7 Back-to-school lesson ideas for more home schooling after half term

February 18, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

Even though half-term is finishing soon, many youngsters will continue to be home-schooled next week. So, if you need some ideas to keep your kids entertained and educated over the coming month, here are some activities and lessons you might want to try…

The anticipation of Strictly… lets dance!

September 16, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

It’s that in-between week. That Saturday after the launch but before the live shows start. I’ve watched the Strictly Come Dancing intro launch show and it’s got me hungry for more glitz, glamour and epic dancing. But for now, we wait.

Best wedding & party songs of all-time

November 5, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Weddings and parties are wonderful occasions. If you talk to practically anyone about their favourite experiences the chances are, somebody’s wedding day or anniversary party will be on that list. I’ve been to a couple of weddings already this year and the best part was dancing the night away with my friends. And I cannot […]

A Valentine’s Day to remember in Blackpool

February 24, 2015.Reading time 14 minutes.

Hi everyone, I’m back from the most amazing holiday and can’t wait to tell you all about it. After 14 years together my husband and I took our first ever ‘proper’ holiday lasting a full 5 nights. Yes, even our honeymoon didn’t last that long! Last week we toured from the west coast to the […]

Making plans for a Valentine’s Day to remember

January 29, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

This week I’ve started planning a special Valentine’s trip away with my husband and we are getting more and more excited about it each time we add a special meal or activity to the plan. It all started with the idea of making a visit to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, which came about after we […]

Tuesday Shoesday ~ Strictly Dancing Shoes

October 7, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

I’ve got Strictly fever. I can’t get enough of the sparkles and sequins. I’ve been dancing in my kitchen while baking. I’ve been watching training clips on my phone at every opportunity. I’ve been glued to my TV on Saturday nights and I’ve started to arrange my social life around it. I’m addicted and I don’t […]

Tuesday Shoesday ~ Put on your dancing shoes

July 22, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

This Tuesday Shoesday, I wanted to share my new hobby with you: swing dancing. I started going to a weekly class in June and after a rather wobbly left-footed start, I’ve really gotten into the swing of things (argh, bad pun alert!) and I look forward to going dancing every week – we always have a […]