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Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
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Posted By SquishTheWhale
Ahh the dilemma! The halloween decs sound...

Ahh the dilemma!

The halloween decs sound fab but don't think we'd pay for the party. Does it impact a lot on MK with early closures?
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 09:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,438
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Ah OK I didn't realise it was only in one spot!...

Ah OK I didn't realise it was only in one spot! Patting myself on the back for choosing Heathrow then 😂 Last time we flew we had an absolute nightmare journey home from Gatwick so trying to avoid it...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,438
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I was wondering if they were working their way up...

I was wondering if they were working their way up the m25 so it would be further up junctions? Hopefully not! And will mean that the extra to fly from Heathrow was very worth it
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Thank you! Although we had an amazing time in May...

Thank you! Although we had an amazing time in May we did have a negative experience with the end of year school trip crowds which is what was making me sway towards Oct. Maybe we were just unlucky...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By SquishTheWhale
May or Oct around school hols?

If you could choose May or Oct for 2 weeks around the half term which would you choose?
For Disney and maybe Universal. We would also look at doing a cruise in a third week.

I've been in both May...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,438
Posted By SquishTheWhale
We land into Heathrow 19th May so I'm hoping its...

We land into Heathrow 19th May so I'm hoping its not closed then. Deliberately paid more to fly from Heathrow as its usually an easy journey for us!
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Mar 24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 495
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I have no objection to taking him out for...

I have no objection to taking him out for holidays except that we don't even have annual leave to cover the fixed school hols let alone any extras. I don't know how people do it.

Didn't know food...
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Mar 24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 495
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Thank you so much! To be honest I wasnt even...

Thank you so much! To be honest I wasnt even thinking it could be hot in August. I think I'd forgotten the sun exists.

Good to know the activities are cheaper too!



Thank you! That's one of...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Mar 24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 495
Posted By SquishTheWhale
My husband is keen to stop in Antwerp as he went...

My husband is keen to stop in Antwerp as he went as a kid and still remembers it being fab!
I'd definitely want a site with a good pool as that's the highlight of CP for us.
Selecting a lodge may...
Forum: General Chat 10 Mar 24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,066
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I'm in Milton Keynes and we've had pretty much...

I'm in Milton Keynes and we've had pretty much endless rain and grey skies with the exception of yesterday! Rain and grey again today.
We don't really get snow, last real snow was around 5yrs ago!...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Mar 24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 495
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Center parcs EU

My son starts school this year, so unfortunately as we are not squillionaires Center Parcs in the UK will be out of budget for short breaks from now on.

I've heard so much about the EU parcs and...
Forum: General Chat 10 Mar 24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,066
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I really think it feels like winter has lasted...

I really think it feels like winter has lasted forever this year.
If I remember we had rubbish weather in August and pretty much onwards so maybe that's why it feels so bad?

I work from home,...
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,692
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Don't forget the late 90s/early 2000s super...

Don't forget the late 90s/early 2000s super flared with flames printed on the bottom- if they were so long that you walked on them and trashed the material then that was extra fashionable :)
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,692
Posted By SquishTheWhale
As a millennial you can pry my skinny jeans from...

As a millennial you can pry my skinny jeans from my cold dead hands.

What is amusing to me is that Gen Z on one hand knocks millennial fashion, and on the other hand it's super fashionable to...
Forum: General Chat 6 Mar 24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,246
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I have worked in mental health services for a...

I have worked in mental health services for a number of years, in and out of the NHS. I'm not medical myself but have a friend who is a MH Nurse and it is one of the hardest jobs with long hours,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Mar 24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 965
Posted By SquishTheWhale
The pod parking is very expensive! We are flying...

The pod parking is very expensive! We are flying from T5 so I thought it would be a good option but backed out very quickly upon seeing prices
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Mar 24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By SquishTheWhale
We only spent a night there, but ate at Lulu's...

We only spent a night there, but ate at Lulu's Bait Shack on the beach which I can recommend for something fun and casual! Plus you can eat gator bites then get a souvenir gator mug with your...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,316
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Just been looking at this and going to try it,...

Just been looking at this and going to try it, thank you! The reviews are amazing
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,156
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I haven't worn an underwire since becoming...

I haven't worn an underwire since becoming pregnant 5 years ago!
I find the moulded ones give good support (I'm a D so do need some).
I find myself reaching for this one the most (got it on sale I...
Forum: General Chat 1 Mar 24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,316
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I swear factor 50 face suncream anyway so that...

I swear factor 50 face suncream anyway so that could work!
Forum: General Chat 1 Mar 24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,316
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Good plan! Although I'm going to find it hard to...

