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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Collaborative posts, Reviews, Websites and Apps · November 1, 2019

Learning Maths the Fun Way with Matific Galaxy | AD

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Most children love using apps on their tablets and our two are no different. But, we do try and make sure the apps that they’re using are educational as well as fun to get the most out of their screen time. Over the last few weeks we’ve been using Matific Galaxy and it’s safe to say the children love it.

Matific Galaxy

Matific Galaxy is one of a series of learning apps from Matific aimed at primary school aged children. It covers mathematic areas such as addition, subtraction, problem solving, mixed operations, geometry and measurements.

Matific Galaxy
Matific Galaxy

At the heart of the app are mini games that are accessed through a colourful menu that initially contains large, colourful pixelated alien characters, each with fun names. By selecting the characters age appropriate mini games appear based on a particular skill, whether that is addition, problem solving or even measurements. The games start simply enough, with basic mathematical games, each with cute characters that engage the little learners.

Matific Galaxy
Matific Galaxy
Matific Galaxy

The children love counting how many eggs are in the egg boxes, how many cherries are left on the plate once some have been eaten and how many crayons are on a table. It’s all really bright and colourful, turning maths problems into real life scenarios that the children can really understand.

Matific Galaxy
Matific Galaxy

Each mini game rewards the player with a maximum of five stars which in turn generate pixels to fill up the character and unlock further pixelated characters. When they are full up, the characters come to life as beautiful drawings. The children also unlock achievements as they work through the games and it’s a constant challenge to see if they can unlock more rewards as they progress through the app.

Matific Galaxy
Matific Galaxy

As progress is made through the app the mini games get more difficult, making children think whilst still holding their engagement. Each new set of mini games are different with funky ways of presenting otherwise mundane mathematical problems. You don’t need to get all five stars to unlock the next set of mini games which means the children don’t get frustrated and are happy to keep playing. Plus, there is always that pesky last star and pixel to collect! Each new character has at least five mini games to master and there are lots of characters to work through.

Matific Galaxy

Matific Galaxy appeals to both boys and girls and it is fully localised for each country it’s used in, with the GB version using pounds and pence and the metric system for weights and measurements. We have found that it supports what the children are learning at school very well and has turned screen time into something educational that the children actually ask to do!

With Matific Galaxy you can buy year group specific levels for £15 for a 12 month subscription or you can get the whole primary school syllabus covered for £30 for 12 months. It’s available on both the iOS app store and Google play and you can find out more here.

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Comments

  1. E.Candy says

    November 1, 2019 at 11:33 am

    Would love to win this for my three girls who love maths

    Reply
  2. Emma Walters says

    November 3, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    great for my youngest to practise maths and have fun

    Reply
  3. Peter Watson says

    November 3, 2019 at 6:30 pm

    I would love to win to help my ganddaughter learn maths.

    Reply
  4. Sean Eccles says

    November 3, 2019 at 11:37 pm

    Would love to win for all three of my kids I’m sure they will love it and improve on their maths 🙂

    Reply
  5. Natalie Burgess says

    November 4, 2019 at 9:42 am

    Id love to win this for my little girl to get her into maths! Xx

    Reply
  6. Ruth Harwood says

    November 5, 2019 at 8:55 am

    this would be amazing for my daughter, she’d love something that will last the whole year and interest her! xx

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  7. Jodie Green says

    November 6, 2019 at 5:38 am

    This would be lovely for my youngest 5 children to give them a boost with their maths

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  8. Margaret Gallagher says

    November 6, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    My nephew – he’d be thrilled Thankyou

    Reply
  9. Alison Johnson says

    November 7, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    I’d love to win for my Granddaughter who is struggling. I think the app based activities would keep her interest & she would respond to the rewards.

    Reply
  10. Jennifer Toal says

    November 9, 2019 at 9:26 am

    My step daughter she struggles with maths

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  11. Rich Tyler says

    November 11, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    Be wonderful for my little ones

    Reply
  12. claire griffiths says

    November 13, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    would love this for my youngest to practice his maths

    Reply
  13. Kim Neville says

    November 17, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    Would help my son with his maths and make fun to learn

    Reply
  14. Emma England says

    November 19, 2019 at 11:38 am

    If love to win because my son is at the age where he just loves learning. He wants to learn something new everyday and is always practicing what he has learnt. He would love this.

    Reply
  15. Troy Easton says

    November 22, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    my cousin.

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  16. Kirsty Taylor says

    November 23, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    I’d love to help my daughter combine maths with games and learn whilst having fun

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  17. Ruth Lee says

    November 24, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    would love to win this for my 2 boys

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  18. Tammy Neal says

    November 24, 2019 at 6:00 pm

    For my niece she would love this x

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  19. Kate Davies says

    November 24, 2019 at 7:26 pm

    My son loves maths but struggles with times tables and fractions so this would be perfect for him.

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  20. Kirsteen Mackay says

    November 24, 2019 at 9:21 pm

    I’d love to win it for my children to practice Maths in a more fun way.

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  21. Darren Bourne says

    November 24, 2019 at 11:03 pm

    For my daughter to have fun while learning.

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  22. Tee Simpson says

    November 24, 2019 at 11:37 pm

    I would love to win to help my daughter with her maths and distract her from watching Youtube videos on her tablet.

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