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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Blogger Behind the Blog · August 16, 2018

Blogger Behind the Blog {What Hannah Did Next}

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 Hannah from What Hannah Did Next.

Blogger Behind the Blog {What Hannah Did Next}

Here’s Hannah with more about her blogging life:

Where did your blog name come from?

I was desperate to rebrand and have a blog name that didn’t pigeon hole me. I was originally called Mummy and the Beasties and I would say that I quickly regretted that name within a couple of months of emerging onto the ‘mummy blogging’ scene. My husband actually came up with ‘What Hannah Did Next’ and I felt it was quite apt and could cover any niches should I feel like a change.

When did you start your blog and why?

I randomly started my blog in February 2011 after seeing online that having a blog attached to your website was good for exposure. At the time my husband and I were looking into starting an online print/artwork business. I literally stumbled across blogging and soon found myself immersed in a website called Great British Mummy Bloggers, signed up and soon got the bug and met friends straight away.

What did you do before you blogged?

I had just returned to work as a nurse after being off for a year on maternity leave with my first son. That same maternity leave made me want to branch out and do something else, although I wasn’t really sure what that was at the time. I still nurse part-time though.

What was your first post?

It was an extremely short post about my toddler not going to bed! It was extremely random but I remember not really having a clue what to write. It makes me all nostalgic looking at my old blog now.

What inspires you to blog?

It started as a place to put down some of my thoughts but now it is so much more. The opportunities that are available to us as a family, inspire me to continue blogging and I’ve found that it’s always evolving for me. I literally never know what each week might bring.

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

I wrote a post about taking family photos from overhead, when we went through a phase of taking photos for our #capturesfromabove Instagram community. A lot of people were intrigued as to what our set up was.

I had some really positive responses from this post.  I’m not a natural ‘poser’ myself and the photos in my post were taken in public places. I was proud of what I achieved on that shoot and it definitely changed my mindset for future photo shoots and I hope that my advice helped a few other people too with their confidence. It also helps that my husband knows what angles and poses work best, even if I tend to disagree!

I enjoy writing posts such as this one where I talk candidly about what it means to be bringing up a daughter, after having boys. I find that inspiration for posts that come straight from the heart hit me at the most inconvenient times, but when it does, I feel passionate about blogging all over again.

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

Some have fallen flat and that can be quite deflating. Sometimes it’s all about timing and whether people will see my posts and share them! Then sometimes it’s probably because my writing or viewpoint isn’t as good as I think it is! ha ha.

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

I hope to be posting more regularly, with a better mix of topics and the ultimate dream is to be doing more travel related blogging and creating video content.

What is your favourite thing about blogging?

The likeminded people I have met and the amazing opportunities I’ve been presented with.

…and your least favourite?

SEO and general blog admin!

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

I have read many of the years and typically of me, I never remember who has written what. I’ve read many

What blog do you love to read and why?

I actually don’t read any blogs these days and I realise that makes me sound a terrible blogger! When I first started, I read so many but as it became less of a hobby and more of a job, I simply never find the time. I’m more of a fan of micro blogging now on places like Instagram, that way I can keep up with what everyone is doing and it’s more manageable for me to read.

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

I would say that everything revolves mainly around social media now. Whereas I once used to write a post on what was happening in my life, I now tend to document it more on my social feeds. Oh and my photos have improved drastically and I now won’t post a photo that hasn’t been edited beforehand.

Is blogging what you expected it to be?

I honestly can’t remember what I thought back when I started but I never expected to be still doing it all these years later! I know that it was very different back then, it was more about what people used to write about – now the emphasis has shifted to what visual content you can create.

What’s been your favourite blog collaboration to date?

I would say my favourite collaboration was for Georgie’s playhouse. As it’s something that we would wouldn’t have been able to justify buying for her, it makes it that little bit more special. She adores it and it’s been lovely watching her enjoy having something like this in her childhood and hopefully for many more years to come.

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

Travel companies without a doubt – I’m not picky!

Have you had any blogging fails so far?

Hmmm, I wouldn’t say fails as such. I’ve recently finished a big campaign and I despite the brand feeling like a good fit at the beginning, I realised that our ideas weren’t aligned and it resulted in me feeling like my work wasn’t good enough for them, particularly my writing.

What is your biggest blogging hope, dream or ambition?

To be able to make enough money to live comfortably through blogging and to be able to travel places with the kids. In an ideal world, I’d galavant off around the world with my family and visit as many places as we could (while home schooling).

What do you do when you’re not blogging?

I work two days a week as a nurse. Apart from needing the income, I find that it also gives me more of a balance in my life – even if the dream is to blog full-time.

and lastly, tell us all a random fact about yourself

I worked as cabin crew for a couple of years before I trained to be a nurse!

Blogger Behind the Blog {What Hannah Did Next}

Now that you know all about Hannah from What Hannah Did Next, make sure you go and read her blog. Make sure you follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram too. Thanks so much Hannah for being involved!

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