AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @p AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @pottersresortsfivelakes with @slwilson84. It was an action packed three nights with a full activity and entertainment programme, great food, lovely drinks and beautiful surroundings. 

The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and they ensure that everyone has the best time possible. I don’t think I stopped smiling all weekend.

The best thing about Potters holidays is that everything is included in the price you pay. Four meals a day, all your drinks - including wine, Prosecco, most spirits and soft drinks - great accommodation and so many activities. 

I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel of our weekend
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!
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Blogger Behind the Blog · March 15, 2018

Blogger Behind the Blog {Mumsy Midwife}

Here’s this week’s instalment of Blogger Behind the Blog where I interview a blogger all about their reasons for blogging and what it means to them. This week I’m joined by Clare from Mumsy Midwife.

Blogger Behind the Blog {Mumsy Midwife}

Here’s Clare with more about her blogging life:

Where did your blog name come from?

I started my blog when I was a pregnant midwife so it seemed an obvious name choice considering the point I was at in life.

When did you start your blog and why?

I started when I was about 34 weeks pregnant because I felt I had an unusual perspective having been a midwife for years before I had a baby.

What did you do before you blogged?

Full time NHS midwifery.

What was your first post?

Oh God it was awful!

What inspires you to blog?

My daughter, which is so cliche! I hated writing at school and detested essays at Uni, but the second I started writing blog posts I fell in love with everything about blogging. Now I’m addicted. If she hadn’t have been born I would never have started a blog. So I owe every bit of success to her.

What post has had the best response, which post are you most proud of and which post did you enjoy writing the most?

The post I’ve had the best response with is called “The fresh hell that is swimming” and to this day, is still my most viewed post.

The post I’m most proud of is one I wrote recently about the taboo behind taking medication for mental health. I’m not ashamed to say I have a cocktail of medication every day and that it saved my life.

Back when my daughter was born I also wrote a post about her being admitted to hospital at 2 weeks old. Up until my previous post, this was the one I was most proud of

The one I enjoyed writing most has to be about the crime aficionados that are the Twirlywoos.

Have any of your posts not had the response that you expected?

Well, my most shameful post is one about poo spray. In the early days when I was thrilled to review anything, I had to find 300 words to write about this spray that masks the smell of your poo. To this day I’ve never forgiven myself for accepting that opportunity.

Where do you see your blog in a year’s time?

I’m hoping to grow over the next 12 months, I would love to take on another day at home self employed and cut my hours at my job. My main target is to get my DA above 30, at the moment it’s 29 so wish me luck!

What is your favourite thing about blogging?

It has to be the freedom it gives you. Yes, it’s hard work and you need to be dedicated, but it is a hobby that improves my mental health and also helps pay the bills. I couldn’t ask for anything more perfect.

…and your least favourite?

Followers, I find trying to grow a honest following which you can engage with so difficult. When I work 12 hour days I just don’t have time to be consistent on social media every day; I can tell my following suffers because of it.

What’s the best blog post you have ever read?

It has to be the post series my friend Jenny from Midwife and Life wrote about “The gift I couldn’t keep” about her daughter Amy and Tay Sachs disease. I cried like a baby for the whole series.

What blog do you love to read and why?

My favourite blog now is Harriet’s blog, she makes me laugh with every post and I would love to have a wall like hers to take Instagram pictures in front of!

Do you do anything differently now to when you started blogging?

Yes, pretty much everything. I understand so much more about SEO and social media, along with my actual writing. In the two years since I started Mumsy Midwife I have learnt more than I ever thought possible, I cringe at my old posts now.

Is blogging what you expected it to be?

No, not at all. I thought it would be a cut throat and backstabbing industry with other bloggers being out to get each other. I could never have imagined that it was such a friendly and supportive community and I’ve got so many amazing friendships from just being on Facebook groups. I met my bestie Daniella from Madame Gourmand at a blogging conference and we live less than a mile away from each other. Our children are boyfriend and girlfriend (well, as much as they can be at 2 and 4 years old).

What’s been your favourite blog collaboration to date?

It has to be with AO.com, I have reviewed a cordless vacuum and food processor for them. Both of them would be so out of my price range to buy so I now have two things that are used daily/weekly that I’d never have been able to afford.

Are there any brands you would love to work with, why?

I’d love to work with Royal Caribbean. I am a cruise addict and collaborating with them would be a dream come true.

Have you had any blogging fails so far?

It has to be reviewing the poo spray, again. I will never get over that.

What is your biggest blogging hope, dream or ambition?

My main ambition is cliche, I want to blog full time and give up employment, but I don’t think that will ever happen. My biggest dream is to be a panellist on The Wright Stuff one day, I wonder if that will ever happen?

What do you do when you’re not blogging?

I’m usually at work doing midwifey things. But if I’m at home I’m often drinking wine and knitting in front of the TV.

and lastly, tell us all a random fact about yourself

I have been in 3 operas (although I cannot sing) and appeared on stage in Las Vegas with Penn & Teller whilst they threw knives at me.

Blogger Behind the Blog {Mumsy Midwife}

Now that you know all about Clare from Mumsy Midwife, make sure you go and read her blog. You can follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram – thanks so much Clare for being involved!

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