If you’re someone that always looks at other people’s travel adventures and wishes that you could do that yourself, it might be time to do something about it. Do you think about travel more and more lately? Do you wish that you could see more of this beautiful world? Well, the most exciting news for you right now, is that you can. You really can! If you want to travel more, you always have the option to do it - you just have to bring it into your life. Now, when you have a family, this can seem harder. But again, it’s not impossible. Traveling more could just be to go on a trip for that year (when you never get to), or to go on a few extra breaks. Or it could be something like taking your family around the world. If that’s what you want to do, then here are five options to help you.
1. Prioritize It
So the first thing you have to do, is to actually want to travel more. If you’re saying that you wish you could go on more holidays, but you’re spending money on clothes and going out, then you’re just not that serious about it. Instead, you need to make sure that you’re making the idea of travel a priority. If you don’t, it will always stay a dream instead of a reality.
2. Allow Time For It
Next, you just have to make sure that you’re allowing time for it too. If you’re always packing your schedule with playdates and work functions, then you’re not really making room for travel, are you? So instead, you’re going to want to start getting a bit smarter with your schedule and really making sure that you have some time to plan in trips or breaks when you can.
3. Cut Back On What You Spend
Next, it’s all about money. You just have to get smarter for it. If you are spending everything you have on everything else but travel, then you’re not going to make it happen. So work travel into your budget, but money aside for it, and then you’ll be in a much better position to actually start traveling more.
4. Take Advantage Of Offers
It’s also important for you to be thinking about the offers that you can utilize in order to get better deals on travel. If it is the price that holds you back, then look for branded offers like First Choice voucher codes or collect points to get the deals you need. This will then make it easier for you to travel.
5. Incentivize Yourself
Finally, a great way to make sure that you start to travel more, is to really incentivize yourself. If you feel as if you want to go on more holidays or get more opportunities to travel, you need to really motivate yourself to make it happen. So why not write yourself a travel bucket list? It can help you to know where you want to go. Then, you could also create a vision board so that it motivates you to make it happen too.
*This is a collaborative post*
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Being a working mum can be pretty tiring and rather stressful. I constantly seem to be busy. If i'm not washing clothes or taking the kids somewhere then I am working a long 10 hour shift. Not only that I suffer with Post Natal Depression (PND). You can read one of my posts here, This is PND for me. I've openly discussed my PND journey across my social media so if you're a regular reader you will know that I am not very good at putting myself first and indulging in self care. I am getting better at it and I now able to recognise when I am becoming burnt out and overwhelmed before it is too late.
I was delighted when John Lewis Cardiff invited me to join them for a well-being Yoga morning. Knowing how busy i've been, this sounded exactly like the mummy me time I needed.
John Lewis is aiming to promote and improve the well-being of its customers by providing a one stop shop for everything you need to relax, destress and indulge in some TLC. Whether that's with a makeover, a hand and arm massage, a shopping trip with a personal stylist, some new gym equipment or simply a coffee and a cake, they aim to maximise your mood.
I was gifted with a fantastic new gym kit from John Lewis and Shock Absorber of a top and cropped trousers to wear to the Yoga Class. I've never tried their gym range before and I must admit I haven't taken them off since. The trousers are very comfortable and supportive.
The Yoga class was a small, intimate class led by local instructor Lorraine. The room was beautifully set and I immediately felt calm and relaxed. The session lasted around 45 minutes and I really enjoyed it. I'm not the most flexible person but it certainly cleared my mind. It was a great way to start the day.
I was then treated to a healthy breakfast in the John Lewis restaurant along with some refreshing fruit tea's whilst watching a demonstration of the Nutri Bullet.
My pampering didn't end there. I was then given a lovely hand and arm massage by the ladies from Liz Earle. I'm a big fan of their products, especially their cleansing hot cloth. The products they used smelt amazing.
I really enjoyed my morning of well being. It helped to remind me to look after myself and practice mindfulness too. I came away from the event feeling positive and ready to take on the day.
You can check your local store for a list of their events here, What's on.
*Thank you to John Lewis Cardiff for inviting me to the well-being event and gifting me a goody bag. All views and opinions are my own and as always are truthful*
I was delighted when John Lewis Cardiff invited me to join them for a well-being Yoga morning. Knowing how busy i've been, this sounded exactly like the mummy me time I needed.
