A #ThankGoodness Optiwell Treat: Win a £350 Luxury Hotel Break

It’s fair to say that being a parent is bloody hard. Whether you’re a single mum or an attached dad or a legal guardian, the responsibility of being in charge of small human beings is massive and something you can rarely escape.

There have been times where even the smallest of parent-based responsibilities have freaked me out: I remember once writing a shopping list soon after Hux had been weaned and feeling totally overwhelmed with the pure responsibility of feeding two kids three healthy balanced meals a day. I mean, that’s not a huge task in itself, but when you factor in a 50-hour work week, a daily load of laundry, the constant picking up of LEGO and a healthy dose of sleep deprivation it can all seem a bit much.

I think if I didn’t have my short respite periods, my fortnightly weekends off or my trips away with the children, I’d go properly mad.

Which is why I always leap at the chance to relax and enjoy myself wherever possible. So when my friends at Optiwell said “hey, you’ve had a busy summer, fancy bringing the kids to celebrate our #ThankGoodness campaign at a gorgeous countryside hotel?” I said YES PLEASE WHERE DO I SIGN UP?!

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We popped off in the car one sunny Thursday, motoring over to my old stomping ground of Worcestershire to meet up with a group of lovely bloggers and Optiwell representatives, ready to relax and have some fun.

You might remember me talking about Optiwell before: it’s a yoghurt drink new to the UK market, one our family has previously enjoyed at the breakfast table. At only 64 calories per 200ml it’s a really brilliant snack for busy women like me who may otherwise find themselves turning to Hobnobs or Haribo (guilty) for that 3pm hunger/boredom pang, and I was excited to learn more about it as a snack rather than a breakfast.

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#ThankGoodness Optiwell

Arriving at The Elms in time for afternoon tea on the most gloriously warm day was such a treat. We were joined by Katie from Mummy Daddy and Me Makes Three, Aby from You Baby Me Mummy, Emma from Brummy Mummy of Two, Katie from Pouting in Heels and Sarah From Taming Twins. I have to say that whoever came up with that guestlist was inspired: though I knew only a couple of the other mums previously our little group got on like a house on fire, I don’t think we stopped laughing the entire time. It was really a delight to be in the company of such warm and inspiring women.

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As soon as the cakes were demolished – including this gorgeous Raspberry Loaf cake with the Optiwell-inspired recipe from the talented Sarah – the children were despatched to play together in the orchard as the mums gossiped and laughed over more rounds of tea. We were duly collected for our spa treatments one at a time; pedicure for Hux, manicure for Elfie and the loveliest back and shoulder massage for me. I could feel the stress evaporating!

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Soon after, our children were rounded up by The Elms’s nursery staff for a very special outdoors cooking lesson and feast in the last of the sunshine, as we looked on and enjoyed how happily they all played together. Having visited a Mark Warner resort this year – arguably one of the best holidays for childcare I’ve ever seen – I was interested to see what nursery staff at a UK-based hotel would be like.

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I was nothing but impressed at the standard of childcare here, the children were engaged and happy with all the activities laid on for them and I was amazed that such brilliant childcare facilities were available at such a high-end British hotel.

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After the children’s tea it was off to check-in and get ready for dinner. Our room was magnificent, Hux: “our bath has PAWS!!”, and there was much excitement-slash-debate over who would get to sleep in the super-cool camp bed in our room (Hux won). It’s always brilliant to not have to compromise on luxury when you stay in family-friendly hotels in the UK, and I thought The Elms thoroughly hit the mark with their well-appointed rooms, comfortable communal areas and brilliant facilities.

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In what felt like the absolute height of decadence, I again dropped the children off with the nursery nurses for a slumber party with their new friends in their PJs. While they ate buckets of sweets, gave each other glitter tattoos and enjoyed a disco and a movie we were to relax over a three course meal and wine. HEAVEN. There were even candles, you guys! Between the other mums on the trip and the lovely Optiwell ladies I could not have been in better company, and my salmon starter, steak main course and chocolate pudding was thoroughly enjoyed.

#ThankGoodness Optiwell

#ThankGoodness Optiwell

Whizzing my sugar-high children to bed for 9.30pm I happily sunk into that paw-footed bath with a glass of wine and a couple of vintage episodes of Peep Show. Perfection.

