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, Reviews, Technology · November 24, 2020

Making the Switch to Smart Lighting with Hive | AD

*This is a paid post in conjunction with Hive, but all thoughts are my own

Over the last few years smart home technology has really taken off and the number of things around your home that you can automate, voice activate and never need to touch again has just grown and grown. We’ve just made the switch to smart lights throughout our home, with the help of Hive, and wanted to share a little about the experience with you.

Why smart lights?

For years I wondered why people had smart lights. I just didn’t understand the appeal and though it was just lazy – not bothering to get up to turn a light on or off. But, smart lighting is so much more than that.

With Hive Lights you can schedule your lights to go on and off to suit your lifestyle. You can make them go in a varied pattern and you can even use Hive’s dimmable and colour changing lightbulbs for different effects.

Smart lighting also adds an extra level of security to any home. You can turn lights on and off when you’re away or out for an evening, making it look to any passers by like the house is always occupied.

When could we use smart lighting?

The possibilities are endless with Hive Lights. They have a range including standard screw cap and bayonet light bulbs as well as spotlight bulbs meaning you can have smart lights wherever you like in your home.

We have put Hive Lights in our hall and set a schedule so they go on when it’s time for the children to get up in the morning – and off in the evening when they know it’s time for lights out.

We also have them in our bedside lamps and in table lamps around the house to create a cosy atmosphere in the evenings. These are scheduled to come on in the evening when it starts to get dark without us having to think about it.

You could also have Hive Lights in the bathroom to create a calming, relaxing atmosphere when having a bath – or a bathroom disco of colour changing lights for the children’s bath times!

How do we use Hive Lights?

Hive Lights can be controlled using the Hive app – a simple app that lets you turn lights on and off, dim them and change the colour of them at the touch of a button.

You can also operate them using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, turning the lights on and off just by asking nicely, without even having to move.

Are smart lights a good investment?

Smart lights may seem like quite an outlay initially – Hive Lights cost from £29.00 individually and from £58.00 for a pack of 4 bulbs – but they are a great investment for any home.

Hive lights are 80% more energy efficient than traditional bulbs which makes them far cheaper to run, so they really are a great purchase. Smart homes are the future and lighting is just one part of that.

What next?

The Hive app lets you control your whole home from anywhere in the world – not just lights. With radiator valves, active plugs and door and window sensors all working from one Hive Hub you can pretty much turn everything on and off at the touch of a button.

Eventually we’ll have a fully Smart Home. We’ll be able to operate our whole heating system, all our plug sockets and keep tabs on our home security all through the Hive app, using Hive products. Smart lighting is just the first step!

You can find out more about Hive Lights – and the rest of their smart home products – over on the Hive website. Also, Hive are offering 30% off their best selling products as part of their Black Friday promotion – there’s never been a better time to make the switch to a smart home!

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  1. Lauren says

    November 30, 2020 at 10:16 am

    We’ve used Hive’s lightbulbs for a couple of years now and it’s always so handy when you go away to have them coming on and off on a timer, and changing the tone of the room is good for cosy evenings vs working in the day time!

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