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01/03/2024

I know it's been a while (and I know it's against Insta "etiquette" to dive straight in again with a "LOOK AT WHAT I'VE GOT" kinda post) but seriously, you HAVE to look at what I've got and what has suddenly sprouted whilst I've been chilling out for the last few months!

And nope,this isn't about me recommending you be a travel agent (cue audible sigh of relief from followers)

But, if you DO love a good holiday or adventure and if you DO want to book your own travel without the faffing about as a travel agent, I'd really love to share this with you.

Drop me a DM! 💫 ✈️

15/09/2023

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31/07/2023

Mini breaks - major rejuvenation! 🌴

30 minutes into the day and we can easily find ourselves already caught up in the whirlwind of responsibilities and commitments (haha, more like 10..)

And you know, but I’m gonna say it again - we need to consistently find the time to recharge and reconnect with ourselves.

Step forward mini breaks!🌈

I’m not talking (necessarily) about girly weekends away to Ibiza, 3 night spa breaks or last minute flights to such a place.

What I’m talking about is quite simply taking the opportunity to get a breath of fresh air, change of scenery and a chance to reset. So we can return to life feeling energised, focused, and ready to conquer whatever lies ahead. 💪🔥

24/07/2023

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18/07/2023

Finding our fun again... 💫✨

This hits close to home.

And I know it does for so many of us.

Those moments when we realise that being a mum has taken up so much of our time and energy that we’ve lost sight of who we are and what brings us TRUE happiness.

The bittersweet realisations that feel uncomfortable, guilt-ridden, shameful almost, but ones that deserve our attention. 🌟✨

Motherhood is a beautiful and selfless journey, but let's be real, it can be bo****ks at times.

And you know what, it's OK to admit that sometimes we feel lost and angry and like a piece of our identity has slipped away.

It's OK to feel sad about losing a part of ourselves that once knew what fun looked like to us. 🌺

BUT, we have the power to reclaim our joy.

It's NEVER too late to rediscover what fun means for you. Yes, it may take time, effort, and self-reflection, but trust me, it's worth it. You deserve to experience the things that light up your soul and to have a life where motherhood, fun and fulfillment as a woman in your OWN right intertwine. 🌈💖

14/07/2023

It's the gift that keeps on giving...

11/07/2023

How are you feeling about the school holidays, really?

I'll be honest - I used to dread this time of year.

I’ll be super honest - there’s still a ni**le of that in me right now.

The thought of 6 long weeks ahead would fill me with a lot of anxiety, making me worry that I'd feel overwhelmed, irritable, and lonely.
Because I had reason to - for a lot of summers, I’d felt exactly like that.

Now I’m not going to say “but not anymore!” and that I’m free of those feelings, because they do hit me at this time of year BUT, I do have better coping strategies for them…🙌

👉 I plan the time out instead of letting the weeks ahead loom over me
👉 I find new things to do
👉 I put things in the calendar and create a bit of visual roadmap of what the holidays are going to look like which gives me a sense of control and handles the last-minute scramble for ideas on what to do.

And so importantly, I plan things WITHOUT the kiddos.

Where I don’t need to think about snacks, re-apply suncream or watch family movies. 😀
Where I can see my old buddies, drink cocktails, go to the loo in peace and be ME not MUM for a bit. 💃

Because it’s my summer holiday too.

I’d love to know, how are you feeling about yours?
What ME not MUM things can you plan for? xx

06/07/2023

🌍✈️ Now, I know it isn’t always about the savings... but sometimes it actually really is!

And I couldn’t resist sharing these ones with you which are honestly, just the tip of the iceberg of what I’ve been drooling over this week! ✨🎉

If you're as eager to explore the world as I am, max out on the fun and joy this life and this beautiful world has to offer, drop me a DM or comment and I’ll fill you in on how you can join the Manifest Travel Club and what it’s all about! 🌟

Oh and make sure you tag your fellow travel lovers and spread the word! We're all here to make memories that last a lifetime, so let's go do it already!! ✨

03/07/2023

I thought I had something amazing planned for today's post, but then I had a little moment of clarity.

I was going to show you an amazing 3 night getaway I found for a gorgeous hotel in Croatia but then remembered - it's not about the price or the discount when it comes to travel.

Not really.

It’s not about getting away for a few nights on the cheap.

Or about beating the prices on online travel sites.

✨ It's about the magic that unfolds when you embark on a journey of freedom and fun with yourself and the people you love. ✨

It's about the experience, and what travel makes available to you. 🌍

Imagine this: three blissful nights away with your best friend, leaving behind all the parenting responsibilities and school run stress.

Having the freedom to do what you want when you want.

No one to cook for, clean for, run around after, answer to.

Leaving the daily grind back at home.

