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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Collaborative posts · March 27, 2019

What Smells Remind You of Childhood? | AD

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Throughout my life there have been certain smells that have instantly transported me back to different times through the years gone by. The smell of chalk on a blackboard always reminds me of my early school days and the perfume I wear always takes me back to my wedding day.

But there are so many fragrances that evoke fond childhood memories of time at home as a young child. The smell of pastry straight out of the oven always reminds me of coming home to fresh bakes in the kitchen and there really is nothing more homely and comforting to me than the smell of fresh linen, that line-dried smell that encompasses the whole of summer and childhood in each wonderful breath.

My childhood home used to always smell of vanilla, I’m not sure whether it was products my mother wore or candles around the house but, the smell of vanilla will always take me back to being in that family home again. Even now, when I put vanilla essence in baking or I smell a vanilla candle burning I’m instantly little again.

What Smells Remind You of Childhood?

It’s so lovely to have scents that remind you of different times in your life, childhood especially. Parks Candles sent me some candles and the Baby Powder scent took me right back to childhood bath times – standing on the bath mat covered in baby powder with little clouds of it disappearing into the air.

What Smells Remind You of Childhood?

That smell also reminds me of my own children as babies. We didn’t use baby powder but that smell is still so reminiscent of the new baby smell, that clean, fresh, natural smell that all babies have. It’s a smell you never forget and one that reminds you of your own childhood until you have children of your own.

What Smells Remind You of Childhood?

As an adult, and a parent, it’s lovely to be taken back to those moments, reliving the happiest and most cherished parts of life through our memories and the fragrances we associate with them. Candles are such a lovely way of doing this – whether it’s the smell of the seaside taking you back to family holidays, the smell of pine trees reminding you of a perfect Christmas or the smell of lavender reminding you of a relative you haven’t seen in far too long.

What Smells Remind You of Childhood?

Parks Candles have a really lovely range of beautiful candles that would make a wonderful gift and all Mothers Day orders placed on their website before Mother’s Day include the free gift of a baby powder votive. I know every time I smell my own baby powder candle burning I’ll be remembered of those blissful, and now hazy, early baby days. You can see their full Mothers Day gift range here.

What Smells Remind You of Childhood?

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  1. michelle twin mum says

    March 28, 2019 at 10:32 pm

    Whenever I smell Everton mints, I am right back in my Nan’s lounge. Smells are so evocative. Mich x

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