Breakfast the next day was just as fun with the kids tearing around the banquet table after each other as we drank yet more tea and enjoyed each other’s company (and the odd bottle of Optiwell!). The weather had turned so the planned kids’ teddy bear treasure hunt was moved inside – just as well as Elfie and her new cronies had found all the clues the day before.

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We were treated to sandwiches and more lovely cake for lunch, and before long it was time to say a sad goodbye to our new friends. We were waved off with a beautiful goody bag for each of us, very full tummies and a head full of happy memories. I am so thankful that my job allows us to have experiences like this and Optiwell truly treated us like Queens (and princesses and princes); the experience of this beautiful hotel and such wonderful company was just what we needed to conclude our lovely summer.

The Elms is part of the Luxury Family Hotels group, who have properties all over the UK. In partnership, Optiwell and the Luxury Family Hotels Group are offering one lucky winner £350 to spend on a stay in one of their beautiful hotels! All you have to do is enter below to be in with a chance of winning. Good luck!

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Competition ends at midnight on 28th September 2016. The prize will be administered by Optiwell/Luxury Family Hotels group and there is no cash alternative. 

Huge thank-yous to Optiwell for working with MTT and treating us to this magnificent stay at The Elms. 

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194 Comments

  1. I would say #ThankGoodness when ever my parents or in laws offer to have M so we can head into London to stay at a gorgeous hotel with room service!

    Posted 9.14.16 Reply
  2. Jules wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my friends I’ve made since having my girl. There for me no matter the time of day, no conversation topic out of bounds and certainly no judging.

    Posted 9.14.16 Reply
  3. Laura McDonald wrote:

    I would say #thankgoodness to my husband who puts up with me working very long hours and helps so much with our daughter and things around the house. Would be lovely to treat him.

    Posted 9.14.16 Reply
  4. #thankgoodness for my mum who has come to the rescue so many times over the past few months, who since having children myself I have so much more respect for.
    Also that photo of Hux having a pedicure is everything, he looks so chilled!

    Posted 9.14.16 Reply
  5. Amy wrote:

    #thankgoodness for friends with kids, who know what it’s like to need to talk at a million miles an hour, constantly pausing to referee tittle tattling, while nursing cold coffee even more thankful to those with DL passes- #thankgoodness for soft play!

    Posted 9.14.16 Reply
  6. Laura Banks wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for taking my shoes off after a long day at work

    Posted 9.14.16 Reply
  7. Hayley Todd wrote:

    I always say #ThankGoodness on a Friday evening, after a manic working week, juggling a very stressful and hectic job with 2 beautiful girls, when the girls are tucked up in bed and I know I have a lovely weekend off work. I snuggle up on the sofa after a long soak in the bath, in nice cosy PJ’s, a mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream, bar of my favourite chocolate and either a good book or a film!

    Posted 9.14.16 Reply
  8. Philippa wrote:

    #thankgoodness for wine in the fridge and a comfy sofa!

    Posted 9.14.16 Reply
  9. cheryl hadfield wrote:

    #thankgoodness for weekends so I can get time to relax with my family, juggling work and homelife sometimes gets rather hectic

    Posted 9.14.16 Reply
  10. Nuala Rees wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for my little family who make me feel so lucky my little boy who always makes me smile. My husband for standing by me and helping me so much cant thank him enough. I am so lucky and happy they are in my life I am so #ThankGoodness

    Posted 9.14.16 Reply
  11. Claire Tucker wrote:

    How would you say #ThankGoodness and relax?

    After everyone is in bed I have a mug of tea and a square of dark chocolate and enjoy a moments quiet

    Posted 9.15.16 Reply
  12. clair downham wrote:

    i would say #ThankGoodness for the fantastic family holiday we have just had

    Posted 9.15.16 Reply
  13. Clara Cort wrote:

    with a big hug and chocolate

    Posted 9.16.16 Reply
  14. Kate wrote:

    Honestly? I like to say #thankgoodness for still being in one piece after a very turbulent few years. I’m thankful for the support of a few and to the inner strength I have – which I’m pretty sure I got from mum. :) X

    Posted 9.16.16 Reply
  15. Audrey wrote:

    #thankgoodness for a job that I love, 2 amazing children, the best friends ever and a wonderful family <3
    However it's 9.30pm on a Friday and I'm already in bed, totally exhausted! Haaa the single mum life! ;)

    Posted 9.16.16 Reply
  16. Sophie Roberts wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for my mum being my absolute rock! I love to relax with a good book and chocolates :)

