Every month, I collate the best of my month on Instagram here on my blog. It took me a while to get the hang of Instagram, but it’s fast-becoming one of my favourite social networks, inspiring me every day with the beautiful photos and sense of community on there. April...
It’s a bank holiday this weekend, woohoo, plus another one at the end of the month. There’s so much going on in and around Cardiff on both bank holidays, not to mention the weeks in between. Here are 45 ideas of things to do for families. As always, all events...
One of my favourite places to visit in Cardiff is Coed y Wenallt during bluebell season. The ancient woodland becomes a breathtaking carpet of purpley-blue, for just a few short weeks while the flowers are in bloom. We have headed to this beauty spot as a family every bluebell season...
Situated in the green hills of Monmouthshire, Raglan Castle is the biggest castle ever built by a Welshman and one of the last medieval castles to built in England and Wales. It was home to Henry Tudor among others, and played its part during the Civil War, with some 800...
We headed to The Red Dragon Centre today as part of Cardiff Mummy Says’ role as official blogger ambassador for the Cardiff Bay entertainment and dining complex. Hollywood Bowl are holding one of their regular family fun weekends today and tomorrow, which sees glow-in-the-dark bowling, face-painting, treasure hunts and mascots...
The upside of my children’s swimming lessons starting at 8.30am on a Sunday morning is that once they’re finished in the pool, we’re already out and about with the rest of the day ahead of us. Last weekend, we decided to make the most of the sunny weather and head...
You know that famous saying about how Christmas is magical as a child, but doesn’t even begin to compare to the magic you experience of being a parent at Christmastime? Well, it’s the same with Disney On Ice. I can only imagine how thrilling it would have been to have...
I’m presuming the fact that you’re reading this means that you too have a child or children obsessed with Paw Patrol. I’m not quite sure when this gang of rescue pups crept into and overtook my household but all three of my little ones love it. Actually, scratch that. I...
At the risk of sounding like some kind of pushy tiger mum, I’ve been keen to introduce classical music to my three children. I played the flute and piano as a teenager and have an A-level in music, and my career as a journalist and PR has seen me reviewing...
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a guide to attractions in Cardiff city centre that were perfect for visiting with children. This time, I’m turning my attention to Cardiff Bay, which is a great place for a family day out. As well as all the places listed below, Mermaid...
Talk to me, please! About anything. That brilliant new drama you watched on the telly last night. The appalling service at the restaurant you went to at the weekend. Have a moan about the friend who’s really annoying you right now. Fill me in on the latest gossip from your...