One of my good friends had her first baby about five years before any of the rest of us had children. There were many things I didn’t understand about her life, as her priorities changed but mine didn’t. She talked about weaning and nappies and sleep patterns. I tried to...
When Jamie’s Italian Cardiff opened just over five years ago, it was the place to eat. Everyone I knew was desperate to dine there and there were always huge queues out the door. After all, Jamie Oliver is one of the UK’s most famous chefs with several successful television shows, a number...
Yep, I am the mum who thought baking with three kids of five and under with no other adults present would be a good idea. My eldest two had an argument mid-way through, baby knocked over a bag of flour, and it took us, or rather me, 45 minutes to clear...
(Update 6 February 2018 – this article is one of my most popular ever on Cardiff Mummy Says. It went viral when originally published in February 2015… and resulted in me getting all kinds of threats and vile messages. It’s suddenly started getting lots of views again – in part...
I love any event where my children can get properly involved and even better when that event is free – so we were keen to head along to Home Sweet Home at Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay this half term. This mini-city has overtaken the foyer of Wales Millennium...
Ever since Little Miss E and Little Man O saw the trailer for Peppa Pig The Golden Boots a few months back, they have been desperate to see it in the cinema. Like most children their age, they love the TV cartoon about the cheeky little pig and her family. They really...
What have you got planned with your little ones over half term? If you’re struggling for ideas of things to do, here’s a ready-made list of events in and around Cardiff for you. There’s so much going on, the only problem will be fitting it all in! Do let me...
A few weeks ago, I wrote on my blog that I was having a bad day despite nothing bad actually happening. Last week, I wrote that I was struggling to keep on top of the housework. So many of you told me you felt the same; that being a parent...
Bangers, mash and red onion gravy is a big favourite in our house. It’s such a comforting food, great for the colder, winter weather – warming, filling and pretty easy to make, too. Cardiff Daddy and I love it so much we even had it served at our wedding back...
Friday night has always been my favourite part of the weekend. I think it stems back to childhood. That moment when the bell rang at the end of the day and you knew there was no more school until Monday and you got to hang out with your friends and...
Today, after picking Little Miss E and Little Man O up from school and pre-school, I attempted to sweep and mop the kitchen floor. Pre-kids, this could have been done in about 20 minutes. This afternoon, it took me the best part of an hour – and it’s still not...