School fayre’s and Easter bonnet parades are over and now School is due to break up for Easter. If like me you are not going away this Easter, you may want to find some fun activities that can be done at home that don’t cost the Earth. Today I found a nice little craft activity …
I used to love opening my chocolate advent calendar as a child, I remember always wanting a second chocolate but listened to my parents and waited to open another door the following day. Try telling that to a two year old!! Day One was difficult, I excitedly give the chocolate advent calendars to the boys. …
Yesterday we headed to Hollywood Bowl down Cardiff Bay. It was our friends daughters 6th Birthday and she was having a bowling party. Hollywood Bowl is located at The Red Dragon Centre, I have not been there in years. We visit the Cardiff Bay often however, we usually find ourselves at Techniquest or taking a ride …
Last year my then three year old son Ethan and I wrote a letter to Santa. Ethan knew what he would like, but he was unable to write unaided. I ended up the writing the letter myself and Ethan just did a little scribble – This was not much fun for him. This year I …
All Children’s books reviews are wrote from my four year old Sons perspective. Fred by Mick and Chloe Inkpen. I love getting new books to read with Mummy. Last night we read Fred. Fred is about a really cute dog who is very well behaved. He listens well to his owners and he can understand …
I popped into Cafe Junior the other morning and was surprised to see a pop up Usborne books stand. As many of my readers are aware, my son and I write book reviews for Primary Times magazine so I did get a little excited when I saw books for sale. Not only were books for …
Since Ethan started full-time school this September I feel like we never get the time to do all the fun things we are used to doing. By the time he finishes school and has his tea it is time for a bath, book and bed. We usually have lazy Saturday morning but since Ethan has …
As an ex smoker people often ask me if people smoking around me bothers me…No. Adults smoking around adults is perfectly acceptable if you are in a beer garden or designated smoking area. What bothers me are people smoking in playgrounds and around children. Children don’t need second-hand smoke in their faces while they play! …
If you are a parent you will know how important it is for your children to attend the same school as there siblings…if that is not a possibility you want your child to at least attend a school that is close to your home (within catchment) Many families move to specific areas in Cardiff to …
I was really excited when ITV Wales phoned me a few weeks back and asked if I would like to ask a question at the Welsh Leaders Debate….Yes of course I will. Little did I know that the debate was going to be on Live television! HD television too!! Yes I tried to HD contour …
Yay I have the afternoon off and it wasn’t raining for a change…where shall I take my little critters. Cardiff Castle of course, one of our favourite last minute, close to home child friendly places to go. The castle was busy with school trips when we arrived but after having a nice cup of tea and …
The time has come…my son is in need of a hair cut, but where do you take a wriggly 18 month old in Cardiff?? Above Juniors Family Friendly Dining there is not only a child friendly gym but a child adapted hair salon. I have been a regular at Juniors and Gym and Juniors for …