Adventures Of A Mum

04/11/2025

A trip that feels like you’re in Miami without leaving the UK…

The NICI Hotel in Bournemouth ticks all the boxes; Miami-inspired interiors, beautiful heated pool, gorgeous spa, amazing dining options and that laid-back coastal energy that feels far from the UK but right on Bournemouth beach, stunning on a sunny day or for a winter walk.

Right now, they’re running their “Fall for The Nici” offer with 30% off rooms and spa treatments, making it the perfect time for a seaside escape that doesn’t blow the budget with rooms starting from just £145 for 2!

I find the places that feel five-star, without the five-star price tag ✨ If you’re into affordable luxury, realistic travel inspo, and living well for less, I’d love it if you wanted to follow along, that’s exactly what I share here.

AD/PR stay but we’ve been muiltiple times as we love it there as customers, so some images are from previous winter stays ☀️ ❄️

Who would you take with you on your travels?

02/11/2025

The best things in life are free 🌈 lovely little surprise from Mother Nature. I like to think Stuart’s mum sent us that as a birthday gift for Stu 💖

30/10/2025

Top tip for holidays with Tweens; take your mates 🤪

Our second trip this year with some of the boys’ godparents and their son and it was so much fun, even with the rain and gale force winds 🤭

It was the perfect first holiday for Rusty, filled with pasties, surfing, games and all the cosy chaos that comes with a classic British getaway. He was a total dream the whole time, and I just feel so lucky he’s ours.

Sharing our memories of the wee in 45 seconds from a very British family holiday.

(Little shout out to who we booked with because they had to cancel our booking due to the owners selling their home and they upgraded us with no issues and made it really easy. First time of booking with them and it was great!)

Now to dry off before Stuart’s birthday tomorrow… and a little weekend away to celebrate him properly.

*puppy cockapoo

22/10/2025

These are the cruise tips I wish I knew before my first cruise so save this post if you’re heading on a cruise any time soon and head over to my page if you want to see more travel tips and holiday inspiration!

Footage from P&O Cruises Iona and Arvia, which cruise ship should we do next holiday??

22/10/2025

I used to be so self-conscious about my brows because they were so fair you could hardly see them, and I’d spend ages every morning trying to get them right.

I honestly can’t recommend enough. She’s an absolute angel. The care, attention and love she puts into her work is incredible. This was my top-up appointment as they last around three years, and I’m so happy with the results all over again.

They do look quite dark at first, but trust the process. They’ll soften beautifully and leave you with perfectly shaped brows that suit your face and colouring.

Now I wake up and my face feels complete without spending ages trying to even out my brows.

Have you ever tried semi permanent makeup or had your brows tattooed?

17/10/2025

Ok ok, I know Jellycats aren’t for everyone but some of these are so freaking cuteeeee!! I popped in to the Jellycat pop up store to buy one as a present for a child so thought I’d show you round the new Autumn & Halloween designs and sneak peak at their Christmas range too (how cute is the snow globe??)

Would you pick any of these?? The storm cloud came home with me!

08/10/2025

Part 2 of the top 20 purchases of 2025 that have bought me joy, value or have made my life easier that I think you might like too! They’re also all on the prime day sale 🙏🏼

Comment FAVES for the links to be sent to your DMs on here :)

08/10/2025

I know it's early but it's such a good way of budgeting for the festive period and all these are on the Prime Day Sale so loads of good discounts too! Info in comments xx

07/10/2025

We made a massive mistake with our trampoline and our new patio but with these two products I bought it back to life and it looks brand new! Both on Prime Day sale so I'll leave the links in the comments :)

08/03/2022

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