Family Adventures of Late

Wow what a busy first three months of year! We have certainly managed to pack a whole lot of adventures in both close to home and further afield. Despite its being fairly cold, life has been very colourful and action packed and we have made the most of every single dry day we have been given (as well as preserving in the cold and wet too). Here are a few highlights from the past few weeks. 1. We tried out a new cafe in Llandaff North called Coffee Rex , they make excellent Italian coffee as well as these delicious Waffles 2. Cotton Twist were kind enough to send some party bag fillers for my son's birthday, we had fun making the superman masks. * Review * 3. We spent time at one of our favourite places in South Wales - St Fagans Outdoor Museum . A unique family friendly museum that takes you through the history of life in Wales. 4. If you follow me on social media you may know that I recently spent a weekend exploring Manchester with Hotel Indigo, do check out my blog p......

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How my star sign has influence my interior choices

* Commissioned by Fishpools Whether you are a believer in the Zodiac or not, I find my personal experience is that most people do tend to have the typical traits of each star sign. For example I am a Virgo and I certainly possess many of the traits of this star sign, for example being loyal, analytical but also a bit of a worrier and can be over critical of myself and the more I read about Virgos the more I see a lot of myself within that. Virgo is also an Earth sign and they typically enjoy the outdoors which of course I do as well as keeping things simple and organised which lends itself to the Scandi interior style, which if you read my blog you will know I am a huge fan off and I am constantly trying to declutter to achieve this more in my own home. I feel that we often overlook our own inner intuition that speaks to us and guides us to create a home that is genuinely happy, relaxed and content. We see this naturally within Feng Shui and the minimalist movement which aims......

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Sign the Worlds Largest Mothers Day Card

Mothers day is a time we get to stay thank-you to that special person in our lives who has undoubtedly sacrificed a lot throughout the years and even if that person is no longer here anymore than this can also be a time of positive reflection and sharing memories together as a family. Being a parent myself, mothers day to me is all about the simple things and not about materials good and my kids know that all I really want is a hand made card because to me thats all that really matters (of course a nice magazine or little treat won't go amiss but it's never expected) as well as a relaxing walk outdoors with my boys and I'm happy. Mothers Day is also a time for gratitude and I am continuously grateful to have two healthy children as well as my own health, to live in a fairly stable country (let's not talk about Brexit) and being able to provide healthy meals, a warm home and some holidays, well I couldn't ask for anything more. So I am really grateful t......

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How to Protect your Skin from the Effects of Traveling

Travelling is something that we all love to do, but it is also something that might not have such a positive impact on your skin. We all like to embrace that laid back carefree holiday vibe, swimming in the pool or sea and sitting in the beautiful warm sun trying to get tan. Whatever you choose to do when you’re out and about, the right skin care is always needed especially if your visiting a very hot or very cold destination as your skin will need more care during these times. Before we begin I also want to say that if you are planning on taking a flight I also recommend having ear wax removal, done as build up can cause you to have an uncomfortable flight, also a build-up of ear wax can cause pain, hearing loss and dizziness which you don't need while travelling. Back to skincare and long journeys can also take their toll on your skin so some thought and simple preparation need to be taken - but it's really easy. Top Hacks for keeping skin in check while travelling......

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A weekend guide to Manchester

*Written in Collaboration with Hotel Indigo I love taking my boys on city breaks but there are certainly times when I know I would be able to enjoy other aspects of a city if I was there child-free and I also believe that taking some time out from parenting is really important and being able to fully immerse yourself in a place without restrictions and time limits. Last year I spent a weekend exploring Durham with Hotel Indigo and I really felt refreshed after what was my first proper child-free break. I truly believe these kind of mini breaks can be very positive for your own wellbeing so I was extremely excited to be collaborating with Hotel Indigo again and this time heading up to the cool and colourful northern city that is Manchester. Getting around the city Manchester is a very well connected city with excellent high speed train routes from across the UK, a bustling airport and of course, you can also drive into the city. I took the train from South Wales and was in th......

