Category Archives: Lifestyle
A LUXURIOUS DAY ON THE NORTHERN BELLE – THE BRITISH ORIENT EXPRESS
Probably one of the best days I’ve had in a long time. What a wonderful experience! I adore being taken back in time to the wonderful 1930’s! An era I often feel I should have been alive in, where men … Continue reading
HELLO OCTOBER 2021
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. A wonderful day on the British Orient Express – the Northern Belle 2. A spa day at 315 Huddersfield 3. A trip to Daylesford Organic Farm 4. A lovely shopping trip to Meadowhall. … Continue reading
IT’S GOOD TO BE KIND
In the wake of the past 18 months, one of the things that stands out for me the most is seeing the kindness people of the general public show one another in the face of adversity. Being kind and considerate is … Continue reading
A BEAUTIFUL DAY AT HIGHCLERE CASTLE
Oh what a perfect day! My parents, Belle & myself are huge Downton Abbey fans & have been wanting to go to visit Highclere. I can safely say it was one of the best days of the summer and we … Continue reading
HELLO SEPTEMBER 2021
And so, as another lovely Summer comes to an end, I look back at some wonderful experiences my family & I have had and I’m so grateful for all the wonderful people, things & opportunities I have in my life. … Continue reading
HELLO AUGUST 2021
I adore August! I love work & thrive on my career but having the month of August off is always a godsend to me. A month to re charge, for pure family time, doing great things & going to lovely … Continue reading
HELLO JULY 2021
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Tony & I both had our second vaccines 2. I got another exam done towards my final qualification 3. A few lunch dates at one of my favourite places Harveys Bar & Restaurant, … Continue reading
TIPS & IDEAS TO HELP YOU LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE
BE GRATEFUL FOR WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE Being grateful for what you have is one of the best things you can do to lead a positive happy life. If you’re always worried & bothered by what other people have, you’ll … Continue reading
HELLO MAY 2021
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Easter, my favourite time of year plus we can now meet with friends & family outdoors which was lovely. 2. 10 full days off work which after a full term teaching on Zoom … Continue reading
HELLO APRIL 2021
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Isabelle’s 16th Birthday 2. The clocks went forward – lighter nights whoop! 3. We were told we could go back to the studios in April! No more teaching on Zoom!!! 4. I’ve got … Continue reading
HAPPY SWEET SIXTEENTH BELLE!
How on earth am I mum to a 16 year old? On the 1st of March, 16 years ago I gave birth to the love of my life and became a mummy for the first time. It was pure love … Continue reading
HELLO MARCH 2021
I love it when March arrives. Firstly, because the 1st March is my beautiful daughter’s birthday, she is my first born so it was the month I became a Mummy for the first time which is the best thing in … Continue reading
LET GO OF NEGATIVITY TO LEAD A MORE POSITIVE LIFE
Life throws us many Up’s, Down’s & Curve balls over the years so it’s only natural to have times when you feel low or slightly negative. Then, there are those individuals who seem to thrive off negativity and enjoy moaning … Continue reading
THE MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN & TEENS IN LOCKDOWN 3
I first published this post last November but with Lockdown 3 upon us I felt I needed to re post it. So many people are struggling far more in this lockdown but I really feel that teenagers & children are … Continue reading
GETTING MY HOME READY FOR SPRING
There’s still a few weeks until we move the clocks forward & Spring arrives, but it’s a month I love so much & I always start getting my house ready for Spring as soon as my Christmas decorations are down. … Continue reading
HELLO FEBRUARY 2021
It’s February at last!!! Gosh January in lockdown (whilst doing dry January no less!) was looooooong. It’s still cold but somehow things feel a bit more positive & I can’t wait for lighter nights & longer, brighter days. FABULOUS THINGS … Continue reading
STAYING MOTIVATED & BUSY IN LOCKDOWN 3
Since the beginning of January, after chatting with friends, reading people’s social media posts & watching programmes such as This Morning, the general feeling seems to be that this lockdown is much harder than the other 2 and people are … Continue reading
PRACTICING GRATITUDE
I’m writing this on what feels like the 84th of January!!! As 2020 ended and we moved into 2021 there was so much hope & also relief the horrendous year of 2020 was over. Yes of course deep down we … Continue reading
NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS, BETTER ME!
One of the things I love about a New Year is a fresh page, a clean slate to make new goals & plans for the coming year. I’m definitely a planner and a list maker so New Years Resolutions are … Continue reading
10 GOALS TO SET YOURSELF IN 2021
2020 really was a year like no other. I think it’s safe to say we’re all glad to see the back of it and move into a new year. Unfortunately, at the start of 2021 everything isn’t suddenly all going … Continue reading
HELLO JANUARY 2021
So we’ve at last said goodbye to 2020 and saw in the New Year quietly all with great hope that this year will be a far happier year for us all. FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Christmas … Continue reading
21 NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR 2021
To always always appreciate & make the most of family time To make the most of every single day after a year of COVID To not worry about the little things at work that won’t really matter in a couple … Continue reading
20 THINGS I’VE LEARNT IN 2020
1.That people and time matter not money & ‘things 2.That times of adversity bring out the very best in some people and the very worst in others 3. That I will be changing many of my priorities in 2021 4. … Continue reading
10 IMPORTANT LESSONS THIS YEAR HAS TAUGHT ME
2020 Certainly didn’t go how anyone planned it and it really has been a year like no other. We’ve all struggled at various times but some people have definitely had it harder than others which makes you appreciate what you … Continue reading
MAKING THE HOME FESTIVE FOR CHRISTMAS
I was going to put our decorations up at the end of November this year to bring a bit of sparkle to an awful year but, we’ve had a new floor laid in the living room and there’s been a … Continue reading
HELLO DECEMBER 2020
After another month of lockdown & having to go back to teaching on Zoom, I have never been as glad for a month to end in my life. I absolutely hate wishing time away, but November was a very testing … Continue reading
THE MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN & TEENS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC & LOCKDOWN
This year has undoubtedly been one of the hardest most people have ever had to endure and it’s certainly not over yet. It’s been tough for families all trying to work from home, people who live alone not seeing anyone … Continue reading
FINDING MY CONFIDENCE
As a dancer & performer as a child, a professional dancer in my late teens and my twenties & then a dance teacher/business owner from being 30, putting myself out there, performing in front of people and appearing confident has … Continue reading
THINGS TO MAKE US HAPPY THIS AUTUMN/WINTER
Ok, so the build up to Christmas may be very different this year, no parties & events to look forward to, theatre trips non-existent, gathering with friends & families postponed to a later date but, I for one am still … Continue reading
YORKSHIRE RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH – TATTU LEEDS
Luckily, just before the November Lockdown, Isabelle and I had a wonderful evening at Tattu restaurant in Leeds. I’ve been wanting to visit Tattu in Leeds for a long time and I had booked for the 4 of us to … Continue reading
