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!
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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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Why I love our Washing Machine | AD

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A few months ago our washing machine broke when we arrived home from a week away. It was perfect timing – we had a week’s worth of dirty clothes and LP was back to school the next day.

It took us two weeks to source a new washing machine and have it delivered and ready to be used and in that time I realised how awful it was, as a family, to not have a washing machine. You see, launderettes are things that only really have a place on TV – I’ve never known any real life people to use them. So instead we spent the two weeks washing clothes at relatives houses and trying to get the most wear out of anything we wore.

For us, our washing machine is in constant use. We easily do 1-2 loads a day and there seems to be washing constantly on the washing line or on our heated airer. It’s a backbone of family life and without clean clothes the kids can’t go to school, we can’t go to work and we can’t have that lovely line fresh smell on our bed sheets.

Recently Beko ran a poll on Twitter asking what appliance you can’t live without and for me it would be our washing machine – I never want to be without one again! However, the clear favourite was in fact a fridge-freezer and I can understand that too – nowhere to put the milk or to have fish fingers ready for a quick dinner. No ice cubes for your drinks or ice lollies in the summer? If I had to pick I don’t think I could choose between our fridge-freezer and washing machine.

When it comes down to it, all of our white goods are really important additions to our home. They’re all things we use regularly and all things we would hate to be without. What do you think, which kitchen appliance couldn’t you live without?

Why I love our Washing Machine

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  1. Tracey Williams says

    July 10, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    Yesterday was the day our new washing machine arrived, and like you we were without ours for 2 weeks. Thank goodness for my washing fairy aka my mum, who has been doing all our washing for us and has been a godsend. But boy I am glad we have a washing machine back in the house, I just need to wash all of our Katie’s smelly cub clothes this evening which have been festering for a week x

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  2. Natalie Ray says

    July 11, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    Oh we recently had a week without a washing machine and it was a total nightmare. We use cloth nappies too, eek!
    Nat.x

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  3. A Cornish Mum says

    July 12, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    I don;t even like thinking about being without a washing machine. With two boys who are rarely indoors, we go through a ridiculously large amount of washing.

    Stevie x

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