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 · July 23, 2018

Sleeping well with a Leesa Mattress | AD

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I remember when I got my first brand new mattress. I was 20 and it was just before Dave and I bought our first house together. Back then, nearly fifteen years ago, even the best quality mattresses were full of springs in the middle and luxury padding on the outsides with a choice of firm, medium or soft finishes. But since then mattresses have come so far – and we were sent a king size Leesa mattress to see exactly how different mattresses are now – and whether our sleep improved because of it.

Leesa complete all sales online – and the ordering process couldn’t be simpler. Before I knew it the mattress was ordered and I could sit back and wait just a few short days for the mattress to arrive. When it was delivered I was so surprised by how compact the box is – there was no huge mattress wrapped in cellophane, instead there was a nice, tidy – but heavy – box that could easily be stored until your old mattress is out of the way.

Sleeping well with a Leesa Mattress

One of the best things about the Leesa mattress is how easy it is to set up. You just have to take the rolled up mattress out of the box, position it where it will be living – in our case on our bed frame – and then you take off the polythene wrap. The mattress is vacuum packed and compressed in transit so the minute you start to take the wrapping off the mattress starts to inflate and it’s amazing to watch – you wouldn’t think it would ever have fitted in such a compact box afterwards!

Sleeping well with a Leesa Mattress
Sleeping well with a Leesa Mattress

Once set up the Leesa mattress looks nothing short of beautiful. The four line design and luxury finish compliment the mattress perfectly and even without sheets the mattress feels so soft and lovely to relax on.

Sleeping well with a Leesa Mattress

Leesa recommend that you leave the mattress for a couple of hours to fully settle and so we did just that – and after dinner we were able to put sheets on the mattress ready to sleep on it the same night. Compared to our experience with other foam mattresses, Leesa inflates and can be used a lot quicker which is great, especially when you’re in the midst of busy family life.

Sleeping well with a Leesa Mattress
Sleeping well with a Leesa Mattress

We’ve been sleeping on the Leesa mattress for the last few weeks and it’s safe to say that the whole family loves it. The children are pretty jealous – coming in for cuddles in the morning and watching TV on a weekend morning when we’re at home. They love spending time in our bed and it’s made it a little hub of the home – especially as I now retreat to bed with my laptop to work in the evenings sometimes too. It’s just such a comfortable place to spend time.

Sleeping well with a Leesa Mattress

But, the main thing with a mattress is how well you sleep on it – and Leesa does not disappoint. The mattress is firm to the touch but contours to the shape of your body, giving you great support overnight. The mattress doesn’t make us too hot and the cushioning feel of the mattress stops mine and Dave’s movements overnight from disturbing each other. We have slept so well since it arrived and there really are no complaints in that department.

Sleeping well with a Leesa Mattress

The Leesa mattress has a 100 night guarantee – so if we weren’t sleeping as well as we have been Leesa would happily take the mattress back. But they also have a 10 year warranty on their mattresses meaning that if a fault in our mattress becomes apparent they’ll replace it for us too. Add to that the fact that Leesa give a mattress to someone in need for every ten that they sell and it makes Leesa a really great company to buy from – they have such faith in their products but give something back too.

Sleeping well with a Leesa Mattress

We have slept so well since our Leesa mattress arrived and I’m sure one of their mattresses would be a great investment for anyone looking to improve the quality of their sleep or just replace a mattress they’ve had for years. I have teamed up with Leesa to pass on £100 discount to readers when purchasing a Leesa mattress – just use code WHATTHEREDHEADSAID at checkout.

Here’s a little video I made of our Leesa mattress experience:

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Comments

  1. Nicola says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:14 am

    You’ve made me realise it’s been a while since we bought our mattress too… the foam’s breaking down now so time for a change! Love that sounds as comfy for sitting on as sleeping, as I’m forever sat on ours working too or up for a night feed. Found this really useful, thank you 🙂

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  2. The Pramshed says

    July 23, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    It’s an amazing mattress, and we love ours. It definitely helps me to drift off to sleep quickly which is what you need when you have a newborn baby who wakes every few hours. Claire x

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  3. Lisa (mummascribbles) says

    July 23, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    I love the fact it comes in a box. I remember the struggle of getting our mattress up our very narrow stairs!!

    Reply

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