    Posted 9.16.16 Reply
  17. #ThankGoodness for cider, chocolate, friends, hugs and all the little luxuries in life which make me feel very lucky to be alive

    Posted 9.17.16 Reply
  18. Janice Papworth wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness and relax with a school friend whom I’ve know for so long I don’t have to worry about being judged and can relax. We love to spend the day at the spa whilst our husbands do ‘boy stuff’ with our children

    Posted 9.17.16 Reply
  19. Sam McKean wrote:

    I pour myself a glass of red wine, get cosy on the sofa and put on my favourite box set #thankgoodness

    Posted 9.17.16 Reply
  20. #thankgoodness my heart is still beating and slip between clean sheets with a magazine and a green tea

    Posted 9.17.16 Reply
  21. Natalie Crossan wrote:

    #ThankGoodness every night when my daughter falls asleep!

    Posted 9.17.16 Reply
  22. Sharon Williams wrote:

    #ThankGoodness to my amazing friends and family that have helped me out with emergency childcare etc and made me feel that I’m not alone. I couldn’t do half of the things I do without them x

    Posted 9.17.16 Reply
  23. Chrissie Curtis wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness after a long day by having a long soak in the tub and putting on PJs and Slippers especially now the seasons are changing!

    Posted 9.17.16 Reply
  24. frances hopkins wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness when I get home and someone has made dinner

    Posted 9.18.16 Reply
  25. Reija wrote:

    #thankgoodness for family, sunshine and seaside

    Posted 9.18.16 Reply
  26. #ThankGoodness for a day with no tears and happy faces and of course a long nap!!

    Posted 9.18.16 Reply
  27. karen hutchinson wrote:

    #ThankGoodness- cuddled up with a cup of tea reading stories to my son

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  28. I say #Thankgoodness fir my son getting good as level results

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  29. I say #Thankgoodness for my son getting good as level results

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  30. kim plant wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for a day of work today

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  31. Such a fab couple of days, loved getting to chat more and hope we can do it again soon. #dubstep

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  32. Janice Williams wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness for date nights

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  33. Fiona K wrote:

    I would say #ThankGoodness and relax after a long day’s work at the office and once the household chores are completed

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  34. Natasha M wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my health & children and relax after a long day rushing around

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  35. Lisa evans wrote:

    I say #thankgoodness for my health and happiness

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  36. amy bondoc wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for good health and my wonderful family!

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  37. Paul Towers wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for my healthy, happy, now at school 4 year old :-)

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  38. Leah wrote:

    #Thankgoodness for being blessed with a beautiful family

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  39. I’d say #ThankGoodness by enjoying an hour’s quiet time in a long hot bath with my Kindle!

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  40. Kate Knight wrote:

    #ThankGoodness by having a bath and a good book

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  41. Victoria N wrote:

    I would say #thankgoodness by enjoying a quiet cup of tea with chocolate and a book after the kids have gone to bed

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  42. Rachael wrote:

    I would say #ThankGoodness while relaxing in a giant bubble bath.

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  43. Nicola Biven wrote:

    After a long week of work and family life nothing says #ThankGoodness and relax like feet up with a glass of wine and a good box set !!

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  44. helen tovell wrote:

    #ThankGoodness with a glass of wine and the next episode of my tv show at the end of the day

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  45. Fozia Akhtar wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for the love in my life

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  46. Cherry Edwards wrote:

    #ThankGoodness and then quick shower, pop on my comfies , make a nice cup of tea and on with a girlie film.

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  47. Rebecca Turner wrote:

    #thankgoodness for the times when I come home from work and my boyfriend has tidied and made dinner (it’s a rarity!)

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  48. Jane wrote:

    I would say #thankgoodness for friends picking you up when you are down.

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  49. Bob Clark wrote:

    I would say #thankgoodness for a Walnut Whip – washed down with a cold beer or glass of fizzy

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  50. sam macaree wrote:

    #thankgoodness that my 19 year old cat who was given less than a week to live has survived 6 weeks so far and is back to her old self :)

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  51. barbara daniels wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my family who are all healthy and happy

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  52. andrea smith wrote:

    I would say #thankgoodness for my wonderful parents who stepped in and have supported us since I lost my husband 16 years ago when my children were just babies

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  53. Laura wrote:

    #ThankGoodness and relax when we’ve finally got homework done and the little ones are in bed

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  54. Zoe C wrote:

    I would say #ThankGoodness to my husband for always been there for me and we would go away for the weekend taking the kids

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  55. I would say #ThankGoodness to my fiance for helping me with the stresses of wedding planning and treat him to a weekend spa trip to relax

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  56. emma walters wrote:

    i know i always #ThankGoodness when i have a busy morning and my daughter has slept through the night!

