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Most Desired Destinations for your Summer Vacation

August 27, 2020 By in Travel Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , 4 Comments

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COVID-19 has changed the way we holiday. Many of us (like myself) were unable to get away this summer. I had good travel plans for 2020 but all those holiday plans went out of the window once Coronavirus showed up. Having said that, many people are still able to go on holiday this summer. If you have plans to get away this summer, you may be able to get a good deal, which is great. There are lots of offers available at the moment. As long as you stay safe and socially distant, holidays are still possible. I can imagine it being a lot easier to manage if you travel without kids. When kids come into the mix, it can get a little tricky having to manage all the new travel rules and regulations.

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Most Desired Destinations for your Summer Vacation

When it comes to summer holidays with the ongoing pandemic, places with nature, beaches, and stunning outdoor settings are best. Here are 3 of the most desired destinations for a great summer vacation –

The Dominican Republic

This is one place I would like to visit. I have heard a lot of good things about the Dominican Republic. My brother in law has visited the island twice and he loved holidaying there. Punta Cana is one of the regions in the Dominican Republic I would love to visit. It is one of the most beautiful regions of the island with some amazing landscape. The weather is always nice and sunny, plus Punta Cana hotels always have amazing reviews. I currently have my eye on the 5-star Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino. It looks heavenly.

Barbados

I have always wanted to visit Barbados. It is such a beautiful island with some amazing beaches. I don’t see the island as a tourist destination for kids. It is more for couples, which is probably why I haven’t visited yet. It would be a great summer holiday destination for some time in the future. I can picture myself relaxing on the beach in Barbados and taking in the beautiful scenery. It is a great island to explore with plenty of space to stay socially distant so I am sure it will be even more popular going forward.

Malaga

We visited Barcelona many years ago. It was a lovely holiday. We had a great time. I would love to visit Spain again but this time, I am interested in exploring Malaga. It looks and sounds like a great summer holiday destination.

What do you think of these 3 most desired destinations for a great summer vacation? Have you visited any?

 

 

 

Keeping the kids engaged this summer

July 30, 2020 By in Kids Section Tags: , , , , , , , , 1 Comment

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The summer holidays are usually long and it is not an easy feat to keep young kids engaged and busy. This summer 2020, it is even harder to keep the little ones engaged and busy with all that we have going on. It feels like it’s been a long year but we only just started the second half of the year some weeks ago. I have been working from home and homeschooling the kiddies since March. It has not been an easy job but I choose to make the most of the time we spend together. Luckily, I rounded up university work early April, so that was one thing off the list of things to do. And I could focus fully on work and the twins. We closed for the term some weeks ago and are now just taking each day as it comes.

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Keeping the kids engaged this summer

With us not being able to go on holiday and do much outdoors really, we have had to really think outside the box. Our summer days look a lot like these –

Long walks

We try to leave the house every day (weather permitting) to go for long walks around our estate. We make our walks fun by talking about what we seeing. The kids are forever looking out for bees, snails, and the likes. Our walks sometimes turn to runs when we get to our local park. It is nice and quiet and the twins enjoy running around there while I catch my breath.

Trampoline

Having a trampoline along with other garden toys is a good investment. My little ones could jump around in the trampoline all day if I let them. Having swings, slides, pools, and other garden toys are also great ways of keeping the children entertained for some time. I know a family that completely transform their garden space every sunny day. They have artificial grass and they make the most of it. Their little one is so lucky, she gets a huge tent and lots of toys out when the weather is nice. The garden looks like a soft play on sunny days; a beauty to behold.

Board games

We have recently gotten into board games as a family. I played lots of board games growing up and I am happy to see my twins are really into them now. They love playing Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Monopoly and Scrabble. Playing board games is a great way to spend time engaged as a family and sometimes the kiddies enjoy playing on their own. I got this portable board set below and it has changed our free time for the better.

These are just some of the ways we are spending our summer days. It has been fun and the extra time with no planned holiday has allowed us to be more creative with what we have around us. How are you keeping the little ones engaged this summer? Please sound off in the comments section below.

 

Why you should treat yourself regularly

August 20, 2019 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , 6 Comments

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It is very important to treat yourself every now and again. We spend so much time working and taking care of others that we sometimes forget to take good care of ourselves. I know we mums are so guilty of this. We spend hours taking care of the children and running the home, neglecting ourselves in the process.  I am guilty of putting myself last almost every time. Life gets so busy with stuff that needs doing and it is super easy to care for yourself. We forget that for us to be our best, we have to feel good and treat ourselves regularly.

 

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This post is a reminder for you to take care of yourself and treat yourself to some luxuries from time to time. If you wondering how you should treat yourself regularly, here are some ideas you may like.

 

Buy yourself that jewellery

Diamonds are a woman’s best friend, and it is a lovely way of treating yourself. I recently came across Chapelle Jewellers and I fell in love with their amazing selection of jewellery and watches. I would love to spoil myself with some diamond earrings in future. Earrings are my favourite kind of jewellery. They are so precious and I like investing in them because I wear them pretty much everyday.

Buying yourself jewellery is a great way to treat yourself if you are into earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, rings and the rest.

 

Book yourself in for a massage

I love having a massage. It leaves me relaxed and ready to get on with what needs doing. Having regular massages is a way to treat yourself. It may be pricey to get an hour’s massage (anything else is too short) but it does a lot of good for your physical and mental health.

I am badly in need of a full body massage. I have not had one in awhile thanks to the busy summer holidays. So I will be booking a session in the next few days when we go on holiday.

 

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Go on holiday

Holidays are expensive which is why so many people hardly go anywhere these days, but they don’t necessarily have to be. Holidays are a nice way to treat yourself. It doesn’t have to be anything luxurious or even outside the country. There are lots of cheap staycations available that would do wonders for your state of mind.

It is always a good idea to get out of the house for a bit and go somewhere different. Just being out of your home and away from your regular routine is a way to treat yourself. We have a couple of staycations planned this year and I am so looking forward to them. Holidays are a necessity and not a luxury.

 

Alone time

Being by yourself is a great way to unwind. I love my alone time a lot. Trips to the cinema by myself are amazing. I also love going for walks and shopping alone. The time alone gives me time to relax and think clearly. This is easily done when the kiddies are in school, so I make the most of it then.

 

How do you treat yourself?

 

 

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