*In association with Poundland My children love getting creative but I’m never going to be one of those amazing Pinterest mums coming up with jaw-dropping arts and crafts projects. In fact, making stuff with three children aged 7, 5 and 3, can be chaotic, stressful and messy, so I need...
Our National Trust family membership has turned out to be great value over the last couple of years. I did worry that with only two local properties (Dyffryn Gardens and Tredegar House) we wouldn’t get our use out of it –but we most definitely do. Much of this is down...
What are you doing on Easter Sunday? If you’re yet to make plans, then you’ll love this giveaway! It’s a fantastic prize for a family of four (two adults and two children, or one adult and three children) to enjoy a three course Easter lunch and entertainment at the Village...
One of the best ways to understand history is to see it for yourself – and that’s exactly the case with Clearwell Caves, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean. Its nine caverns depict what life would have been like for the iron ore miners of 19th and 20th century,...
The kids and I have put together a list for the Easter holidays of things we need to do (homework, school reading books, sort through their toys etc), things we want to do (make Easter nest cakes, family film night) and places we want to visit (the beach, the cinema...
Lil Bits is a Sully-based business selling affordable sensory and educational toys for children. It was founded by local mum Sam Cole, and her husband, also called Sam, to make such products affordable to families and childcare providers. The business couple were frustrated that the equipment for the sensory play...
I’ve already published my bumper April events guide, with over 100 family-friendly events in South Wales this month. However, with the schools now off for the next two weeks, I’m working in association with St David’s shopping centre to bring you a round-up of activities in Cardiff centre to entertain...
How do you condense 100 years of Disney into a two-hour live performance? There are so many favourite films and musical numbers that you could make the show last a week and still not even come close to covering it all. But Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic...
Parenting is different for all of us and it’s been fascinating sharing different families’ experiences here on Cardiff Mummy Says as part of the What’s it really like…? series. This week, Catherine, who writes the blog Passports and Adventures, talks about what it’s like being a parent and living away...
You’ve Got Dragons is a heartwarming tale of one child’s journey to come to terms with their inner dragon – the worries, fears and anxieties which sneak up on us at one time or another. The new show, from Cardiff-based theatre company Taking Flight, is designed for children aged 4+...
In association with Stock Signs My five-year-old scared the life out of me recently when he ran out into the middle of a road. It’s so unlike him. Yes, he’s an energetic and lively young boy, but he has a sensible head on him too. We’ve talked a lot about...