John Lewis is aiming to promote and improve the well-being of its customers by providing a one stop shop for everything you need to relax, destress and indulge in some TLC. Whether that's with a makeover, a hand and arm massage, a shopping trip with a personal stylist, some new gym equipment or simply a coffee and a cake, they aim to maximise your mood.
I was gifted with a fantastic new gym kit from John Lewis and Shock Absorber of a top and cropped trousers to wear to the Yoga Class. I've never tried their gym range before and I must admit I haven't taken them off since. The trousers are very comfortable and supportive.
The Yoga class was a small, intimate class led by local instructor Lorraine. The room was beautifully set and I immediately felt calm and relaxed. The session lasted around 45 minutes and I really enjoyed it. I'm not the most flexible person but it certainly cleared my mind. It was a great way to start the day.
I was then treated to a healthy breakfast in the John Lewis restaurant along with some refreshing fruit tea's whilst watching a demonstration of the Nutri Bullet.
My pampering didn't end there. I was then given a lovely hand and arm massage by the ladies from Liz Earle. I'm a big fan of their products, especially their cleansing hot cloth. The products they used smelt amazing.
I really enjoyed my morning of well being. It helped to remind me to look after myself and practice mindfulness too. I came away from the event feeling positive and ready to take on the day.
You can check your local store for a list of their events here, What's on.
*Thank you to John Lewis Cardiff for inviting me to the well-being event and gifting me a goody bag. All views and opinions are my own and as always are truthful*
We are so pleased to announce that this year we are Konfidence Swimologists. Throughout the year we will be working with Konfidence and putting their swimming products to the test. I will also be sharing lots of travel tips and swimming and sun safety tips.
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This is a dream collaboration for us as both of the girls are water babies but in different ways. Eva adores the water but lacks confidence. She is quite frightened but she is determined to get past it. She is always in the pool on holiday and asks if she can go swimming every week so i'm hoping that working with Konfidence will increase her own confidence.
Ophelia on the other hand thinks she is Moana. She will gladly run and jump into any pool and she shows no fear. I'm sure this love of the water is due to her spending the first 3 months of her life in Australia and living in her nanny's pool. I haven't quite decided whether her confidence is a good thing or not. As parent's we have to have eyes in the back of our heads with her. I'm hoping that being A Swimologist will help her learn about safety in the water.
Let me tell you more about the brand:
Konfidence are Europe's leading dedicated designers and manufacturers of baby swimming and learn to swim products for children and adults. The brand was established in 1998 so this year marks their special 20th anniversary. Konfidence have one multiple awards and are loved by celebrities, bloggers and families alike.
As part of being Swimologists we got to head to Alton Towers to try out all of our new products. Look out for my posts about that incredible weekend coming up over the next week.
I have a 10% off discount code running until the 31st December 2018 so if you need to buy anything to survive the heatwave or get ready for summer holidays then use code Swimologist234
That's not all. I also have an amazing £50 voucher to spend at Konfidence up for grabs. Enter the giveaway using the rafflecopter form below.
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- Ends at midnight on 22nd July 2018.
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Lingerie is great for making sure that you always look and feel your best. It really does not matter whether you a super skinny, curvy, big busted or flat-chested, tall or short, you can now find lingerie to suit you. Firms like www.simplybe.co.ukhave seen to that. Long ago, this firm recognised the fact that not all women are five foot five and a size 10 or 12. They and several other retailers now make a great range of clothing that is designed to fit today’s women. All you have to do is to get out there and find out what looks good on you. To help you do exactly that I have put together some lingerie buying tips.
Getting the fit right
The first thing you need to do is to measure yourself and work out what body shape you now have. As we age, our bodies change shape quite a bit. Mine certainly has, especially after I had my girls. So, over time you are going to need to change the size and style of the lingerie you wear.
Before you measure yourself I suggest you read this article. It explains how to take all of the measurements you will need.
Consider mixing and matching
In many cases,you will discover that your top half is a totally different size from your bottom half. As we age, most of us get far more hippy. If this is the case, just shop around a bit and find a retailer that offers you the chance to buy your panties and bras separately rather than as a set. Don’t be afraid to mix and match items from different collections. There is no rule that says all of the items you buy must match exactly.
