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My 14-Day Disney World Itinerary

How I plan two weeks at Disney without needing another holiday afterwards! No two weeks at Disney are ever the same. That’s one of the things I love about it. The time of year, park hours, special...
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How Much Does a Florida Holiday Really Cost? How Much Do You Need to Save?

One of the questions I get asked most often about our Florida holidays is “How much do you actually need to save?” And honestly, this is one of those questions where the answer can vary massively depending...
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Top Tips for Planning Your First Florida Vacation

Planning your first Florida holiday can feel overwhelming. From choosing the best time to visit to deciding where to stay and how to book, here's the advice I wish I'd had before my first trip.
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The Journey Matters: Embracing Change and Growth

Sometimes the dreams we care about most feel like they are drifting further away. This is a reflection on holding onto hope, embracing uncertainty and remembering that the journey itself is shaping who...
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Embracing Self-Care: Lessons from The Artist's Way

Six months ago I started The Artist's Way expecting a 12-week course. What followed was a creative pause, some unexpected personal growth and a reminder that sometimes the best stories happen when we're...
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Finding Joy in January: 5 Simple Changes

I’ve always loved the New Year. Not as a time for a total overhaul, but as a chance to gently refresh.This year, my word is gentle — and more than anything, that means being gentler with myself. So here...
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Overcoming Challenges: Rediscovering My Passion for Writing

Life has this funny habit of doing its own thing, doesn’t it? I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way!) that even our best-laid plans can be swept aside because the universe has a different timeline in mind. Take...
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Top Family Tips for San Francisco Layover

A scenic start to our Hawai‘i adventure — three nights in San Francisco filled with sea lions, cable cars, redwoods, and sunset chocolate shakes. Getting there: Heathrow to SFO We flew direct from...
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Our 2022 Disney World Adventure: Coronado Springs, The Boardwalk & Animal Kingdom Lodge

After years of waiting, cancelled trips, and endless daydreaming, our long-delayed return to Disney finally happened in August 2022 — and it was every bit as magical as I hoped it would be. ✈️ The...
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