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 · October 7, 2016

YippieYo Crossbuggy Review

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

I have written before about using a double pushchair for LP and Little Man – even though they are five and three. There are days out and adventures that they can’t manage and get tired easily so we just aren’t in the position to ditch the pushchair just yet.

So when we heard about YippieYo it looked like a logical next step for us. The YippieYo Crossbuggy is a pull along vehicle for children that looks like a cross between a pushchair seat and a trailer.

Review: YippieYo Crossbuggy

We were sent a YippieYo Cross buggy to review and I loved it immediately. The times we use a pushchair are purely the big days out and the YippieYo Crossbuggy looked perfect for that. Although it arrives with the wheels seperate these were quick to put in place and we had a working YippieYo Crossbuggy in just a few minutes.

Review: YippieYo Crossbuggy

The YippieYo Crossbuggy has so many colour options and styles and we chose silver, black and navy as a gender neutral option and the children couldn’t wait to climb in and investigate the YippieYo Crossbuggy for themselves. It has such a nice padded seat with a high back rest, perfect for a comfortable ride.

The sides are padded and the five point safety harnesses are a good size and really easy to adjust. From the very start I was confident that the kids would be both safe and comfortable in their new wheels.

Review: YippieYo Crossbuggy

The YippieYo Crossbuggy seat is a really good size, easily accommodating LP and Little Man but with room to use it for a good few years to come. The wheels are big and sturdy, perfect for both on and off road – so great for a day out in the countryside, a festival or even a day at a tourist attraction. YippieYo is great for any situation.

Review: YippieYo Crossbuggy
Review: YippieYo Crossbuggy

Both Dave and I found the YippieYo Crossbuggy really nice to pull along but a little strange to get used to – after years of pushing pushchairs in front of us. It also took a lot of people by surprise – saying excuse me and then them not seeing the YippieYo and almost getting run over by it! But aside from that – which we can’t change – it was a great pushchair alternative for LP and Little Man, and made them feel a lot more grown up too.

Review: YippieYo Crossbuggy
Review: YippieYo Crossbuggy

The YippieYo handle has a bike style handbrake on it which was great if we were moving fast although we tended to just slow down to a stop which worked fine too. The back of the YippieYo Crossbuggy has a storage section with room to store a bag, shopping or a picnic all secured with a bungee cord. It would have been nice if this storage space was slightly deeper to accommodate a little bit more but we’ve happily used it for our change bag and cool bag. It’s nice that there is space to store things as it leaves us handsfree to pull the YippieYo along and enjoy the ride.

Review: YippieYo Crossbuggy
Review: YippieYo Crossbuggy

We’ve loved using the YippieYo and really don’t have any criticisms of it. It’s quite big but the handle folds across it to make it more compact and the back rest folds down too. It fits easily into our Zafira boot but probably wouldn’t fit in the boot of a smaller car although you can take the wheels off too. It’s also quite heavy to put in and out of the car but not any heaver than a double travel system pushchair and it’s worth the weight for how great it is on a day out.

Review: YippieYo Crossbuggy

But, the main point is what Little Man and LP think of the YippieYo. To be honest, they love it. They climb in and out happily – more so than pushchairs – and they love the new perspective that sitting in the YippieYo gives them. It’s comfortable, it’s fun and they couldn’t be happier. YippieYo indeed!

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Comments

  1. Natalie Ray says

    October 7, 2016 at 10:09 am

    I love the little video, looks like a great idea as an alternative to a buggy for older children.
    Nat.x

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  2. Laura Bovington says

    October 7, 2016 at 11:02 am

    This looks amazing. My youngest two are 4 and 6 and the youngest is always tired and looking for a carry when we are on a long day out. Love they there is space for bags too.

    Reply
  3. CAT CULMER says

    October 8, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    Wow. I love this. It looks so handy and completely different to a pushchair

    Cat x

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  4. Laura - dear bear and beany says

    October 9, 2016 at 8:01 am

    I love the video, did LP do a bit of filming? This looks like a great next step from a pushchair. With my girls ages 4 and 2 years old, Holly still needs a pushchair, but Alice doesn’t. Yet Alice gets tired on days out and we end up having to carry her and she is getting heavier. I’m pleased they are enjoying have a ride in it. x

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  5. Sarah says

    October 9, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    This looks fantastic! I’m sure we had the same double pushchair as you in the past. I am getting a bit fed up of it, as are the little ones. This would be so handy, and so much fun for them!

    Reply
  6. Esther @ Inside Out & About says

    October 9, 2016 at 8:40 pm

    Oh! I am loving this Donna!!!!

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    • Donna Wishart says

      October 9, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      I think you need one in your life Esther! x

      Reply
  7. Katy (What Katy Said) says

    October 9, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    What a fab idea! G still gets so tired when we go for a long day out and she sometimes asks to go in the buggy. This is the perfect solution!!

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