As Mickey and Minnie Mouse skate out onto the giant ice arena that is tonight’s stage, Little Miss E looks at me and whispers, wide-eyed, “I feel like I could cry because this is so exciting”. Such is the magic of Disney that I can only imagine how it feels,...
My 13-month-old son had an almighty melt down just after his bath last night. He cried, went red in the face and lashed out with his arms. I have never seen him so angry and upset – he’s usually such a chilled-out happy little boy. He wasn’t hungry, thirsty, tired or...
I’ve had quite a few conversations recently about the home-made almond butter I’ve been making. I’ve promised the recipe to a few people, so I thought I might as well share it on my blog too. I love it! It’s so simple to make, tastes delicious and has really helped...
I love reading bedtime stories with my children, it’s one of my favourite parts of the day, and it seems to be one of theirs, too. Away from the books, I also love seeing the tales they create when their little imaginations are left to run free. I love how...
One recent Friday night, after a particularly challenging week where my over-tired children seemed to do nothing but tantrum and argue, I told Cardiff Daddy I was heading to Tesco to do the weekly shop because I needed a bit of ‘me time’....
My five-year-old daughter, Little Miss E, loves to talk about weddings. Since she was two she’s talked about who will be invited to her big day (it’s going to be expensive!), what we’ll have to eat (pizza), who her bridesmaids will be (seven of them), and the kind of dress...
When the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show Cardiff invited me and my family along for the day, I must admit I was a little sceptical as to whether it would be suitable for three children under five and a half. I’d never been to the RHS Flower Show Cardiff before...
I adore butternut squash. It’s such a versatile vegetable. My favourite way to serve it is roasted in some olive oil, garlic and sage. I could just scoff the lot the minute it comes out of the oven. It’s delicious in risotto, and I’ve already shared my recipe on my...
Ooh, I do love a good list, and I also love being happy, so when the lovely Kate who blogs at Yellowbellymummy challenged me to take part in 50 things that make me happy, a little blog-hop game currently doing the rounds in the parent-blogging world, I couldn’t wait to...
I’m a 36-year-old woman and last week I had head lice. There. I said it. My secret is out. I have debated for a week whether to write this post or not, but I figure we’re all friends, right? And you won’t judge me, right? I really hope not, because...
Beans and pulses are a big part of my diet, as I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 12 years old. They’re packed full of protein, iron, fibre, vitamins and minerals, are low fat, and count towards your recommended daily five-a-day. One of my favourite ways to serve them is...