On Sunday Bea and I had a fabulously festive day in London In the morning Bea attended a Nutcracker Masterclass With International Ballet Intensives Where she took class with Charlotte Tonkinson First Artist with The Royal Ballet And learned to … Continue reading
As a child of the 80s I adored The Care Bears I remember my bears, my t-shirt and Going to the cinema to see the movie I love that my 21st century kids Are crazy for Care Bears too If … Continue reading
It is that time of year when stockings need stuffing With sweets and socks and other little things That will delight and intrigue our children On Christmas morning I have been looking at The Happy Puzzle Company And they have … Continue reading
This Christmas I am planning days out with each of my children The two younger girls have both asked to see the ballet of The Nutcracker Edie and I are heading to the Royal Albert Hall To see Birmingham Royal … Continue reading
Christmas is coming! I am so excited for the festive season this year My children have all been working super hard Revising for and taking GCSEs Preparing for ballet exams and dance competitions We are looking forward to making the … Continue reading
This year will be our 11th year of seeing The Snowman Ballet 10 of those years have been at The Sadlers Wells Peacock Theatre And 2020 we watched the ballet online As we all faced Christmas in Lockdown The Snowman … Continue reading
Last year Esther, Bea and I were invited to The National Theatre To the press night for the new stage adaptation of Noel Streatfield’s Ballet Shoes As HUGE fans of the book, the film and The London Children’s Ballet We … Continue reading
Six gift ideas for fans of the books and the TV Series His Dark Materials An alethiometer mechanical pocket watch A digital download art print of Lyra and Iorek An aeronaut charm necklace A special anniversary edition of the complete … Continue reading
Photo by Richard Bell, unsplash Cheltenham, the cultural capital of the Cotswolds, strikes a rare balance. It has preserved its Regency charm while adapting to modern demands. This makes it an interesting case study in understanding how people choose where … Continue reading
Shower time can be a challenge for parents and a chore for kids—especially after a long day of play or school. But it doesn’t have to be! With a few creative tweaks and practical tips, shower time can transform from … Continue reading