I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Days Out, Days Out and Attractions/Events, Reviews · March 28, 2022

10 Reasons to See Wicked During the School Holidays

Disclosure: We were invited to see this show for the purpose of this post however all opinions are my own.

At the weekend we were invited to see Wicked the Musical. It’s a show we have wanted to see for years and it was the perfect Mother’s Day weekend treat. It’s a show for the whole family and one that would be the perfect way to celebrate any occasion. It’s fantastic!

With the Easter holidays coming up, I thought it would be nice to share what we thought of Wicked along with just some of the reasons we would recommend taking the kids to see it over Easter.

So here are 10 Reasons to See Wicked During the School Holidays:

It’s an amazing show – Now in its 16th year in the West End, Wicked is one of the most successful musicals of all time. It’s been seen by over 60 million people across the world and many people go to see it again and again – not something you find very often with the theatre as there are just so many shows to see. This is a testament to how great Wicked really is.

10 Reasons to See Wicked During the School Holidays

It’s inspired by The Wizard of Oz – All children know the story of the Wizard of Oz and, based on Gregory Maguire’s book, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, the Wicked musical features characters and scenes from Oz that children will be familiar with. From the Emerald City to the Yellow Brick Road, this makes Wicked automatically a hit with children, taking them on an adventure to a world they already know and love.

10 Reasons to See Wicked During the School Holidays

It gets children thinking more about their favourite stories – Our children had never thought about why the Wicked Witch was the way she was, how the Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow became the way they were or who the witch really was who got squashed under Dorothy’s house. Wicked answers all these questions and more in this fantastic reimagining of the world of Oz. It really got the children thinking – and blew their minds in places too!

Wicked has really good themes for children – The story of Wicked is one of an unlikely friendship and it shows that it’s easy to judge people based on their looks and how our initial thoughts often aren’t the right ones. Giving a whole new insight into Glinda The Good and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, characters, Wicked shows that appearances can be deceiving and you also really don’t know what anyone has been through to make them the way they are today. I loved the messaging in Wicked and it’s so inspiring for children.

10 Reasons to See Wicked During the School Holidays

It teaches children more about movies and literature – Wicked shows children that there are so many different stories that run parallel to the ones we see in the books we read and movies we watch. Every character has a story and this is a fantastic learning point for children of all ages. Wicked is often described as a prequel to The Wizard of Oz but the story actually takes place before, simultaneously and after the familiar Oz story, teaching children the sheer depth of any story, which is only limited by our imaginations.

It’s something different – Kids love spending time at home in the holidays, often glued to screens, playing games and watching TV. Going to see Wicked is time out of the house, quality time together and it may even encourage the children to pick up a book, sing a song or act our their favourite stories when they’re back at home too.

10 Reasons to See Wicked During the School Holidays

It will inspire a love of the theatre – Our children have been to see quite a few theatre shows now and Wicked may well be their favourite. Seeing the dancing, singing, special effects, lighting and acting right in front of them will always be inspiring and going to the theatre will always be one of their favourite things. It’s so much more immersive than a trip to the cinema and really brings the arts to life for them.

10 Reasons to See Wicked During the School Holidays

It will get children singing – The music in Wicked is incredible and our children were singing all the way home. From Defying Gravity and No One Mourns the Wicked to The Wizard and I and What is this Feeling? There are so many great songs that the whole family will love.

10 Reasons to See Wicked During the School Holidays

It’s easily accessible – Showing at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, Wicked is easy to get to as it’s literally a stone’s throw from Victoria Station in central London. There are three matinees a week – on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday – as well as plenty of evening shows and an extra matinee on Thursday 14th April in the school holidays too.

10 Reasons to See Wicked During the School Holidays

It’s a great addition to a London day out – Seeing a show really adds to a day out in London. You could team it with a nice dinner somewhere, an indulgent afternoon tea or going to a tourist attraction to really make a day of it. There are so many museums in London that are great for kids, you could do a boat trip along the Thames or just go for a walk around the sights of London – Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge – before taking your seat for the show!

10 Reasons to See Wicked During the School Holidays

We absolutely loved Wicked. It was everything I had hoped it would be. Although we know The Wizard of Oz story and characters, Wicked showed us that really, we didn’t know anything! It was a brand new story, one that we were completely engrossed in and loved every minute of. Plus, it had a fantastic ending that we really weren’t expecting. It’s a show that you really must take the children to see.

The Wicked the Musical show runs for 2 hours and 45 minutes including a 20 minute interval. Tickets are currently on sale until Sunday 27 November 2022 and you can book tickets and find out more over on the Wicked website.

10 Reasons to See Wicked During the School Holidays
10 Reasons to See Wicked During the School Holidays

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