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  57. Emma Rawlinson wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness for all the wonderful days out with friends, and then recover from them with a relaxing film night and a big bar of chocolate :)

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  58. Julie Booth wrote:

    I would say #thankgoodness for my health, my family, my life- ? am thankful for everything!

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  59. Sarah Mackay wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my mum who takes me to my hospital appointents

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  60. Mark Dabbs wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my Mum who is the darling of my world, and couldn’t anything more to make it better.

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  61. Maggie Coates wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for sunny days when I can relax in the garden reading a book and sipping wine

    Posted 9.19.16 Reply
  62. Phil Darling wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for cool evenings after hot days

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  63. Ellie Wood wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for a long hot bath at the end of the day, and also for my family but after the bath.

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  64. Amber Rossi wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for the weekend and wine!

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  65. mark bradbury wrote:

    #ThankGodness for my girlfriend always being there for me.

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  66. Darren wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for my family who make my world amazing

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  67. Chris Michael wrote:

    I #ThankGoodness for my family

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  68. Jo Carroll wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness for all my close friends and family who really make day to day living possible and enjoyable. x

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  69. Jen Schofield wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for my boyfriends great cooking!

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  70. JODIE BEAUMONT wrote:

    for friday night to relax!

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  71. TRACY MANNING wrote:

    I would say #ThankGoodness to a beautiful hotel room and comfy bed after a fabulous day sight seeing in london all thanks to Optiwell Luxury Family Hotels Group

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  72. Emma Hutton wrote:

    #thankgoodness for chocolate hobnobs and a cup of tea for 5 mins of blissful relaxation :)

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  73. Richard Tyler wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for weekend family time for smiles & laughter :)

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  74. Maria P wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for the cheerful time with my daughter and husband :)

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  75. James Harris wrote:

    The only way I can #ThankGoodness and relax is by being away from my normal environment, where I don’t have to worry about washing, washing up, putting things away, hovering, cleaning etc., etc. Basically, I need a holiday!

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  76. Lorraine Foster wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my mum, who helps out when one of the kids are poorly x

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  77. Catherine Macnab wrote:

    #THANKGOODNESS For my flatmates – they are wonderful

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  78. I would say #ThankGoodness and relax by sticking on my comfy PJ’s after a long soak in the tub, light up a yankee candle and enjoy a brandy and coke with my feet up for a change. with 3 kids I am on them more than off even a week after surgery on my spine

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  79. Terrie-Ann Wright wrote:

    I would put on a new pair of PJ’s make a nice cup of hot chocolate and sit down with a book and relax.

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  80. Neil Aston wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my gorgeous wife Becky – for keeping me going when I’m busy and
    stressed!

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  81. Lindsey graty wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my beautiful family, my husband and my gorgeous children

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  82. Tina Cleveland wrote:

    I would say #ThankGoodness to my sister when she has my two children so me and my husband can go to warmer climes for my husband who has Cold Agluttinin

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  83. Lewis Clark wrote:

    #Thankgoodness for my beautiful family ????

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  84. Hilda Wright wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for lovely places to go out walking, and then coming home to some amazing food and good company!

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  85. Joanne Baldwin wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for child-friendly holidays with entertainment and fun for the kids! Makes holidays truly relaxing for us parents!

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  86. Janice wrote:

    by watching a nice family film

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  87. maureen findley wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for wine and bubble baths

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  88. kellyjo walters wrote:

    #thankgoodness for health and love

    Posted 9.20.16 Reply
  89. Solange wrote:

    #thankgoodness for a good book and a hot bath.

    Posted 9.21.16 Reply
  90. michelle o'neill wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my children x i got something right x

    Posted 9.21.16 Reply
  91. Susan Hoggett wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my husband and children always loving me and i can love them

    Posted 9.21.16 Reply
  92. Lisa Wilkinson wrote:

    I’d go for a walk a long the coast with my husband and daughter #ThankGoodness

    Posted 9.21.16 Reply
  93. I’d say #thankgoodness with a nice meal and a good book :)

    Posted 9.21.16 Reply
  94. Smithster wrote:

    #thankgoodness I’ve got a husband who will share all things children with me 50/50 and that we can relax with a nice meal st the table

    Posted 9.21.16 Reply
  95. Frances Smith wrote:

    #thankgoodness for mum chats on the school run – great start to the day! We like to relax in a sunny pub garden with a G&T

    Posted 9.22.16 Reply
  96. jules eley wrote:

    when i have done everything that needs doing like kids baths, stories, dinner, washing up, washing put away I grab a cup of tea and put on a movie and say #thankgoodness its my time!

