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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Family · August 13, 2018

Securing a Future the Children Dream of | AD

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As a family we are always talking about the future. It’s something that comes up in conversation quite often with LP and Little Man saying what they think will happen when they grow up, where they’ll go, who they’ll live with and the things they will see and do. It’s so nice hearing them talk about their future, with literally their whole lives stretching out ahead of them.

So when the Post Office asked me to talk to LP about her future I knew that she’d have a lot to say. She is always talking about what she’ll be when she grows up but her aspirations have definitely moved on a bit from wanting to ride unicorns a year or so ago. You can take a look at how LP sees her future in the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/3_ojt2zsPFQ

LP wants to own ponies. She wants to learn to horse ride and have a big garden where the ponies can play. Other times we’ve spoken she’s talked about living next door to her brother, getting married, having babies and living happily ever after. She talks so animatedly about the future and I know that wherever life takes her she’ll grab every opportunity with both hands and really make the most of life.

Being a parent is such a rewarding and amazing experience but it also makes you realise how precious life is. Since becoming parents we have had to have so many hard conversations, planning for every eventuality and life insurance is just one of those things we’ve had to add to our plans – something necessary to make sure that the children can lead full lives and accomplish their dreams even if an unfortunate event occurs.

Securing a Future the Children Dream of

I have such a vivid picture of the children’s futures – Little Man being a train driver and having a farm of dairy cows that he’d run with his sister. LP and her ponies and a whole world that they can both explore as the years go by. Dave and I are looking forward to seeing the children realise those dreams, especially as they are now fairly realistic and achievable ones.

But, should the worst happen, I take comfort in the knowledge that with life insurance both LP and Little Man will be able to have the futures they dream of. We have put foundations in place to make sure that the children will always be looked after and financially secure at every point in their childhood. For us, having a will and having life insurance are the family essentials for a secure future. With those two things in place it means we can relax, make memories with the children and only worry about the little things in life – like where our next adventure will take us.

Securing a Future the Children Dream of

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  1. Sophie Gillum-Webb says

    August 13, 2018 at 3:08 pm

    It’s crazy to think of our little ones having their own homes – they seem too little! However, this is such an important message especially as I’ve just had another child I am thinking about it more and more!

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  2. Colette says

    August 13, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    We talk constantly about our children’s future – Chloe likes to talk about how she’s going to have a pet cat even though she knows it means I won’t visit her!! Ben is always talking about his career aspirations! x

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  3. Mudpie Fridays says

    August 13, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    This is such an important message. Working in the industry I can not stress enough that this is a fundamental family need. I like the idea of having ponies in my garden one day too x

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  4. Nell says

    August 14, 2018 at 7:14 am

    I was only explaining life insurance to the kids yesterday. As I told them what it was, it seemed a no-brainer. Help for your family if you’re not there, and can’t help them in the way you used to? Of course, it has to be done.

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  5. anna says

    August 14, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    My kids are adamant that they are all going to be professional footballers when they grow up. Apparently they’re going to be earning millions – I can only hope that works out!! That’s a lovely video of Athena’s future 🙂

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  6. Hayley | Devon Mama says

    August 15, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    I’ve seen what a difference life insurance can make to people, it really does mean you don’t have to worry in the same way! Lovely hearing about LP and Little Man’s plans for the future, I wonder if they’ll end up with that farm!

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  7. Katy Stevens says

    August 17, 2018 at 10:19 am

    This is just the cutest video ever!

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