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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Health · October 2, 2018

10 Tips for Dealing with Chicken Pox | AD

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LP and Little Man both had chicken pox last year and although it’s common for siblings to catch chicken pox from each other this wasn’t the case with LP and Little Man. LP had chicken pox at the start of the year and Little Man waited until the Easter holidays to have his turn.

10 Tips for Dealing with Chicken Pox

Chicken pox is something the majority of children experience and knowing this, Care, the makers of ViraSoothe – a chicken pox relief cooling gel, asked us to put together some tips and advice to help other families deal with chicken pox.

1 – Be prepared

When LP came home from school with a blister-like spot on her back, which soon multiplied, I had no idea what to do. I remember messaging my best friend saying ‘What do I do?!’ so, in hindsight it would be great to be prepared. If your child hasn’t contracted chicken pox by the time they start school then the chances are that they will catch it fairly soon. LP made it all the way to Year 2 before she had chicken pox – and then it pretty much spread through her year with about 12 children being off school at it’s peak.

Read up as much as you can about chicken pox and know that it’s something children should go through – it’s more dangerous if they get to adulthood before contracting the virus.

2 – Check whether it’s chicken pox

This sounds like common sense but, before LP had chicken pox we thought probably a dozen times she had chicken pox – every time she had a mark on her body. But, when she finally did have pox the spots were so different that she obviously had chicken pox. The Care website has a chickenpox guide to help you diagnose and treat chickenpox, making it easier to tell if your child really does have chicken pox.

3 – Get chickenpox relief products

The worst thing about chicken pox is the itching – which in turn can lead to scarring. All chemists stock chicken pox relief products and that was our first  port of call. ViraSoothe Chicken Pox Relief Cooling Gel and Spray Gel can really help to soothe the skin and relieve irritation – and the urge to itch. It can be used from six months onwards and all over the face and body.

10 Tips for Dealing with Chicken Pox

4 – Stay in quarantine

When children have chicken pox they should stay away from other people until all of the pox have dried up and scabbed over. This means no school and no extra curricular activities. Chicken pox can be really dangerous for pregnant women, new babies and anyone with a sickness lowering their immune system so it’s best to stay away from other people as much as possible. We pretty much stayed indoors when LP and Little Man had chicken pox.

5 – Relieve boredom

Aside from the itching, the worst thing for the children whilst they had chicken pox was being bored. They didn’t have school to go to, they couldn’t see their friends and they didn’t feel like doing much at all. So, we spent a lot of time having cuddles whilst watching TV, we did a lot of colouring and reading and we even invested in a couple of new Lego sets. We basically did everything we could to take the children’s mind off the chicken pox and help the day pass as quickly as possible.

6 – Avoid Ibruprofen

If your child needs pain relief, Paracetemol is best when it comes to chicken pox as Ibruprofen can cause serious skin infections. If unsure, consult your doctor.

7 – Keep hydrated

It’s really important that children drink enough fluids when they have chicken pox. They probably won’t feel like eating much at all but make sure they drink water regularly. If they’re not up to drinking actual drinks, try an ice lolly instead.

8 – Make sure your child understands what is happening

Chicken pox is a rite of passage for children and it’s something that their parents, siblings and friends will have been through. But, that doesn’t mean that children will understand what is happening to them and why they feel so poorly. Books like Mike has Chicken-Pox can really help a child to understand chickenpox and to know that it won’t last forever.

10 Tips for Dealing with Chicken Pox

9 – Do what you need to in order to get through

Chicken pox doesn’t last forever and for us it was a time where we covered their spots in gel, lived in pyjamas – changing into fresh ones regularly – and spent so much time on the sofa with a duvet. They ate whatever they could – often resorting to ice cream, they watched far too much TV and they played with their tablets more than they usually would. Chicken pox is usually over with in two weeks and so two weeks of relaxing all the rules is definitely what’s needed where chicken pox is concerned.

10 – Know when to see the doctor

Most of the time chicken pox can be dealt with at home, without seeing a doctor. But, there will be times when you need to see a doctor about it. If you’re not sure it’s chickenpox, if the skin around the blisters is red, hot or painful, if your child is dehydrated or if you’re concerned about your child or they get worse then it’s best to speak to your GP.

Also, if  you’re an adult and have chicken pox, if you’re pregnant and haven’t had chicken pox before and have been near someone with it, if you have a weakened immune system and have been near someone with chicken pox or if you think your newborn baby has chicken pox then you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Chicken pox is something most families dread. It’s a pretty miserable time for children and those two weeks seem like an eternity. But, it really is over before you know it. I hope this helps if you’re going through chicken pox at the moment or if it’s something you’re anticipating in the future.

Care ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Gel is available in supermarkets and pharmacies nationwide in 50g (£5.73) and  75g (£8.43) options. Care ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Spray Gel is also available for £8.43.

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