    Posted 9.22.16 Reply
  97. Michael wrote:

    #ThankGoodness my bus home from work has arrived on time and i can then relax

    Posted 9.22.16 Reply
  98. Natalie Evans wrote:

    A nice peaceful soak in the bath when the kids go to bed is my #thankgoodness

    Posted 9.22.16 Reply
  99. leanne weir wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for getting woken up at 6 every morning by more boys

    Posted 9.22.16 Reply
  100. Emma Jones wrote:

    I would have to say #ThankGoodness for my amazing Hubby and our 4 children. Been through a hell of a lot in our 18 years together, but is has always only brought us closer together #luckylady!

    Posted 9.22.16 Reply
  101. Tammy Westrup wrote:

    #ThankGoodness I have my hubby for support through thick and thin!

    Posted 9.22.16 Reply
  102. Victoria Prince wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for wonderfully supportive parents, and a cupboard well stocked with chocolate!

    Posted 9.23.16 Reply
  103. Sarah Brokenshire wrote:

    #Thankgoodness for a nice glass of bubbly and a warm bubble bath on a Friday night! xxx

    Posted 9.23.16 Reply
  104. Carolin wrote:

    Bedtime, #ThankGodness for bedtime – at least sometimes ;)

    Posted 9.23.16 Reply
  105. Michaela Jennings wrote:

    #thankgoodness for nights out with cocktails giving me a night off from been mummy

    Posted 9.25.16 Reply
  106. Thank goodness for a cup of coffee! And my espresso machine :D

    Posted 9.25.16 Reply
  107. John Ettery wrote:

    I would say #ThankGoodness for Marvellous Marj ( my darling wife) for making my life so wonderful

    Posted 9.25.16 Reply
  108. Jade wrote:

    #Thankgoodness for having two amazing healthy children, that have made my world complete! And thank goodness for my wonderful mum xx

    Posted 9.25.16 Reply
  109. Carly Belsey wrote:

    I say thank goodness for having some amazing people around me all the time, and beautiful children and thank goodness and relax when work is over! :-)

    Posted 9.25.16 Reply
  110. emily omara wrote:

    #ThankGoodness to my partner who is fun and cooks for me when im wanting a treat!

    Posted 9.25.16 Reply
  111. Karen Barrett wrote:

    When I know that my family are all safe and well #ThankGoodness

    Posted 9.25.16 Reply
  112. nichola clark wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my family :)

    Posted 9.25.16 Reply
  113. Gemma Massey wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my family and chug Arthur I love them all xx

    Posted 9.26.16 Reply
  114. Laura Harrison wrote:

    #thankgoodness to have found such an amazing and kind boyfriend who is also my carer. Thank you for the chance xxx

    Posted 9.26.16 Reply
  115. Kellly Hemmings wrote:

    I say #Thankgoodness when I get to speak to my mum who lives in Australia & I miss her like mad

    Posted 9.26.16 Reply
  116. Simone Kilshaw wrote:

    I would say #ThankGoodness to my partner who understands how hard it is to be a stay at home mum to our one year old. And #ThankGoodness for the fab coffees he makes me !!!

    Posted 9.26.16 Reply
  117. I’d say #thankgoodness for craft beer and a lovely boyfriend in a doggy friendly pub!

    Posted 9.26.16 Reply
  118. Michelle Ptak wrote:

    #thankgoodness for the health & happiness of my family x

    Posted 9.26.16 Reply
  119. Dave Wills wrote:

    Id say #thank goodness for a bit of peace …lovely to see the family though !

    Posted 9.26.16 Reply
  120. Michelle Jenkins wrote:

    #thankgoodness to have found such fabulous friends especially relaxing in the hot tub with a good wine!

    Posted 9.26.16 Reply
  121. Dale Dow wrote:

    Once the kids are in bed and I can relax in front of Netflix

    Posted 9.26.16 Reply
  122. Brenda Wilkes wrote:

    I would say #thankgoodness for the opportunity to take a short break from my daily routine!

