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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Have a Special yet Affordable Christmas | AD

*This is a paid post in collaboration with O2

It’s no secret that I absolutely love Christmas. It’s been my favourite time of the year ever since I was a child. After last Christmas, where we were locked down just a couple of days before and had our plans change suddenly, I am planning to make this Christmas as special as possible but I don’t want to blow the budget. I want to have the best Christmas we can but within our means.

Inspired by the O2 Christmas Sale, I’ve put together a few ideas of how to have a great Christmas without breaking the bank.

How to have a special yet affordable Christmas

Christmas dinner is a huge part of Christmas and often a big expense too. For years now I’ve bought frozen turkey crowns that are cheap but perfect for Christmas dinner – and we just buy more than one when we’re having a lot of people over!

Most of Christmas dinner can be just your usual Sunday lunch trimmings – roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, stuffing, gravy. You can make the pigs in blankets yourself and don’t forget the yorkshire puddings! Christmas dinner doesn’t have to be expensive – it can just be a Sunday lunch with crackers!

Family isn't just for Christmas

Another big part of Christmas is the presents. I admit, we don’t have a set budget for Christmas and we just buy what we think people will like. But, I do buy gifts through the year to make Christmas as affordable as possible, making the most of everything from the January Sale through to Black Friday.

I also use cashback sites and a reward credit card to save up vouchers through the year to use towards Christmas. These get spent in December on the last few Christmas gifts and anything extra we need like boxes of chocolates to the Christmas pudding!

This year there will be lots of big ticket items on Christmas wish lists. From a new iPad to the latest iPhone or a favourite games console. To help, this year the O2 experts have put together their top tips for Christmas planning and I learnt that you can make savings up to £400 on phones and tablets by checking out their Christmas Sale. That would make a massive difference for us this Christmas!

Also, many people are happy to have refurbished or simply second hand devices. This is definitely the route we’ll be going down when the children get their first mobile phones. O2 have a great range of approved refurbished phones, tablets and smartwatches that help to reduce our environment impact as well as saving us money. They’re all thoroughly quality checked and come with a 12-month warranty too. They really are just like new and a great option when looking to save money this Christmas.

A big part of Christmas for us is often festive days out and experiences. But, these don’t have to be expensive – and I know the price of seeing Father Christmas has ramped up this year in many places. For us, we love to go ice skating over Christmas and we have a tradition to go and see a movie together on Christmas eve.

If you’re an O2 customer and looking for more festive inspiration and special offers, you can download the O2 Priority app to access experiences for the holidays with Virgin Experience Days along with free Café Nero goodies and other festive freebies.

You can also just go and take a look at Christmas lights locally – and the Christmas light switch on is always such a fantastic free event in our local towns. Nearer Christmas there’s always a lot going on – from carol singers to elves in the local shopping centre. It’s worth taking a look at free things to do this Christmas near you.

I feel like we are nearly set for Christmas in so many ways. I just need to do the food shop, wrap the presents and start watching Christmas movies! The kids insist I hold off on all things festive until December but as soon as next month arrives I will be surrounded by Christmas cheer. I hope you have a lovely festive season with your family too.

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