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OWNING A CAVACHON DOG & HOW IT’S CHANGED MY LIFE
meandmybelle - September 18, 2020Around 4 years ago my husband Tony & our children Isabelle & Max were constantly nagging me to agree to us getting a puppy, but I really wasn’t keen. Tony...
HELLO SEPTEMBER 2020
meandmybelle - August 31, 2020Well it really is back to reality with a bump this month. Belle and Max are ready to go back to school, I’m back teaching in the studios & Tony...
SKILLS I’VE LEARNT IN LOCKDOWN
meandmybelle - August 28, 2020On Thursday 19th March we were told schools & businesses were closing and we all had to go home. As a dance teacher and owner of a Theatre School I...
POST LOCKDOWN BLUES
meandmybelle - August 28, 2020Life is slowly starting to get ‘back to normal’ or, the most said phrase of the moment ‘the new normal’ and instead of feeling happy about it, these last couple...
RICK STEIN’S FISH
meandmybelle - August 16, 2020FALMOUTH, CORNWALL We were lucky enough to spend a few glorious days in Cornwall this Summer & even more lucky to be there when the beautiful weather appeared. One of...
ERIC’S RESTAURANT
meandmybelle - August 16, 2020HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE This year Tony & I celebrate our 17th Wedding Anniversary and our restaurant of choice was the fabulous Eric’s in Lindley, Huddersfield. We’ve dined here many times...
BACK TO CENTER PARCS – OUR HAPPY PLACE
meandmybelle - August 16, 2020We’ve been going to Center Parcs annually since Isabelle was a baby and we all love it. It’s always been a lovely break away for us along with our holidays...
A WEEKEND IN BEAUTIFUL CORNWALL
meandmybelle - August 4, 2020As lockdown restrictions began to lift, I was still in the thick of having to run my entire dance school online with no light at the end of the tunnel....
HELLO AUGUST 2020
meandmybelle - August 3, 2020FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. More relaxation of Lockdown rules which enabled us to go out more & see more people 2. Going back to one of my...
WHATS HAPPENING TO OUR WORLD WEEK 17
meandmybelle - July 19, 2020AT HOME IN ISOLATION DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DAY 112 – MONNDAY 13TH JULY As most lockdown restrictions are being lifted, this is going to be my last week of...
BUYING CLOTHES IN YOUR 40’S
meandmybelle - July 16, 2020Dress from Silk Fred On my 40th birthday I had a fabulous figure and wore a stunning dress to my party. In the 5 years that came after my 40th...
WHATS HAPPENING TO OUR WORLD WEEK 16
meandmybelle - July 12, 2020AT HOME IN ISOLATION DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DAY 105- MONDAY 6TH JULY I drove over to my studios for the first time today to see that everything was ok...
SMALL CHANGES THAT CHANGED MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER
meandmybelle - July 11, 2020Once I reached 40 I was determined to make some permanent changes in my life! Suddenly at 40 you feel like you should be a ‘real grown up’ and certain...
PERMANENT CHANGES I NEED TO MAKE FOR THE BETTER AFTER LOCKDOWN
meandmybelle - July 7, 2020It has certainly been a strange past few months for everyone! Covid has brought with it heartache, stress, worry, loneliness, financial hardship and many other repercussions that will materialize over...
WHATS HAPPENING TO OUR WORLD WEEK 15
meandmybelle - July 5, 2020AT HOME IN ISOLATION DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DAY 98- MONDAY 29TH JUNE I've decided I'm going to carry on this Lockdown diary for another couple of weeks then stop...
HELLO JULY 2020
meandmybelle - July 1, 2020FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Lots of evenings in our new Lay z spa 2. More freedom to see family & friends 3. Glorious weather after a very...
WEEK 14 – WHAT’S HAPPENING TO OUR WORLD? AT HOME IN ISOLATION DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS
meandmybelle - June 29, 2020DAY 92 - MONDAY 22ND JUNEAfter a gorgeous weekend, I've spent the day pottering in the garden which I'm really enjoying at the moment. I then went to one of...
MY BEST LIFE ADVICE
meandmybelle - June 27, 2020I love podcasts whilst I'm driving and I've recently discovered Grazia Life Advice podcast which interviews women with something to say and asks them to pass on the best 6...
WEEK 13 – WHAT’S HAPPENING TO OUR WORLD? AT HOME IN ISOLATION DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS
meandmybelle - June 23, 2020DAY 85 - MONDAY 15TH JUNEToday is my parents 52nd Wedding Anniversary so I've had an afternoon tea delivered to them which they loved. We're going to pop round for...
WHAT I’VE LEARNT IN LOCKDOWN 2020
meandmybelle - June 19, 2020I'm good at boosting people up when they're lowI'm a good listenerFamily time is beyond preciousSome changes in lockdown have been for the better and I'll be sticking to themJust...
WEEK 12 – WHAT’S HAPPENING TO OUR WORLD? AT HOME IN ISOLATION DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS
meandmybelle - June 15, 2020DAY 78 - MONDAY 8TH JUNEA few more restrictions lifted this week but it's still very confusing. The weather is awful too which is making people feel a bit flat....
WEEK 11 – WHAT’S HAPPENING TO OUR WORLD? AT HOME IN ISOLATION DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS
meandmybelle - June 7, 2020DAY 71 – MONDAY 1ST JUNEJune, how on earth did that happen?Another lovely sunny day! Belle & Max were back on with their school work today and got on with...
HELLO JUNE 2020
meandmybelle - June 1, 2020Two months in lockdown and although it's a horrendous time for so many people I am definitely taking a lot of positives from it too. Learning new skills, family time...
WEEK 10 – WHAT’S HAPPENING TO OUR WORLD? AT HOME IN ISOLATION DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS
meandmybelle - May 31, 2020DAY 64 - MONDAY 25TH MAYBank Holiday Monday & the weather has been glorious! I've has such a lovely day and it's been one of the best 'Lockdown' days!Sunshine, a...
MY LIFE IN BEAUTY
meandmybelle - May 30, 2020FIRST MAKEUP & BEAUTY REGIMESI started wearing makeup in my early teens (although as a dancer I'd worn it from a very young age on stage) and I remember the...
WEEK 9 – WHAT’S HAPPENING TO OUR WORLD? AT HOME IN ISOLATION DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS
meandmybelle - May 24, 2020DAY 58 - MONDAY 18TH MAYIsabelle & Max have both been great at getting on with their work today & I'm really proud of them both.I popped around to one...
