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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Home and Lifestyle Products & Services, Reviews · May 17, 2016

Philips Dust Mite Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Review

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

Recently, we were asked to try out the brand new Philips Dust Mite Hand Held Vacuum Cleaner, Anti-Allergen with EPA Filter + UV Light. I personally had never heard of a vacuum cleaner with a built in UV light and wondered what on earth it might possibly be used for and how it would be beneficial in a vacuum cleaner.

Review: Philips Dust Mite Hand Held Vacuum Cleaner

What are the Philips Dust Mite Handheld Vacuum Cleaners?

The Philips Dust Mite Hand Held Vacuum is aimed at people who might suffer from allergies or who want their house as clean as possible. As it is a corded handheld vacuum cleaner, it was never going to replace a proper upright vacuum but offers an alternate cleaning experience, cleaning deep within rugs, furniture, bedding and even curtains.

Review: Philips Dust Mite Hand Held Vacuum Cleaner

The UV lamp plays an important role in zapping household dust mites that are present in every home, making your house a more healthy place to live. Combined with three padded vibrating feet that oscillate at 3600 rpm to really loosen hidden dirt inside your rugs etc… the Philips dust mite hand held vacuum gives you a real sense of achievement when you see the dirt chamber filling up when used on upholstery that you previously thought was clean. Now, it’s really clean and dust mite free.

Review: Philips Dust Mite Hand Held Vacuum Cleaner

What were our overall thoughts of the Philips Dust Mite Handheld Vacuum Cleaner?

Practically, the Philips Dust Mite Hand Held Vacuum is a little on the cumbersome side to use. The dust chamber is quite small so I would only use it after having a main go with a proper sized vacuum cleaner. It is also quite heavy at over 2.2kg and the buttons on the top of the unit are not very well placed. When I was using it, I kept on knocking the sensitive switches to either ‘off’ or I accidentally cycled through the cleaning options (suck, suck and UV or suck, vibrating paddles and UV). The UV lamp also has a safety feature in the form of a pressure switch on the bottom of the cleaner, so the UV lamp will only come on if the unit is held correctly. This is so that you don’t shine it into your eyes, onto pets etc… In order for the pressure switch to work, I found that I had to hold it quite far forwards on the handle which in turn, frustratingly made me trigger the sensitive buttons inadvertently. It was a ‘Catch 22’ situation!

As an additional cleaning option, theDust Mite Hand Held Vacuum is a great idea for those that want to reduce their exposure to harmful allergens, but I think that it is too bulky, awkwardly designed and has limited appeal to be used everyday to make it a worthwhile investment.

The Philips Dust Mite Hand Held Vacuum Cleaner has an RRP of £230.

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  1. Natalie Ray says

    May 19, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    It’s a shame this isn’t too easy to use, we have a handheld vac that’s really easy to use and it’s great for doing the stairs without lugging a big vacuum up there.
    Nat.x

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