Adventures of the Wests

25/11/2025

The snow’s here and we are mega excited to go skiing on Monday, so it’s time to have a proper sort through all the ski gear thats been in the loft for 7 months.

We defo need to get some new bits for the kids who have grown out of lots of stuff, fix some bits that have some life left in them but are a bit damaged and re waterproof all our outer gear ready to get wet.

Let us know if you want a video on fixing and re waterproofing bits and hit follow for new ski content incoming very soon. ⛷️

24/11/2025

We’re starting a new Sunday series because I’m tired of travel accounts that look like no one ever does laundry or negotiates every time with their kids about leaving the house.

We’ve got back to back ski trips coming up and I want to show the whole picture, the real bits that happen behind the camera to make this happen: the gym classes I need to keep me sane, the craziness of packing and getting ready before, during and on this trips, the Christmas tree we put up early because we’re only home for about 4 days in December, and the Sundays where we’re away on this trips too.

Every Sunday until 2026, I’ll show the behind-the-scenes that keeps our life running between all the adventures and on the adventures if we’re away too.

It’s like a anti-aesthetic travel vlog - well the days were in a ski resort might be in parts aesthetic but we’ll still be sharing the realities. Next one coming next Monday when we’ll be off on our first ski trip of the season so hit follow to come back for that.

22/11/2025

And this is where you’ll find us for the next few months… who’s coming?

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21/11/2025

Social media can make everything look easy…

But life behind the camera doesn’t always feel that way.
Travel days, family, three businesses, content, keeping the house running, friendships, money worries, mum guilt - it’s a lot.

I’m so grateful for the life we’ve built, but I’m also trying to be honest about the parts that feel heavy too.

Not for sympathy.
Not for advice.

Just because I know I’m not the only one who feels stretched, tired, overwhelmed, grateful and guilty… all at the same time.

So here’s a little peek behind the highlight reel - the bits that don’t always make the grid but are just as real.

If you’re in a similar season, you’re definitely not on your own.

21/11/2025

Are weekend ski trips actually any cheaper than a week long break?

A quick ski weekend sounds like the perfect mini-getaway: a few days on the slopes, alongside some fun Apres ski, and a break from the usual routine. The assumption is though that fewer days means spending less, but that's not always the case. Flights, transfers, lift passes, and weekend surcharges can quietly add up, sometimes making a short ski trip almost as expensive as a full week.

The good news is that with a little planning, you can still enjoy a weekend in the mountains without breaking the bank.

Read our latest blog for a breakdown of the hidden costs you need to watch for - and tips to make your next short ski trip genuinely affordable.

A quick ski weekend sounds like the perfect mini-getaway: a few days on the slopes, alongside some fun Apres ski, and a break from the usual routine. The assumption is though that fewer days means spending less, but that's not always the case. Flights, transfers, lift passes, and weekend surcharges....

20/11/2025

And just to be clear, you should never feel guilty about eating ANYTHING but lets face it, eating shop bought, high sugar and preservative packed ice cream every day is going to make no one feel great!

So when I was talking to a couple of weeks ago he told me about this fab recipe he uses in his CREAMi (PRproduct) using just milk, protein powder then whatever flavour you fancy, that’s it. It turns into a creamy, high-protein, lower-sugar ice cream that hits the post-dinner sweet craving without the sugar spike.

Honestly… game changer. Save this one for later

19/11/2025

Hi, I’m Hannah and we share real-life family adventures, and yes, we do skip school sometimes to educate our kids in ways we think prepare them better for real life… not just the paths we’re told are “right.”

School taught me a lot, just not the things that actually shaped my life. And that’s exactly why I don’t stress when we take the kids out to learn in the real world.

Education isn’t only found in a classroom. Sometimes it looks like plane tickets, new cultures, and figuring out who you actually are.

If this resonates, we’d love you to follow along.

18/11/2025

But the most important thing is that it’s fun! Everyone’s going to look a bit special at first, embrace it, laugh at it, it’s your holiday stop overthinking it, we’ve all ben there!

And from Simon - apparently there are limits to his supportive skiing energy

Honestly? Those awkward first days are where our best memories were made. Keep going. It clicks faster than you think.

What would YOU tell a beginner skier if you weren't scared of hurting their feelings?

Drop your brutally honest advice in the comments 👇

17/11/2025

5 ways we’re saving for ski season 🎿

Travel is what we want to spend our money on a little savings like these make it possible.

Cashback - it’s a bit of extra faff each time you shop but is our fave giving you instant cash back on so many things you buy. We very quickly earn enough for a free or you can cash out whenever you like - use our code - EVLR to get £3 when you sign up (afflink)

Flight alerts are so easy to do and you get a notification whenever the price drops - we’ve bagged ourselves some mega bargains with this year doing this.

Alpy.com - for 65% off ski hire prices compared to renting when you get to resort - use code WEST25 for an additional discount (previous ad) .com_en

Love for buying - bargain but great quality ski gear for the kids and it feels free when you use the credit you earn’t from selling stuff to buy with to!

save for later and follow for all the ski tips.

16/11/2025

Lets just say when Simon does it we save a lot of money compared to when I go and I would much rather spend money on travelling with our boys than the food shop!

This doesn’t mean compromising on delicious meals - it just means switching up recipes with things that are on offer in the supermarket and not buying all the stupidly over priced snacks (that I always go for!)

We are Adventures of the Wests - prioritising family adventures always and sharing how we make this a reality.