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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11 Ways to Get Added Peace of Mind in Life | AD

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As an adult navigating through life there are so many things that we have to do and have to have. If we own a home with a mortgage we have to have buildings insurance, if we drive a car we have to have car tax and car insurance. But, there are also many things in life that aren’t mandatory but will give you added peace of mind. These can be on a day to day basis or in worst case scenarios. Here are a few things that can help calm your mind in life.

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A Stable Home

As an adult the first thing that gives real peace of mind is having a stable home. Whether that’s living with your parents or a house share with friends, buying your first home or having the reassurance of living somewhere with a long tenancy agreement in place. Having that roof over your head and somewhere that’s yours takes so much weight off your mental load.

Household Insurance

But, when you have a home that’s yours, full of all your worldly possessions, you may worry about the ifs buts and maybes. Having insurance to cover your possessions in the event of theft, fire or even just accidental damage may give you added peace of mind.

An Emergency Fund

Do you have access to money in case of emergency? This could be an overdraft facility, a credit card or a savings account with cash in it that you can take out when you need it. Some people even have a little wad of cash hidden somewhere at home. Having access to money when you need it, at times of dire emergency, really does make you feel better about the things life could throw at you. If your car breaks down, your washing machine dies or you end up stranded somewhere. Who knows what could happen?

Credit Cards

Another great reason to have a credit card is the peace of mind it gives you when shopping. The majority of credit cards give added protection if a company goes into administration, if products or services don’t materialise or if you have any other problems with a transaction. For this reason we buy all large purchases on a credit card – even if we then pay them straight off afterwards.

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Travel Insurance

Whether you’re travelling within your own country or further afield, travel insurance is so important. Especially given recent events! Travel insurance can cover everything from days out to extended holidays in the event of sickness or cancellation giving complete peace of mind whenever you book a trip.

Internet Security

One aspect of life that many people worry about is the internet. Such a great invention and yet, all that personal information out there for people to get access to via social media, baking apps and even just comments on forums. Having some level of internet safety knowledge would definitely ease the worry as well as having some internet security software or apps to keep everything as safe as possible.

A Secure Job

As a self employed person I know that having a secure job gives so much more peace of mind. Being employed by someone gives extra benefits that the self employed just don’t have. Paid sick pay, paid annual leave, pension schemes. Having a secure job, and being with the same company a long time gives the most peace of mind where work is concerned.

Income Protection

But do you ever worry about what will happen if you get sick and can’t work? How much paid sick pay do you get with your job? After that, how much does the government pay and how long for? Would you be able to live off that in the event of a long term illness? Income protection is there to help in those situations.

Critical Illness

And what about if you get an illness that you may not recover from? Or an illness that will stop you from working or supporting your family indefinitely? Critical Illness cover helps in that sort of situation. If you have a life threatening illness then critical illness cover makes sure you have one less thing to worry about at those difficult times.

Life Insurance

I know we hate to think about it but, what would happen if you died? Would you mortgage get paid off? Would your family be provided for? Life insurance takes away some of this worry. A quick rule of thumb is that you should take a policy for 10 times your annual salary to ensure you’re fully covered.

A Will

A will gives the ultimate peace of mind, knowing all your wishes will be taken care of in the event of your death. Who you want to look after your children, what do you want to happen to your home, your pet and how you’d like your estate to be divided up. It seems to be something people think about the older that they get but you are never too young to write a will.

So those are just a few ways you can get extra peace of mind however old you are and whatever stage of life you’re in. You really can’t put a price on easing your mental load and knowing you have every eventuality covered. Is there anything I’ve missed that gives you that extra peace of mind?

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