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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Collaborative posts, Health · June 6, 2019

How I Stay Healthy as a Parent | AD

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As a busy parent you often feel pulled in different directions and you have so many plates to keep spinning that it can feel like you’re not really succeeding at anything and purely getting through each day. But, I’ve realised since having the children that whatever else is going on, whatever plans we have and wherever each week takes us there are two fundamental things that matter to us as a family. Being happy and being healthy.

Because of this I have got into a routine to make sure that I am always as healthy as I can be – and that my family are healthy too. Here are a few ways that I stay healthy whilst balancing all the demands of parenthood.

Drinking water

I think as more choices have become available many of us have got out of the habit of drinking water but water is good for us and our bodies. I now always drink water during the day – with an odd cup of tea thrown in – and try and choose water over other drinks when out of the house too. I have reduced the amount of tea I drink as well to lower my caffeine consumption as well. Water is the best thing we can drink and often with a healthy lifestyle I think it’s just about going back to basics.

A balanced diet

I love a sweet treat, a meal out or a takeaway as much as the next person but on a day to day basis I am all about having a balanced diet, eating everything in moderation and making sure I am getting enough of each of the food groups. As a family we eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and recently I’ve been adding whey protein to our meals to make sure we’re getting that extra protein boost when we need it.

Whey protein makes us feel fuller for longer and is packed full of nutrients, contributing to the growth and maintenance of muscle and bone. Whey protein is completely natural, derived from a by-product of cheese meaning that it’s even suitable for vegetarians. We add it into things like pancakes, smoothies, pancake wraps and porridge and it’s something the whole family enjoy. Whey protein has become a store cupboard staple for us as a family and we incorporate it into meals all the time.

How I Stay Healthy as a Parent | AD

As well as this, I find meal planning and doing a full weekly food shop really helps to ensure we’re eating a good balance of the right things.

Exercise

Exercise is really important and it’s something that I don’t do to lose weight but purely for the health benefits and to make sure the children are as active as possible too. Exercise doesn’t have to be gym classes or formal exercise. Instead it can be walking or scooting to school. Walking into town or to run errands instead of taking the car or going for a bike ride on a weekend. Walking a dog, if you have one, is fantastic exercise and you get the dog for company too!

How I Stay Healthy as a Parent | AD

Getting enough sleep

As a parent it can be hard to sleep enough so I try to go to bed as early as possible – usually around 10pm if my work commitments will allow – and sleep through until I get up with the children at 7am. I always feel better after a full night’s sleep and I try to wind down before bed to make sure I have good quality sleep too.

Time out

I find that whatever is going on in our lives we need time for us even if it’s just an hour to do our own things, step back, relax and refocus. For the children this could be laying on their beds reading a book or watching their favourite show on TV. But, for me it could be going for a walk, going somewhere with my camera or just having an undisturbed bath and reading a chapter or two of my book. Having time to yourself, doing things just for you really do help to restore balance in your life and make everything else seem more achievable too.

Talk to someone

Mental health is so important as a parent and we can’t function as well as we would like if our body is healthy but our mind isn’t. Talk to friends or family and if you need to, use a service like BetterHelp to talk to an impartial professional. It really does help to talk about anything from the big issues to the day to day stresses in life.

It can be really hard to have a healthy lifestyle as a parent and I know how easy it is to drive everywhere, eat a lot of quick and easy but unhealthy food without really thinking about it and to get stuck in a rut that you don’t know how to get out of.

We have periods where, especially when we’re super busy, we don’t make the healthiest choices and we find ourselves in a spiral of late nights, lack of sleep, not the best food choices and no exercise. I find that making one change at a time really helps and for us that always starts with a meal plan, getting back into a routine with meals and bedtimes and then introducing exercise and time out too.

If you’re looking to make steps towards a healthier lifestyle I hope this helps and if you have any other ways that I can easily introduce more healthy choices into our family lifestyle then please do let me know.

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