And just focusing on the laughter, connection, and creating memories that will last forever. 🌈🙌✨

Now, the wonderful thing about accessible, affordable travel is that it makes these experiences so much more POSSIBLE.

It opens the doors to having MORE of these weekends away with your BFF, with your partner, and to visit destinations you've only ever dreamed of.

To create more of those priceless memories.

And to have more fun, freedom, joy and LIVING in your life. 🌟🌍✨

THAT’S what accessible, affordable travel does. 💕

26/06/2023

Even with Mary's big birthday celebration,(still in denial I have a teenager), this weekend was a much needed breather.

And with a beautiful day out in Bath, it made me stop and think about why travel is such a big deal for me, why I think about it so much, why I’m always searching out where to go and trying to convince Oliver we need another weekend away. And why I think it's so freaking amazing for everyone, especially for mums stuck in the never-ending motherhood loop.

Why?

Because travel brings back the fun and freedom we crave. 💫

It breaks us out of our uninspiring routines and sets us off on an adventure instead. 😎

And it helps us rediscover who we really are deep down.🙌

If you're feeling stuck and suffocated - hit the road - I guarantee it'll help bring back the excitement and liberation you've been missing!

(Oh, you don’t need to go far or spend a fortune, just embrace the unknown and go somewhere different, and you’ll find yourself all over again. 💕😊)

19/06/2023

Who else only just survived a whirlwind of a weekend!? I sometimes feel like juggling work and kids (I was working, or trying to work this weekend) is like a full-blown circus act! 🤪

Noise, mess, arguments, cake-making, comic shop visiting, father’s day celebrating, all whilst trying to hop on Zoom calls - definitely tested my multitasking skills.

But hey, life, especially family life, is all about those challenging moments, right? 🌈 It's in these instances and situations where our patience truly gets put to the test! Not so long ago I’d have lost my sh*t many times over the course of the weekend but reminding myself that it's OK to focus on me and what I enjoy (my work being one of them) whilst also getting involved in all the parenting helps keep my sanity intact! 😌

What are some of the everyday challenges you face when it comes to balancing personal fulfillment and your parenting responsibilities?

14/06/2023

I started a new adventure this week, and I didn't think twice about it. 💃✨

Not too long ago, I'd have questioned myself, thinking, "Here we go again, Alice. What's this shiny new thing now? Why can't you just stick to one thing for 5 minutes??" 🤷‍♀️

But you know what? I've come to realize that exploring different passions and embracing new adventures is what keeps life exciting, fun and full of possibilities. It's what makes me, ME. 🌈❤️

And guess what? You deserve to be an explorer too.

In the past, I used to listen to the people around me, those closest to my heart, who would ask why I couldn't commit to one path. And here's the kicker - shouldn't I be setting a better example for my kids?? 🥺

And I'd start doubting myself, feeling like I wasn't good enough or that I was a crap, irresponsible, flighty mother. 😔

But here's the thing, dear mums: You are more than enough, and you have the power to create your own unique path. 🌺✨

Your children don't need to see you confined to a single passion or one rigid definition of success.

They need to see you embracing life, chasing your dreams, and finding joy in new adventures. 💫

So, I want to ask you: What adventures do you dream of embarking on, that maybe you've held back from?

What activities or passions have been calling out to you?

Share with me in the comments below - let's inspire and support each other to pursue our dreams, smash our way out of the boxes that keep us confined and live life to the fullest! 🙌💕

Remember, mums, it's never too late to start a new adventure and have fun along the way.

And it's never too late to show our children that the key to happiness lies in embracing our passions and exploring the beautiful wonders of life. 🌈✨

12/06/2023

Soooo…..following on from my Sunday life re-think post, what are you up to on Wednesday, 21st June at 8.15pm (BST)?

Fancy coming to a call I’m hosting along with the brilliant all about ways we can reconnect with ourselves and our passions, WITHOUT the all-too-familiar mum-guilt?

How we can unlock that adventurous, fun US that’s felt stifled and buried under the craziness that’s motherhood? And to NOT feel like we can’t/shouldn’t/don’t have time etc to do it? I’d love to see you there!

If I’m honest with myself, I felt burnt out and in need of a big life re-think for MANY years before I took the bull by the horns and did it. And if you’re there, like I was, drop me a DM with the word “Interested!” and I’ll send you all the details!

And if I can, then you can re-write your story, start those exciting new adventures, balance what needs balancing AND create the life you've always dreamed of.

And guess what? Yep, you deserve it. 🌟💪

11/06/2023

I don’t know what it is about Sundays, but I always do my big thinking on these days.

I've actually spent many a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday…(you get the drift) doing big life re-thinks.

At times when I've felt burnt out, when I was seeking more from life, trying to figure out how to reconnect with myself and MY joy and desires.

As women and mothers, we so often put our own needs and wants on the back burner.