Try your new lingerie on properly
When you get your items home try them on again to double check that it all fits. If you have a special outfit or two that you are planning to wear, try these on over the top. This will enable you to check that the line of your lingerie does not show up under your clothes. It will also allow you to make sure that nothing cuts in, which can easily create unsightly bulges.
Be adventurous
Don’t be afraid to try on different items, sometimes you will be pleasantly surprised by what suits you now. There is something to be said for getting curvier. Curves are sexy especially when you dress in lingerie that accentuates them yet providesa good level of support.
Opt for quality
Once you find a style that works for you stick with it and invest in good-quality pieces. After just a couple of washes,cheap lingerie tends to lose its shape and no longer offer an adequate level of support.
Treat yourself to a new dress
Once you have bought the right style of lingerie for you, why not treat yourself to a nice new dress to wear over the top. If you are looking for inspiration why not take a look at my LBD article.
*This is a collaborative post*
June has been such an exciting month for us. I think it's been the best month we've had so far this year. We had something exciting to do every week.
You can catch up with my last Me and Mine update which was April here, Me and Mine April which included a lot of Disney pics. Well spoiler alert, guess what this update is starting with.
Over half term week, which was the end of May and the beginning of June we went to stay in a Eurocamp in France which we loved. You can read my review here, La Croix du Vieux Pont. It was about a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Disneyland Paris so once again we used that as an excuse to make the most of our annual passes. We went for the day on the Friday and we also went to the exclusive Fandaze party on the Saturday night. It was great. Walt Disney Studios was open from 8pm - 2am with lots of unusual meet and greats, parades and the rides were open. We had to meet our favourite character which is Mickey Mouse as he was wearing a special Fandaze costume. Annoyingly this was the only family picture we took.
The girls surprised us and stayed awake for hours. They both loved it especially the Ducktales parade.
This month we've also signed up to the Disney Incredibles 2 - 24 hour challenge which encourages us to participate in 24 hours of exercise over the summer, together as a family. So far we've done some yoga and swimming. You can sign up to the challenge too by clicking here, 24 hour challenge. Every time you log a time you'll be entered into a weekly prize draw to win prizes. You can also post pictures of you and your family on instagram and tag myself @kerrylouisenorris and @disneyuk and use #disney24hourchallenge to win a £150 voucher. It's a great way to keep active over the summer.
Towards the end of the month we had a weekend away in Alton Towers which was incredible. Arwyn and I haven't been since we've had children. On the Friday night we stayed in the Splash Landing's hotel and on the Saturday we stayed in the Cbeebies hotel. We had such a good time. we managed to get on all the rides we wanted to. The 'smiler' was mine and hubby's favourite.
It's the first time we've seen the girls really playing well together and enjoying each other's company. It was just lovely to see. They joined in Cbeebies activities together and they even got on stage together.
On the last day we went to the waterpark which was great fun although Ophelia was very unsure at first. I went on one of the rides and ended up with the biggest wedgie known to mankind but it was all in the name of good fun.
We have a few exciting things in July so i'll have to remember to get some family shots.
Together this month we've loved:
This month we've also signed up to the Disney Incredibles 2 - 24 hour challenge which encourages us to participate in 24 hours of exercise over the summer, together as a family. So far we've done some yoga and swimming. You can sign up to the challenge too by clicking here, 24 hour challenge. Every time you log a time you'll be entered into a weekly prize draw to win prizes. You can also post pictures of you and your family on instagram and tag myself @kerrylouisenorris and @disneyuk and use #disney24hourchallenge to win a £150 voucher. It's a great way to keep active over the summer.
Towards the end of the month we had a weekend away in Alton Towers which was incredible. Arwyn and I haven't been since we've had children. On the Friday night we stayed in the Splash Landing's hotel and on the Saturday we stayed in the Cbeebies hotel. We had such a good time. we managed to get on all the rides we wanted to. The 'smiler' was mine and hubby's favourite.
It's the first time we've seen the girls really playing well together and enjoying each other's company. It was just lovely to see. They joined in Cbeebies activities together and they even got on stage together.
On the last day we went to the waterpark which was great fun although Ophelia was very unsure at first. I went on one of the rides and ended up with the biggest wedgie known to mankind but it was all in the name of good fun.
We have a few exciting things in July so i'll have to remember to get some family shots.
Together this month we've loved:
- The Heatwave
- Ducktales
- Ice cream
- Cbeebies Land
- BBQ food
- Swimming
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