Places of Interest in and around Cardiff that are Great for Kids!
Read moreSt Fagans National History Museum St Fagans National History Museum, also known as the Welsh Folk Museum, is located in the village of St Fagans. It’s an open air museum that chronicles the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people (Wikipedia). Best of all St Fagans is free! They’re open daily from 10am-5pm.…
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A morning of fun at Rhondda Heritage Park
Read moreThe Rhondda Heritage Park in Trehafod, Pontypridd is one of the many cultural attractions you can find in South Wales. I remember many a school trip there when I was younger. It certainly makes for a fun and interesting day out for people of all ages. You can go on a guided tour, explore the…
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Seven farms in and around Cardiff that you must visit!
Read moreLast year I made a list of all of the places I wanted to take our children during the warmer months. I managed to go to most of them, but there were a few that we didn’t make it to. This year I’m determined to visit the ones we missed, but also to return to…
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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…