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, Technology · April 21, 2016

Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Review

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

This post contains affiliate links and I may receive commission if you visit a link and buy something. Purchasing via an affiliate link doesn’t cost you any extra, and I only recommend products and services I trust.

The Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 is a cordless vacuum cleaner that, as the name suggests, has two main household functions. It can be used in an upright position with powerful brushes for pet hair on carpets. Or it can be used as a compact handheld vacuum device for those awkward areas that need also cleaning like stairs or the car.

Review: Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

What were our first impressions of the Philips Vacuum Cleaner?

Once it has charged up, the stick vacuum cleaner is very easy to use as it is so lightweight. It responds to the lightest of touches, turning easily with minimal effort. The suction on the vacuum is also very good with a normal or a ‘turbo’ mode.

We have found that the normal mode is good enough for the hard flooring around the house. The ‘turbo’ mode is great for the rugs and carpets. This uses more of the battery charge so your cleaning time is less, but from the contents of the dirt chamber, it is well worth it! Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner has plenty of charge for everyday use at around 40 minutes of use.

Review: Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
The Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Are there any negatives of these Vacuum Cleaners?

One downside we have found is that the dirt chamber is quite small compared to similar products at 0.6 litres. But it is big enough for a whizz up the stairs and downstairs areas once a day.

However we did find that a large build up of dust occurs between the filter and the chamber. This makes it difficult to empty without making a mess. We also found that the home for the attachable crevice tool was a bit dodgy. It’s just a small clip into the back of the upright stick.

This keeps falling off with the smallest knock. We’ve taken to leaving it off and it lives with the charger. This way we know where it is and we can clip it in when it is charging for safe keeping.

Review: Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
The Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner brush attachment

How does the Philips PowerPro Duo handheld mode work?

When in handheld mode, the vacuum is just as powerful as when in upright. It too has a ‘turbo’ function. We have  found that not only is it perfect for the stairs with the crevice tool, it also works very well in the car without having to run a lead from the house!

It is also small enough to really get into all of the nooks and crannies of a typical car whilst still having a powerful vacuum in your hand. However, without the handheld section in the stick, the stick does become very off balance and is tricky to leave standing up on it’s own without it falling over. This was easily overcome by propping it against a wall or by just laying it on the floor!

Review: Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
The handheld Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

The Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is a really useful and powerful vacuum cleaner. It is perfect for cleaning up after the children’s lunch and for other quick around the house (and car!) jobs.

The Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner has an RRP of £180.00 and is available from Amazon
Philips PowerPro Duo 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

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Comments

  1. Plutonium Sox says

    April 21, 2016 at 7:19 am

    This sounds great. We have a small hand held vacuum and it’s so useful.
    Nat.x

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  2. A Cornish Mum says

    April 24, 2016 at 10:44 am

    I don’t know why I don’t have a small handheld vaccum, they’re so helpful! Would save me lugging out our hoover as often…. think I might buy one soon. Great review

    Stevie x

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  3. Jason says

    October 22, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    I need one of these for my bathroom – my old handheld vacuum just doesn’t cut it when it comes to keeping the “cat litter menace” at bay.

    Reply

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