And when we do take the chance to focus on them, we feel guilty for making that choice. For prioritisng ourselves.

But I want to say - that's enough now.

Because things are different and there's no room left in this world for those beliefs and societal expectations about what we “should” be doing as women and who we “should” be serving (aka everyone else except us).

It’s time, and it’s well overdue, to release the adventurous, self-loving and fun spirit within us! 🌈✨

(And if you’re reading this, nodding along, and there’s even an ounce of you wanting to explore this, if you feel like you want to burst and get YOU back out into the world or you KNOW it’s time to reconnect with yourself, pursue your passions and feel that long-awaited sense of personal and professional fulfillment, DM me, I may just have exactly what you need to do this).

10/06/2023

🌍 Happy Saturday folks! What a beaut of a weekend it's going to be! 🌞

I've been getting a lot of questions lately about how I make money booking travel, so I thought I'd let you know about a guide I've put together. 🤩

It's a great little resource that'll break everything down for you, whether you're looking to earn some extra cash on the side or build a full-fledged travel business (or even if you're just a bit curious about whether it's something you could try your hand at) 💼🌴

If you'd like a copy, just DM me and let me know. 📩 I'll be more than happy to send it your way. 💌

Remember, the world is full of opportunities, and travel is one of the most exciting (and let's not beat around the bush - lucrative) industries in the world and with the right knowledge and support, you can turn your wanderlust and general freedom and fun-seeking spirit into a source of income! 💫💸

Happy travels and see you in the DMs! 🌎❤️

02/06/2023

😟 Guilty of Self-Neglect 😟

This half term, I've been guilty of something all too common among us mothers: putting my own needs on the back burner. 🙇‍♀️

This week I've been fully focused on the kids. Playing, listening, mediating and being present. And it’s been lovely…to a point.

Because in doing this, and under the self-imposed pressure of making the most of family time, I’ve neglected myself.

Forgotten about my own boundaries.

And burnt out.

Again. 🔥

Now, don't get me wrong – I've come a looooong way in prioritising self-care, but sometimes old habits sneak back in.

And I know it’s important to acknowledge that on my journey, slip-ups are going to happen. And that it’s OK. Because I know what truly matters is how I bounce back. 💪

So, this afternoon, I decided to do something about it and I’m out for the afternoon, having some much-needed "me" time. 😌

And as I sit here, reflecting on this week, I'm determined to remember it next school holiday, to make sure self-neglect doesn’t happen again. 🙌🙂

I'd love to hear from all you amazing mums out there: How do you handle school holidays? Do you find it challenging to stick to your personal boundaries and prioritise your own needs, rather than just the kids'? 🤔

01/06/2023

Can you believe it's already nearing the middle of 2023?? 🙀

And so I reckon it’s time to do a check-in and see how we’re doing with our 2023 goals and intentions….

What was the vision you had at the start of the year?
What promises did you make to yourself for a better tomorrow/year/future?
Have you been able to stick to them? 🌅

Sometimes, life throws curveballs and plans change. AND THAT’S OK!!

The goal is not for perfection with our plans, but progress. 🚶‍♀️

So, don't be too hard on yourself if you've slipped up. The key is not to give up! 🙌

If you're finding it tough, let's talk about through - what do you think’s been holding you back?
Is it lack of time?
Motivation?
Unexpected circumstances?
Or something else entirely?

I'd love to hear about your 2023 journey so far! Drop a comment below - this is a judgment-free zone and we’re all here with the same struggles to support each other to progress and become the best versions of ourselves! 💪🥂

31/05/2023

The often unspoken side of motherhood, the part that isn't always filled with rosy cheeks, adorable giggles and charming messes. 🥀

There was a time not too long ago when the monotony of motherhood began to pull me down into a dark place.

The never-ending cycle of school-runs, rejected home-cooked meals, sleepless nights, and managing sibling arguments... it felt like a revolving door with no exit. And I began to lose myself, my spark, my joy. 🌑

But here's what I want you to know: it's OK to have these moments when being a mum feels like one big long chore.

It’s OK to have these feelings.

And that you’re not alone in having them.

I wasn't, even when it felt like it and even when the guilt that came with these moments felt overwhelming.

We all have them at one time or another. And I'm sharing mine because I believe in lifting the veil on the realities of motherhood, so the light can shine on ALL of it.
Not just on the good days. 🌤️

So, what did I do to climb out of that pit?

I started doing things for ME.

And I got honest about my feelings.

Because whilst I'm a mother, I'm also a woman with my own needs, dreams and passions. 💃

Remember, you too are more than a mother. You are a vibrant, beautiful soul who deserves care, attention, and happiness.

So to anyone who needs to hear this today, know that it's OK to reach out, to seek help, to prioritise yourself. And that you're doing an amazing job, even on the tough days. 💜✨

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