    Posted 9.26.16 Reply
  123. paula cheadle wrote:

    I say #thankgoodness when my daughter say’s shae will have my grandson for the weekend, as my grandson lives with me

    Posted 9.26.16 Reply
  124. Louise Evans wrote:

    I say #thankgoodness for drink! only joking!!!

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  125. KARL BOROWY wrote:

    #ThankGoodnessa good book

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  126. Lucy Chester wrote:

    I would say #ThankGoodness when it is Friday night and work has finished for that week and I can enjoy the weekend with my boys

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  127. Oksana Fitzgerald wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness for my family. Love relaxing in a hot tab in a nice cottage

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  128. jayne hall wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my lovely cats and daughters

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  129. Claire Appleton wrote:

    I #ThankGoodness for our monthly special family nights when me, my partner and our two children stay up and watch a movie with lots of munchies

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  130. Cristín Williams wrote:

    My favourite way to say #thankgoodness and relax is with a good cup of tea and a chance to colour, I love how when I colour I am able to completely clear my mind of all background thoughts and completely relax

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  131. Niki Clifton wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for long hot soak at the end of the day after the kiddies are tucked up in bed x

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  132. Ross Skinner wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for a nice bath at the end of a long day

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  133. steph lovatt wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness when all children are in school/play school, I don’t get much time to myself so make the most of the 3 hours twice a week when I’m alone

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  134. donna l jones wrote:

    #ThankGoodness when l take my shoes of after a long day

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  135. Melissa Lee wrote:

    I would say #thankgoodness while in a hot bubble bath sipping some champers

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  136. Vicky Varley wrote:

    #ThankGoodness to my mam and dad for always being there to help!

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  137. Alison MacDonald wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for times of quiet peace and companionship with hubby :)

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  138. Ruth Wollerton wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for amazing friends who give me a dose of sanity when my boys are mad, and for those amazing hugs and kisses my boys give me.

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  139. Libby Noack wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for my Husband and Family and relax spending time with them :)

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  140. Julie Camm wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness on a Friday evening when the working week is over, and I put my feet up with a glass of wine and the TV

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  141. vicky collins wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my mum

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  142. Jayne Townson wrote:

    I would say #ThankGoodness at the end of a busy day, as I put my feet up to relax on the sofa.

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  143. Karen Howden wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my partner who looks after me whenever I am ill

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  144. Sarah Parker wrote:

    I #thankgoodness for a lovely bath with my book and a glass of red wine :)

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  145. Stuart Old wrote:

    #thankgoodness to my wife for being there for me

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  146. caroline james wrote:

    I’d say #ThankGoodness by booking a cheeky weekend away for my Husband and I.

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  147. Jon Court wrote:

    #thankgoodness for daily gratitude, decent connections and decent, helpful people!

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  148. Faye Reed wrote:

    I #ThankGoodness for having two happy, healthy children but I love relaxing with a cup of tea, reading my favourite blogs while they’re napping x

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  149. Tammy Neal wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness for looking after my partner and making sure he is well! xx

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  150. amanda greensmith wrote:

    i would say #ThankGoodness to my hubby for always being there for me

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  151. Anneka Hulse wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for Grandparents to give me a break from my little man now and again

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  152. Tina Glover wrote:

    #Thankgodness and relax on saturday when our daughter does 2 hours of dance and my hubby plays football. I get to curl up with a good book or catch up on the blogs I follow in peace :-). Your stay looked amazing btw xx

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  153. Lee Woodward wrote:

    #Thankgoodness when i see a beautiful lady bringing up her children brilliantly, make you relaise not everyone is ”jeremy kyle” also sweetie for some reason my twitter tweet link came out as ”tom hiddlestone & taylor swift are not together”???? (i have no idea how that happened) heres the link to my tweet xx https://twitter.com/themasta10/status/780797370988687361

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  154. FARIDAH BROOKER wrote:

    I would say #thankgoodness and relax after a hard week at work. I just want to sit down (after standing all week) and have a bit of peace and quiet.

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  155. Cerys John wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for putting PJ’s on after a long day at work :)

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  156. melanie crumpton wrote:

    #thankgoodness for the weekend after a hard week at work!

