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BRRRR…its chilly outside! So, me being me, I’ve got some winter must haves that will warm you up like a good old cuppa from Tetley. Yankee Candle: They can be a bit pricey but the smell is phenomenal- I always contemplate tasting it they smell so good! The best thing about Yankee is how they have so many flavours based on the season. I 100% recommend placing one in your living room, they really do make it more cosy.  …

‘it’sssssss Christmas, Santa Claus is coming to town, Jingle Bells Jingle Bells, Last Christmas I gave you my heart….’ Christmas music is what everybody needs to get into the festive season, so I’ve compiled of the top 10 albums to get you into the xmas spirit. Christmas With Weezer Add a little pop-punk to your Christmas with the six track album filled with traditional Christmas songs. The boys have managed to stay true to their classic style of music whilst…

Menna Llewellyn is one of the fantastic runners, who ran the Mo-running run in Cardiff, Sunday 17th November. Not only was she running to raise awareness for Male Testicular Cancer, but for a cause that is close to her heart. I would just like to say a big thanks to Menna, for discussing her day with me. Tell me a little bit about yourself. My name is Menna Llewellyn, I am 26yrs old and a mother to a Gorgeous 2yr…

Halloween and Bonfire are now done and dusted….Next Stop Christmas! It’s finally ok to say ‘I’m off Christmas Shopping’ – 5 weeks to go! The Christmas Market is up and running, which is really cute to grab some sentimental gifts for your loved ones this year. A traditional Christmas market offering an alternative, more personalised, shopping experience, not to be missed! Even if you don’t want to buy anything, It’s a great outing too- grab your friends/boyfriend or family, and…

I freaking love Star Wars. Even the rubbish ones.     The first three are my go-to movies when I’m feeling happy, sad, bad, glad, mad, pleased or bored. I believe that the genius of taking a conventional fantasy story and plonking it in space cannot be overestimated, and although the prequels have their faults, they add to and enrich a universe that has enthralled millions. And I am the sort of person that owns not one, but twolightsabers. Technically three…

Dropping temperatures and cold winds equals dry, itchy and cracked skin right? – Give your body some TLC to stay looking gorgeous this winter, even when the weather isn’t. Most doctors and skin care specialists would immediately ask you to invest in high priced lotions- but I’m not! It’s amazing what you can make from opening your kitchen cupboards. So here’s a winter wonder body scrub to make your skin glow, at the fraction of the price – tried and…

The nights are starting to become very dark and gloomy but why not celebrate the fact winter’s here with bonfire night. Whether your heading to an event or just having a family gathering in your back garden, it’s great to dress up really snug, sip a few winter drinks and watch beautiful lights shining across the sky. We’ve had some great feedback from some people so I’ve got two great recipes to spice up your Bonfire night. Look at this…

Here is an article about the Sŵn Festival from a lovely contributor to our magazine… Now in its 7th year, Sŵn Festival once again took over the city centre last weekend for 4 days of live music and fringe events scattered far and wide across the city at venues including Cardiff University’s Great Hall, Clwb Ifor Bach, Chapter Arts Centre, Gwdihw, Dempsey’s, The Moon Club and St John’s Church. Co-curated by Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and Cardiff based promoter Jon Rostron,…

As a student myself I KNOW how expensive Halloween can be, so I’ve got a few screaming ideas for a DIY Halloween (flat parties are way cheaper). Of course make your student flat as dark as it can be….(jumping out at guests on arrival never gets old). Essential prop; TOILET PAPER….it never fails, you can use it to dress up as a mummy, use it as decorations… or thanks to Google- pumpkin bowling. This is definitely an game I will…

I’m not a skier myself; I have always wanted to try it but never had the opportunity – or the guts for that matter. However last Monday I went to wine tasting for Morgan Jupe Luxury Catered Ski Chalets and I feel like it was fate… I am going to go skiing. In fact I sat there during the wine tasting planning who I can invite to make up the numbers to hire a chalet. So on Monday night I…