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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Money, Saving Money · May 16, 2018

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!) | AD

*This is a collaborative guest post

Finding a working promo code can be a real headache. The key word in that sentence is “working.” There are dozens of discount websites on the Internet that seem to specialise in user frustration; just try to use one of their promo codes and see what happens. Usually, the shopper will fill up their online cart with goodies, search and snag a promo code, apply it, and have it fail. The failure could be related to an expiration date or some sort of fine print that disqualified the discount. It can be really exacerbating when the shopper is trying to complete a task and move on to the next one.

We’ve pulled together 8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute – or less. From tips on filtering a search engine query to sites that have other consumers verify discounts or even browser plug-ins, this article will help speed up the process of finding deals.

Top 10 Ways to Find Working Promo Codes, Fast

1. Write a good search engine query

It can be a hassle to have a cart full of stuff and then have to search for a discount. However, there’s an easy way to search, by simply opening a new tab and using your favourite search engine to find a discount. But most retailers design their sites to encourage shoppers to buy on the spot instead of searching for a discount. For example, Amazon’s one-click feature probably creates a lot of buyers remorse.

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!)

Also, while many e-commerce sites offer discounts like free shipping, the majority of the best deals require a little bit of hunting to find them.

One quick way to find a working promo code is a simple search engine query. As an example, let’s use Google to find a working code for Fitbit. Open a new browser window to Google and type in “fitbit promo code.”

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!)

See how Google gives the user some suggestions for the search based on popular queries. See if that helps inform the question asked, and then click the “enter” key to see the results.

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!)

In this case, the top answers seemed to give a great response. The time elapsed at this point is tied strictly to the speed of the Internet connection used, so hopefully, this has taken just a couple seconds.

While this method is definitely the quickest, it’s not necessarily the most accurate. Sometimes, it can be hard to find a working promo code on your first try, since a lot of sites don’t take the time to verify that their promo codes are working properly.

2. Check group discount sites like Groupon

Generally speaking, Groupon has good deals if you’re looking to do some type of local activity, or buy a certain product (if they end up having it on their site).

The process for searching on Groupon is really the same as doing a search engine query, except the search is happening on a website that specialises in group discounts. That actually cuts a step from the search engine process; just go to a promo code site and write the search query in their navigation bar. For Groupon it will look like this:

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!)

See how the coupon site also has a drop down to help hone the search. Using it will speed up the process.

3. Use a Chrome browser extension like Cently

Cently is a browser add-on for Google Chrome that’s free to use. The software does the hard work of hunting the web for promo codes when you’re at checkout on a brand’s website. They filter through the results to deliver unused and unexpired promo codes, and apply them to your order (somewhat like competitor Honey). That way, all the shopper has to do is wait a moment while checking out — takes less than a minute, and works like a charm.

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!)

4. Use crowdsourced promo code sites like Dealspotr

Savvy shoppers join Dealspotr. Period. That’s because the site has 4x as many working promo codes as any other online coupon site. The promo codes are vetted by members of Dealspotr’s coupon-saving network, which means that consumers are updating these codes in real-time. This is huge for ensuring that the promo codes are valid and haven’t expired.  

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!)

There’s a news feed feature for each Dealspotr user, where you can follow brands and receive updates on new promo codes and exclusive deals for that specific brand. There’s also the option to follow interests like “beauty” or “health & fitness,” which connect you to other members of the Dealspotr community that are also sharing deals and savings tips on these topics.

For the impromptu shopper, it takes less than a minute to login and search by type of product or brand. On the “Promo Codes” page, or even right from the search bar on the home screen, you can type in anything from a store name, to a type of product to find deals and promo codes for that specific thing.

For example, typing in the word, “jeans” in the built-in search engine nets some good query suggestions that include specific places to shop, discounts by brands and exclusive deals tied to pant styles.

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!)

Dealspotr members participate in a cashback rewards program and have access to exclusive deals consumers won’t find anywhere else.

5. Check coupon forums like SlickDeals

Another promo code site that offers a quick search feature is SlickDeals. Members also submit deals on this site and are able to vote on their effectiveness, however the real beauty of this site comes from the user forums.

One caveat is that it can be hard to navigate to the exact promo code page of the store you’re looking for. So, when looking for promo codes, bookmark the coupon section of the site, to save time. Start the search here.

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!)

6. Try product deal-focused platforms like Offers.com

You can also try the Offers.com website to find a promo code. Like Dealspotr, they have some exclusives and the visitor can do a quick search by brand, date, or by keyword to find what they’re looking for.

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!)

7. Try checking browsable sites like Coupon Cabin

Coupon Cabin is another free and easy way to snag a working promo code in under a minute. The site design is a little differently, with the most popular stores at the top of the homepage. The bad news is these aren’t alphabetised, so the user wastes valuable time scanning the logos of these brands before clicking through to the promo section. A simple search tool at the top alleviates the problem.

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!)

8. Last but not least, try your luck at Goodshop

Like the other sites we listed, Goodshop, by Goodsearch, yields a fast search process. On the flip side, it’s not our top pick for user validation of their promo codes — many are expired. It does, however, offer travel discounts that work well.

8 ways to find a working promo code in a minute (or less!)

Finding Promo Codes in a Flash

There are all kinds of ways to shop for promo codes now. The Internet has been the great equalizer so that anyone can become their own version of an extreme shopper. While it can take time to find the right promo code, we hope this article proved that if there’s only a minute to spare, it’s enough to find a good deal.

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