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Behind the Scenes at Billy Elliot
Last Friday I was invited to go behind the scenes at the Birmingham Hippodrome to have a look at what goes on backstage at the musical Billy Elliot. Actor Scott Garnham, who plays Tony in the stage production, took us on a tour of the set and backstage areas so we could really get a feel of the hustle and bustle that goes into making a hit musical. The props, the wigs, the sets and the ballet tutus and riot shields were all there, making it a very exciting experience. Billy Elliot is a big musical in more ways than one. It has a large cast, and large production set…
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Being the Best Mom You Can Be: Spotting the Signs It’s Time to Give Yourself a Break
Moms have a lot of things to worry about: not only do you have your career responsibilities, you also have to make sure your family is happy and that you are being the best mom you can be. You should be forgiven when you occasionally feel as if you are overwhelmed. But you should also be able to recognize the signs that you need a little “me” time. Taking breaks when you’re feeling stressed out is not only good for your family but good for your health as well. If you experience any of these following things, it’s probably time you handed the house over to your spouse or a…
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Celebrity shoe trends for Spring
When it comes to looking at celebrity shoe trends, there always seems to be a pattern – that the shoes they wear, particularly on the red carpet, as strictly for those who travel everywhere by chaffeur driven limo. Vertiginous heels that are designed to give you vertigo, Louboutins that require you to sell a kidney in order to afford them, or some sort of strange creation that frankly defies gravity – not the sort of thing you are going to be wearing to the supermarket or whilst doing the school run. But some celebrities book the heeled and silly shoe trends to wear things that are practical as well as…