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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Baby & Toddler Products, Graco, Reviews · December 16, 2013

Graco Evo Stroller Review

Disclosure: We were sent the featured products for the purpose of this post however all opinions are my own.

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As my first Graco Ambassador review since the Graco Sky we have been putting the Graco Evo through its paces. The Graco Evo is very similar to the Graco Sky and so from the minute we took it out the box it felt familiar and has been a great pushchair to use.

What were our first impressions of the Graco Evo Stroller?

The Graco Evo Stroller came with everything in just one box and we picked the ‘Sand’ fashion – I wanted something gender neutral and there were a lot of colours to choose from. I also thought sand would contrast nicely against the black frame of the Graco Evo.

Review: Graco Evo Stroller

The Graco Evo was incredibly easy to put together, literally just putting the wheels on and popping on the hood! No instructions were used even though it came with them. The Graco Evo comes complete with raincover and co-ordinating footmuff as standard.

Review: Graco Evo Stroller
Review: Graco Evo Stroller

How many modes does the Graco Evo Stroller have?

The Graco Evo is fully reversible and can be forward facing or parent facing depending on the way you position the reversible seat on the Graco Evo frame. It can lie flat from newborn however there is a Graco Evo Carrycot that’s sold separately that can also be used from birth as well as  a matching Junior Baby or SnugSafe Car Seats that can also be used with the stroller to create the Graco Evo travel system. The car seat we reviewed previously as part of the Graco Sky review and there isn’t a dedicated Graco Evo car seat.

Review: Graco Evo Stroller
Review: Graco Evo Stroller
Review: Graco Evo Stroller

We have used the Graco Evo both in rear facing/parent facing mode with Little Man and forward facing mode with LP and it’s simple to switch the pushchair seat from facing one way to facing the other – you push a button down on either side, pull the seat unit up and off and put it back down again facing the other way.

Review: Graco Evo Stroller

The seat unit is really well padded and a good size – the guidelines are up until age 3 and I think this would be realistic for an average size three year old. There’s also a foam covered bumper bar for added safety.

Review: Graco Evo Stroller

How do you fold the Graco Evo Stroller?

The Graco Evo has Graco’s one hand fold that I am a huge fan of – you move a button across with your thumb, pull a trigger on the handle with your fingers and the pushchair chassis collapses smoothly. It’s really easy and a true one handed fold that makes life with little ones run that bit smoother!

The only downside to this is that after being used to using the Graco Sky I was expecting the Graco Evo to stand up once I’d folded it, however, it fell straight on the floor as it doesn’t have the foot on it that the Graco Sky does to keep it standing unaided! Silly me, but definitely something I think Graco should introduce on all their pushchairs. Once folded the Graco Evo was compact and fitted nicely into our Ford Focus boot, taking up about half the space.

Review: Graco Evo Stroller

How have we found the Graco Evo Stroller?

We used the Graco Evo during our holiday in Wales and walked with it through the forest and over stony ground as well as on our usual days out. The Graco Evo felt really nice to push along, handled really well and had a small turning circle so changing direction was incredibly smooth. LP was comfortable in the pushchair even over rough ground and we found the wheels worked well on rough terrain – the lockable wheels are a great feature.

Review: Graco Evo Stroller
Review: Graco Evo Stroller
Review: Graco Evo Stroller
Review: Graco Evo Stroller

We had to use the rain cover more than once whilst in Wales and it was huge and easy to get on and off the pushchair. The footmuff was also easy to attach but we did find it slipped down when taking LP or LM out of the pushchair and we had to make sure it was back in place each time we used it before we put the child into it.

We found the shopping basket on the Graco Evo is a really good size and we could fit our changing bag, raincover and a lot of shopping into it – a definite plus point for any family. The Graco Evo pushchair is one of the best strollers and travel systems we have used and a great investment for any new mum or young family.

For alternative options aside from this Graco Evo travel system review you can read our Graco Evo XT review and the Graco Evo Mini review. They may not be Silver Cross, but Graco pushchairs are a fantastic budget friendly option for any family with a baby or toddler.

Graco Evo Stroller Review

In: Baby & Toddler Products, Graco, Reviews

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Comments

  1. Berni turnbull says

    December 16, 2013 at 9:37 am

    This is really helpful. I am hunting through reviews for H’s push chair. This is practically everything I think I want.

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      December 16, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      Have a look at the Graco Sky review too – It’s pretty similar to the Evo but with a couple of extra bits 🙂 x

      Reply
  2. Bonny Van Ryn says

    April 16, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    I have found that when the seat is parent facibg the basket below is impossible to access. If you have a diaper bag in it you cant get it out much less get it back in without having to lift the seat off completely. Very frustrating!

    Reply
  3. Aj says

    April 4, 2019 at 10:34 pm

    How to install hood on the stroller? Thanks

    Reply

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