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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Garden · June 28, 2021

Make your Garden the Place to be this Summer | AD

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If you’re anything like us, you will have spent so much time in the garden last summer and will be planning another summer with a lot of time spent at home. So how do you make your garden the place to be this summer? Here are a few ideas, taking inspiration from Very’s Home and Garden range.

Invest in practical garden furniture

I’ve come to realise that garden furniture comes in so many different styles and sizes but for family life having furniture that is practical makes all the difference. Because of that, we have a dining furniture set to eat at and then other furniture that is purely to use to relax and unwind.

Work out what furniture you need in the garden. It might be furniture to use to eat outside. It might be furniture to relax and enjoy your morning cup of coffee before the day gets too hot. Or, it might be a lounger to sunbathe on or benches to frame your outdoor space. Get practical furniture that works with how you’ll be using your outside space.

Bring in some shade

As much as everyone loves the sun, there are times when you just want to be out of it. We have a south facing garden and so get direct sun all day. This is fantastic but it also means that we really need shade so the children can play outside without being in the sun for too long.

Parasols are great for shade and can easily be moved around the garden when needed. With cantilever or traditional parasols there are ones to suit all garden designs. Make sure you get good quality bases or supports to stop the parasols falling over in the wind.

An alternative option could be a more permanent structure like a pergola or gazebo. Or, you could even get a trendy sail shade if it worked with your garden layout.

Soften the area

Whether you have maily lawn, patio or decking, it’s great to soften your garden with some nice homely accessories. Garden rugs are a recent discovery of mine that are fantastic for bringing the outside space together and also give the children somewhere extra to play, bringing all their toys outside to enjoy on a garden rug.

Cushions, beanbags, throws and even footstools are great for making the garden feel homely. They’re practical, add extra comfort and give the children something else for making dens and assault courses in the garden too! This is definitely the sort of thing you have to think about when planning a garden for the whole family.

Add decoration

You add accessories to every room in your home, so don’t forget the garden. We love having bunting along our fences, twinkly solar powered lights for when the sun goes down and candles or lanterns dotted around to give a really homely feel at any time of the day.

You can add strings of lights throughout the garden and there are some beautiful trends at the moment to bring more of the indoors outside by adding mirrors, ornaments and even things like flower walls and decorative screens. Add whatever suits your tastes and your outdoor space.

Don’t forget the practical side of the garden

Every garden has a practical aspect. You need storage solutions for tools or gardening supplies. You might need a hose or watering can, maybe a water butt or a compost heap. Make sure you don’t forget the practical side as they are much easier to plan around than to add at a later date.

You can always hide unsightly aspects of the garden behind screening, paint a shed your favourite colour or plant some trailing plants to cover anything you don’t want to draw attention to.

One thing I love having in my garden is a potting table and it’s something I know many green fingered families now have. A space to make plants happy, repot them and plan where they’ll live. You could also have a greenhouses, either a full size one or a mini version or even a little cold frame if you have the space.

Enjoy it

The most important thing in creating a garden you want to spend time in this summer is that you enjoy it. Even if it isn’t perfect or you have more plans for it, enjoy having that outside space. Spend time outside and really make the most of it.

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