Good plan! Although I'm going to find it hard to colour match a potential future spray tan :d: I'll just have to guess and buy a shade darker than my usual!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Mar 24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 943
Posted By SquishTheWhale
The little ones from Decathlon- they are £3.99 I...

The little ones from Decathlon- they are £3.99 I think and come in lots of colours. I got a really pretty one a couple of months ago thats green with flowers on. They are the perfect park bag I think...
Forum: General Chat 1 Mar 24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,316
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Hmm maybe I need to look at a tinted moisturiser...

Hmm maybe I need to look at a tinted moisturiser or BB cream then. I just usually prefer a mineral powder type of foundation over a moisturiser. I don't even wear foundation day to day at home but it...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 1 Mar 24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,414
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Wow I love the pictures- that sunset one of the...

Wow I love the pictures- that sunset one of the two of you is a profile pic for sure!
When I hear Cabo it makes me think of the show Selling Sunset as that's where they go on holiday, it always...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 1 Mar 24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 905
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Looking forward to hearing about it! :)

Looking forward to hearing about it! :)
Forum: General Chat 1 Mar 24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,316
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Ladies- foundation when on holiday

Hi ladies (and men if this applies to you!)
What do you do about foundation shade when on holiday and you might have a tan, so your shade is different?
Do you wear your usual one, add some bronzer,...
Forum: General Chat 29 Feb 24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,425
Posted By SquishTheWhale
As far as I know (and she's an over sharer on...

As far as I know (and she's an over sharer on social media, down to the pictures of what he produced) she put him on the potty every morning as a baby and just kept him sat there until he did his...
Forum: General Trip Planning 29 Feb 24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,999
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Packing cubes will be your saviour. They are...

Packing cubes will be your saviour.

They are so easy to pack and unpack, and you could even do one cube with complete outfits for each stop so you are only taking one out every time you unpack. I...
Forum: General Chat 29 Feb 24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,425
Posted By SquishTheWhale
The difference between the way my grandma...

The difference between the way my grandma parented, the way my mother did and the way I do certainly shows times have changed! Every parent does the best they can at the time with the information...
Forum: General Chat 29 Feb 24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,425
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Now this I don't agree with. Potty training is...

Now this I don't agree with. Potty training is about developmental milestones and the physical and mental have to line up before the child is ready- the average age is around 3.
Research shows that...
Forum: General Chat 29 Feb 24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,425
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Definitely- my nephew has additional needs but my...

Definitely- my nephew has additional needs but my sister made it her responsibility to ensure he was potty trained before school, even if it was at 4.5yrs old which is later than most.

Obviously...
Forum: General Chat 27 Feb 24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 832
Posted By SquishTheWhale
We use Krusteaz too and the pancakes are so good...

We use Krusteaz too and the pancakes are so good. We have an induction hob and use butter in the pan
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Feb 24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 336
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Oh same! In my head Malaga was Benidorm and I...

Oh same! In my head Malaga was Benidorm and I have no idea why as its gorgeous. One of my favourite hidden gem ports.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Feb 24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 336
Posted By SquishTheWhale
We're cruising out of Barcelona mid May and I'm...

We're cruising out of Barcelona mid May and I'm planning on bringing mostly summer stuff but also a raincoat, hoodie and a few pairs of lightweight trousers.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 26 Feb 24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,414
Posted By SquishTheWhale
The food looks so lovely! We did a Princess...

The food looks so lovely! We did a Princess cruise in 2018 and the food was fantastic so glad to see it still looks good. I'm interested in doing this kind of itinerary one day so following along!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 24 Feb 24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,778
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Which US agent do you use?

Which US agent do you use?
Forum: General Chat 22 Feb 24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,415
Posted By SquishTheWhale
So agree with this! When you have a level 2 (the...

So agree with this! When you have a level 2 (the most common level) of survey done, they will flag things like they are huge issues and potential deal breakers. Use some common sense, but 90% of the...
Forum: General Chat 21 Feb 24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,415
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Instruct a solicitor immediately. Try a site...

Instruct a solicitor immediately. Try a site called conveyancing index which gives you some comparison quotes, I used them to find mine. Research the actual solicitors it throws up. The estate agent...
Forum: General Chat 21 Feb 24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,415
Posted By SquishTheWhale
There must be a reason you liked these two houses...

There must be a reason you liked these two houses though over the others in similar style and price, so that would be the reason they were popular with others too.

Just stick with it, if these...
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Feb 24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 382
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I've used them a few times for hotels and always...

I've used them a few times for hotels and always had a good experience
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