My sugar coated life...

My eldest son turned 15 this week and as the son of a cake maker, he normally comes to me with a whole host of weird and wonderful cake requests. But now he's a teenager, all of that has chan...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2019/10/cookie-dough-birthday-cake.html

It's been 12yrs since I boarded an airplane but after getting my passport renewed earlier this year, I've been desperate to fly away and get international stamps on my passport pages. My par...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2019/08/budapest-in-weekend.html

Despite living only about 45mins away from the Peak District, I've never really explored it except to visit Chastworth House and walk around Bakewell for a few hours after delivering a wedding ...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2019/06/discovering-peak-district.html

This year was the first time I visited the MCM Comic Con in Birmingham and I'm so glad that I did as it turned out to be a great family day out! It was quite a last minute decision to attend ...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2019/04/mcm-birmingham-comic-con.html

After months of planning, countless meals out, celebrating with family & friends and travelling to Wales - I finally hit the 40 milestone that I had been dreading for so long. I say dreading, I ...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2019/03/levelling-up-to-40.html

You know that point you get to in a week when you think "I just need a break!" well I hit that point last week and thankfully was saved by an impromptu trip to the Yorkshire Dales. I've never ...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2019/02/weekending-in-embsay.html

This January, I have signed up for RED January . A month long challenge to keep active every day and support the charity Mind at the same time. Over 30,000 people sign up for RED every year a...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2019/01/red-january-active-ever-day.html

This year, I had the pleasure of taking my family to the Chatsworth House Christmas Market . I had visited the house last year over the festive period, but attending the market this year made me...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2018/12/chatsworth-at-christmas.html

Last Christmas, I was lucky enough to WIN a stay in a luxury lodge with Hoseasons. Yes people, those 'like/share' competitions on Facebook do work! And last week, we finally got around to gettin...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2018/08/holidaying-in-kent.html

A few weeks ago, me and my work colleagues attended a Chocolate Workshop hosted by the lovely Ellie from Studio Chocolate . Now, we work in a bakery all day long so working with chocolate made a...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2018/06/chocolate-course-at-studio-chocolate.html

2018 was the 3rd year running that I attended Em-Con in Nottingham - a geek filled con held at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. I consider myself to be a Sci-Fi loving geek with a particul...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2018/05/em-con-2018.html

I have heard nothing but great reviews about Happy Dough Lucky - a new pizza pop up located in the centre of Nottingham opposite Annie's Burger Shack. As a follower of their page, I can see t...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2018/05/happy-dough-lucky-review.html

Cocktails have never really been my 'thing' when it comes to drinking. Don't get me wrong, I can fully appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into making a great cocktail but they're usually waa...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2018/04/cocktails-in-nottingham.html

2 years ago I took my first steps into the unknown world of running - and I haven't looked back since! I started my journey by downloading the NHS C25K app and dutifully listening to the runnin...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2018/04/joining-running-group.html

My name is Liana and I am a new found cycling enthusiast. Until recently I hadn't even sat on a bike in over 25yrs, and then I was given a mountain bike and I haven't looked back since! I star...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2018/04/beginners-bike-maintenance-course.html

I've heard nothing but amazing things about Aubreys Creperie in Nottingham city centre. It's tucked up in West End Arcade (off Long Row) in Nottingham and whilst I've visited a few times, it's ...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2018/04/crepes-and-doughnuts-in-nottingham.html

Running at night is hard enough as it is, we have to light up like a Christmas Tree to be seen on the road and most trail routes are off limits after dark. I absolutely LOVE running trails so th...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2018/04/extreme-running.html

This past weekend was glorious in the UK - the sun was out and for the first time in months and months, we didn't require hats and gloves to have an outdoor adventure! I've heard lots of peop...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2018/03/geocaching-for-beginners.html

It's certainly been a while since my last blog post, life has suddenly become sooooo much busier - and my blog has paid the price! I'm still very active on other social media platforms so for a...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2017/01/top-recipes-and-links.html

 Ahhhhh, Summer. My favourite time of the year, not only because of the lovely weather but also because we get to turn off the early alarm and avoid the dreaded school run... There are lots ...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2016/08/3-things-youre-gonna-love.html

A few weeks ago, I ran my first 5k... Donnnn't worry, this isn't another post about running but instead about the place I discovered on my travels. I've never really explored much of Derbyshir...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2016/07/falling-in-love-with-ashbourne.html

A few months ago, I started the Couch to 5K challenge in a bid to get myself off the couch and into a more healthier lifestyle. Starting to run seemed like an mammoth task, but I got there in t...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2016/07/running-with-family.html

Earlier this year, my partner and I decided to book a weekend away from it all. Living in the East Midlands gave us lots of options for places to visit and we eventually settled on Wales. I've n...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2016/07/glamping-in-wales.html

Mexican style food is one of my favourite cuisines - tacos, tortillas, quesadillas, burritos I love em all! And luckily for me Nottingham has seen a few new Mexican restaurants open up recently....

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2016/04/review-of-tortilla-nottingham.html

As a non-driver, I spend a LOT of my time on public transport. I take the tram to work everyday and as long as I have my Spotify or a book to entertain me then I'm a happy traveller! And when...

http://www.mysugarcoatedlife.co.uk/2016/03/starting-to-run.html