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WEEKLY UPDATE: 12th – 18th January | Theatre Treats, Self-Care & A Little Shopping Magic

  • Jan 24
  • 4 min read

Updated: Jan 25

Some weeks feel calm and cosy, others feel non-stop busy — and this one was definitely a mix of both! From new dresses and a glittery bath, to an incredible lunch at Bem Brasil and two brilliant theatre trips in one day, this week was full of little moments that made it really special.


Here’s everything we got up to during our week of 12th – 18th January.


New Dresses & A Little Self-Care 💕

On Monday, I spent the morning doing a bit of video editing, and just as I was about to head out to pick Leo up from school, a parcel arrived — perfect timing!

When we got back home, Leo and I opened it together and inside were some new dresses I’d ordered from Yours. I thought I’d treat myself in the sale and ended up getting six dresses for £80, which felt like such a bargain. They’re all so pretty and I absolutely love them. Five fit perfectly, but one came up really small, which was a shame because I thought that one might have been my favourite — so that one will be going back.


Five colorful dresses on hangers: green floral, purple, black with pink flowers, orange with blue leaves, and black and white patterned.

After picking Alice up from school and getting the kids settled, I treated myself to a long, relaxing bath using my last Lush bath bomb from Christmas — Snow Fairy. It smelled so sweet and magical, and it turned the bath a gorgeous pink glittery colour, which made it feel extra special. Exactly what I needed — proper cosy self-care vibes.

After my bath, I tried on all my new dresses and had a little mini fashion show in the bedroom.


Hand holding a pink Lush Snow Fairy bath bomb with a white star pattern over a bubbly bathtub. The water is calm, creating a relaxing mood.
Lush Sow fairy bath bomb dissolving, creating swirling pink, blue, and white patterns in foam with bubbles. Vibrant and playful.


A Big Theatre Day & The Best Lunch Ever🎭

Wednesday was a really busy but brilliant day. Lawrence and I headed into Manchester for some lunch before going to the theatre.

We went to Bem Brasil, which is one of our favourite places. Their lunch menu is £22.75, and it’s a Brazilian churrascaria where you get an endless supply of meats brought straight to your table, plus unlimited sides like salads, stews and street food.


Bem Brasil In Deansgate Manchester - Facade of "Bem Brasil" restaurant with orange sign. Blue and yellow balloons outside, posters advertising steak and lunch offers. Cozy vibe.
Bem Brasil In Deansgate Manchester - Cozy, dimly-lit restaurant interior with tables set for dining. Warm wood tones dominate, with red lamps and abstract art on walls.

My absolute favourite side is their sweet potato mash, which I always get. I also had:

  • Fries

  • Cheese bread

  • Beef stew

Lawrence went for:

  • Boiled rice

  • Garlic mushrooms

  • Meatballs

  • Pesto pasta salad

Then came the meat — and so much of it! We had:

  • Rump steak

  • Chilli rump steak

  • Lemon chicken

  • Chilli chicken

  • Pork sausage

  • Smoked gammon

  • Lamb


They even offered us chicken hearts, which is a Brazilian delicacy and not usually available on the lunch menu! I didn’t try them, but Lawrence had two and said they were actually really nice. We also grabbed some garlic bread, and by the end we were both completely stuffed. Such good value and such a fun experience.


Bem Brasil In Deansgate Manchester - A waiter in a vest serves grilled meat on a skewer. He's slicing it with a knife. A glass and wooden interior are visible in the background.
Bem Brasil In Deansgate Manchester - Bowls of various side dishes, fries, and bread on a wooden restaurant table. A person is cutting meat in the background. Warm, casual setting.

SIX The Musical – Again! 👑

After lunch, we had a little look around Primark, where they had a gorgeous new Winnie the Pooh collection — especially the bags, which were so cute. They also had loads of really nice Easter and spring decorations, and I was very tempted by a cute Easter sign.

Then it was time to head to the Palace Theatre Manchester to see SIX The Musical. We arrived around 3:40pm for the 4:30pm show, took some photos outside, had a look at the merch stand, and I bought a programme for £6.

We were sat in the Circle, Row Q, seats 33 & 34, right at the back — and considering we only paid £15 per ticket, the view was actually really good. The only downside was the legroom, which wasn’t great, and with my bad knee it did start to hurt a bit since the show is 80 minutes with no interval.

But honestly, the show itself was so much fun. This was our third time seeing it and we always have the best time. It’s just such an energetic, feel-good show.



Palace Theatre Manchester - Palace Theatre facade lit in purple, people entering. Sign advertises "Six" show, dates 13-17 January. Busy street scene, energetic vibe.
Palace Theatre Manchester - Two people smiling indoors. One holds a purple "SIX" program. Background shows theater setting with warm lighting. Mood is cheerful.
Six The Musical at The Palace Theatre Manchester - Six performers in colorful costumes bow on a stage with confetti. Musicians play instruments in the background, creating a festive atmosphere.

To Kill A Mockingbird at The Lowry 🎭

After SIX, I said goodbye to Lawrence (who headed home to collect the kids), and I jumped on the tram to The Lowry as I was reviewing To Kill A Mockingbird that evening.

I arrived about an hour early and quickly grabbed some nuggets and fries from Burger King in the outlet mall just before it closed — perfect timing!

At 7pm, I met my brother outside the theatre and we went in together to collect our tickets and programme from the press desk. We were sat in the Stalls, Row P, seats 4 & 5, slightly to the side but with a really good view.

In the interval, I used my drinks voucher and we had a little catch-up, which was lovely as I don’t get to see my brother as often as I’d like.

The play itself was powerful, moving and thought-provoking — one of those productions that really stays with you.



The Lowry Theatre - Person smiling in a theater holding a "To Kill a Mockingbird" program. Dim seating area visible, stage photo on cover.
To Kill A Mocking Bird At The Lowry - Performers in various costumes stand in a line on stage, clapping during a curtain call. Audience silhouettes visible against dim backdrop.

A Creative Sunday 🎬✨

The rest of the week was mostly spent doing housework, editing videos, writing reviews and creating social media content.

On Sunday, I spent the entire day working on something I’d been meaning to do for ages — creating a brand new intro and outro for my YouTube videos. It took so long, but I’m really happy with how they turned out and it feels so good to finally have something new and fresh.


Video editing software screen with project files. Right pane shows graphics of a cupcake, camera, and text: "FAMILY, FUN & EVERYDAY MAGIC."

Final Thoughts 💛

This week felt like a really lovely balance of me-time, creativity, theatre and cosy family life. From new dresses and Snow Fairy baths, to amazing food and two fantastic shows in one day — it was busy, but in the best possible way.

Sometimes it’s the little everyday moments that really make a week feel special.

And as always… I’m already looking forward to the next adventure ✨


Watch Our Weekly Vlog 🎥

If you’d like to see everything we got up to this week in real time, you can watch our Weekly Vlog #437 below — come and join us for all the behind-the-scenes moments, theatre trips, shopping finds and cosy family life.




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