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  157. Stuart Dunlop wrote:

    #thankgoodness FOR MY LOVING FAMILY AND ALL THE GOOD TIMES…

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  158. Sara Owen wrote:

    I would say #thankgodness for my mum, she works fulltime but still helps by watching my 5 year old so i can work too, would be lost without her

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  159. ang hedley wrote:

    I’d say #ThankGoodness and relax when my four sons are asleep and my hubby is watching football and not mithering to use the ‘quiet time’ for Nookie :P Nice Bath in peace and Hot chocolate

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  160. Meena Hindmarch wrote:

    I say #thankgoodness and relax after bedtime when I sit down with a hot chocolate and good book.

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  161. Bernadette K wrote:

    Definitely #thankgoodness they always go back to school after a looooong summer holiday! ;-)

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  162. Katy Bulcock wrote:

    #thankgoodness for bed time is the way i feel today lol :)

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  163. Laura Findlay wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness for lovely family and friends x

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  164. Rachel Bonness wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for my boyfriend who has helped through a horrible illness the past few weeks. Would love to treat him

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  165. Lynn Doe wrote:

    #thankgoodness this day is nearly over!!

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  166. Lindy Hine wrote:

    #thankgoodness For walks on the lovely Cornish Coast – followed by a glass of wine in front of the log burner! :)

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  167. Joanne Heath wrote:

    #Thankgoodness for cuddles with my little ones after after school club and a husband who makes me a cuppa every weekday so I can function! Thank goodness for this competition to mentally imagine myself here with all the family having fun! X

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  168. Holly Walker wrote:

    #Thankgoodness for my child making it to her first birthday and for our little family being happy and healthy

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  169. Diana wrote:

    #thankgoodness it’s time for bed!

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  170. #ThankGoodness My mums asked the kids over for a sleep over.

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  171. Gill Mitchell wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness the kids are in bed and chill out with a glass of wine and a good film :D

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  172. Charlotte Jones wrote:

    I would say #ThankGoodness for my family – everyone is amazing! :)

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  173. Keshia Esgate wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for my lovely husband who always looks after me. A night away and a bottle of wine would do the trick!

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  174. Rebecca Hussey wrote:

    #ThankGoodness I have such an amazing family who are always there to support me

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  175. Mel Turner wrote:

    Thank goodness for a bath in peace

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  176. karen wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for my amazing Mum who looks after literally everybody. I would love to thank her with afternoon tea in a posh hotel!

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  177. Jenny Jones wrote:

    I would say #ThankGoodness for my family that is my mum, sister and my 2 boys they are my blessings

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  178. Sophie Marie Cartwright wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness at 5.30pm on a friday when i go to pick the little one up after work at after school club…. #ThankGoodness we survived another week ;-) Looks like you all had a fab time!

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  179. jackie beckett wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for my 2 healthy grandchildren they make everyday so much better

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  180. Emma wrote:

    A bubble bath

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  181. Amanda Johnson wrote:

    I would say #ThankGoodness to the little things in life that make me smile, they are very precious and often make such a difference to my day

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  182. joanne cox wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for my beautiful children!

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  183. Laura Tonks wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for a warm cozy bed! Anddddd relaxxxx! x

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  184. Michelle Stokes wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for locks on the bathroom door

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  185. I see my see my say #ThankGoodness and relax when i see my lovely family around me having a happy time x x

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  186. Lynsey Buchanan wrote:

    #thankgoodness to my college buddies who give me support during my studies

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  187. Sinead Eileen Colyn wrote:

    #thankgoodness for my 2 closest friends who are also work colleague so I’m with them everyday! Talk about being in each other’s pockets haha! X

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  188. Katherine Lucas wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for all my family and friends in my life

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  189. Melanie Burton wrote:

    #ThankGoodness to my fiancé doing the cooking for me

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  190. Kirsti Peters wrote:

    I say #ThankGoodness for a fabulous family and opening a nice bottle of red

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  191. Jamie C Millard wrote:

    #ThankGoodness for lots of quality, fun times with the family and those relaxing ‘me’ times on my own.

    Posted 9.27.16 Reply
  192. Eve ogden wrote:

    I say #thankgoodness to my sister in law who has just had my niece and works very hard bringing up my newborn niece and my 17 month old nephew bless her she needs a break

    Posted 9.28.16 Reply
  193. Kirsti Peters wrote:

    Who won, cannot seem to find the announcement?

    Posted 1.14.17 Reply
    • alice wrote:

      Hi Kirsti, we didn’t announce the name of the winner but they were notified and prize delivered.

      Posted 1.17.17 Reply