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Win with Jasmine Harper this mothers day

I'm really excited to be able to offer one of my readers the chance to win a £25 gift voucher to use at Jasmine Harper online who have curated a chic and high end feel collection without the big price tag, so you should be able to pick up a piece for both yourself and your mother or special person in your life. They have a fairly small collection but still have something for everyone from the classic to the more edgy pieces. I picked out this beautiful petite celestial star necklace and love it! It's simple, delicate and understated but stylish and adds a touch of fun to any outfit and it's also ageless making is a great choice to pair up with a sibling, parent or best friend. It's super easy to enter the giveaway and will make the perfect surprise for someone special this mothers day. The giveaway ends on the 30th March and there will be one prize of £25 digital gift voucher to be spent in a single transaction. UK delivery is free £25 Jasmine Harper......

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Hotel Indigo Manchester - Best Location in Town

*This post is in collaboration with Hotel Indigo  If you follow me on Instagram you will know that I have recently collaborated with Hotel Indigo and headed up to Manchester, one of the most colourful and creative northern cities for a much needed child-free break. The last time I visited Manchester was over a decade ago and that was only for a couple of hours en route to Scotland so I was really looking forward to exploring everything this fashion forward city has to offer and I will be sharing my weekend guide with you very soon but for now I want to concentrate on Hotel Indigo Manchester and why it's the perfect spot for a vibrant weekend away. Now as you may already know I am very passionate about staycations as the UK has so much to offer and many people seem to overlook that. With such excellent public transport networks in the UK you don't even need a car to get to most places and the train from South Wales to Manchester was much quicker than anticipated being......

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Win a £50 spa voucher with Spabreaks this Mothers Day

* Collaboration with Spabreaks As soon as you become a parent your life instantly changes (obviously for the better) and can take a while to fully adjust, especially with the immediate and sudden lack of time for yourself! We all know that Self Care is really important so being able to treat your mother, or yourself to an indulgent moment of calm can be real bliss. I also feel personally that unless a present is sentimental, practical or serves a purpose than I am trying to keep clutter down for my own sanity so I find myself leaning towards experiences over things when it comes to gifting which is why I am really excited to be able to give one reader the chance to win a spa voucher, just keep reading to find out more. So if your feeling in need of a little TLC,  I've teamed up with Spabreaks.com to offer you the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy a day of utter carefree indulgence with a spa voucher worth £50! These nifty little vouchers mean you can choose from a wide ......

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Smooth Legs? Simple shaving hacks for busy women

Being a feminist and a supporter of woman doing what they feel is right for themselves and their bodies is very important to me, so should you embrace body hair I applaud you, I have gone through fazes of doing this although at other times I like to have smooth legs - the choice is yours. If you do like having smooth legs for summer then here are a few easy hacks to achieve this no matter how busy you are. Shaving (should you do it) doesn't have to be a necessary evil and with all the fancy razors and shaving accessories out there on the market it can be difficult to know if what you’re purchasing will work for you or just end up being costly and a waste of time and you might be wondering what you need to know about hair removal . Knowing the basics will have real results no matter if your razor is budget friendly or high end. So, with that in mind, these super simple tips, should have you one step closer to a more silky finish. 1. Never dry shave! Many of us have lear......

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Why Body Positivity is for everyone!

Written in associating with Betterhelp  The past year has been a real game changer for the media and seeing more diversity (although still not enough) in advertisement, magazines, tv etc with people celebrating their bodies and taking to social media to share their story and normalise the notional that their is no such thing as the perfect body and to love the one you have no matter what shape or size and I personally feel it's been a really positive moment and one everyone can join in with. Saying that a lot of people have the impression that Body Positivity is only about weight and it's not at all, it's really about so much more than that! Nearly everyone goes through some kind of internal battle with themselves or has unfortunately been the subject of mean words. I know this has been the case for myself which is why I am a supporter of the Body Positivity movement. Yet I have had a few messages over the past year when sharing Body positivity related content sayin......

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