EVITA at The Bristol Hippodrome. Not necessarily a laugh a minute as the show includes death, illness, a military coup and an earthquake but there are pots of glamour and some of the most well known iconic musical classics. Click through for the review.

When I had my first child I quickly realised that there were two things would help me function throughout the sleep deprived baby years. Coffee and cake. As he started to grow I discovered there was hardly anywhere with any sort of facility to get the children out and let them do something. Now we have Mandy’s Make Craft Cafe. After opening the little craft cafe in the Precinct a few months ago, Mandy asked us along to try out a craft session so we went down to investigate. . . .

Over the holiday I was so busy with the children, I did virtually no exercise. In fact, it would appear that I only did things which made me put on weight. I’ve been walking around for the last few weeks in long tops to cover up the fact that I can no longer do my jeans up. Something has to be done, but is this the answer?

Writing a blog over the last couple of years has led to our family being offered some interesting and varied experiences, which contribute to making this something I would struggle to give up. I certainly haven’t done it for the massive financial rewards! Lots of everyday activities are a potential writing opportunity for me and Read more