Here are some amazing deals to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day.

• Glasgow – Award winning, professional make-up artist offers make-up lesson gift vouchers. Each voucher is £75 and comes in a gorgeous gift box, tied with ribbon and can be mailed to any location.

• Cheshire – Italian Restaurant in Cheshire presents exclusive Mother’s day adoration lunch and dinner. Each Mother will be spoiled by an exquisite glass of Bellini cocktail or their legendary Sicilian Emporio red or white wine!

• Cambridge – Very unique flat tree aromatic candles in four different scents: ocean, apple, orange and lemon.

• South Shields - Spoil your mum with a private chauffeur driven Alfa Romeo and a free bottle of champagne.

• Croydon – Brand new vintage silk scarves from only £5.

So, what makes that perfect Valentine’s evening? The truth is it’s not about what you do necessarily but how you do it. The key to success is forward planning – which means if you haven’t actually planned your Valentine’s Day evening yet, time is running out!

A lot of people like the “I can’t tell you where we’re going tonight, it’s a secret” approach, but this is fraught with dangers, particularly if you think you know your partner, then you take him/her for a night at the dogs, only to find out they hate dogs and gambling – ouch! It’s probably much better to plan your evening together, so that you’re sure whatever you do, you’ll both enjoy it. Also, a word of advice on the cash front boys – the reality is that girls still like a little chivalry; so put your calculators away for one evening, and pay for the whole thing. Believe me, she’ll love you for it… and isn’t that the point of the whole evening!?

Now if you’re planning a simple evening out – a meal followed by a film perhaps, then you’d better book up somewhere the moment you’ve stopped reading this rather amusing blog! Valentine’s Day is probably the busiest evening in the calendar for restaurants and cinemas . So, you need to book in advance, or you’ll be having your romantic evening at a Little Chef off the M25, lovely.

Depending on how adventurous/romantic/brave you are, will determine how much time and effort you put into the whole Valentine’s Day experience. If you prefer to play it safe, then a nice meal, a bunch of flowers, then home in time for Match of the Day… oops, sorry, I meant, Dirty Dancing on ITV2 … could be the perfect evening!

However, the more adventurous amongst you, have probably already booked ahead, and are planning to whisk your loved one off to Paris/Grimsby/Stoke Newington for the weekend. If that’s the case, make sure eveything’s in place, the flights, hotel, things to do while you’re away.  Believe me, a little consideration like this goes a long way to ensuring that everything runs smoothly and there are no needless arguments. This is meant to be a romantic weekend, not three hour delays, stuck at one of Ryanair’s “in the middle of no-where” airports, 200 miles from Paris.

Finally, have a little Valentine’s Day gift ready to surprise your partner with during the evening… if everything’s gone swimmingly, then it will be the icing on the cake. It doesn’t have to be much, but trust me, it will cap off the perfect evening!!

To be honest, if they could get away with it, most men would happily just buy their girlfriend/fiancee/wife a box of choccies and a cheap card from the local service station, on the way home from work. Unfortunately, there’s no avoiding it chaps – your loved ones will want sooooo much more than choccies, naff cards and a bunch of roses bought over the counter at Tescos! Don’t worry, it’s not too late to save yourself from spending a night in the doghouse… if you act now!

And because over here at Vivastreet, we care about the welfare of our users and particular those male users who could be spending a night in the doghouse, we thought we’d lend a helping hand if you’re in desperate need of some Valentine’s gift ideas inspiration. Vivastreet has set up a special category for one week only dedicated to love!!! Yep boys, your salvation, and more importantly a happy girlfriend, is just a click away. So, don’t delay, find a Valentine’s gift today, in our special category, which is listed in our Buy and Sell section on the Vivastreet Homepage.

Good luck!

The new year is a good time to consider relocating

With the new year comes an opportunity for fresh starts and new beginnings, and in our previous post we showed you lots of ways you can dust off those cobwebs and kick start a brand new you.

However some of us may be considering a bigger life change than simply losing a few pounds or getting a new hairstyle. Maybe you’re thinking about a complete change of scene, and upping sticks and moving homes. Well, the new year is the perfect time to think about relocating as more people put their homes on the market once the chaos of Christmas is out of the way.

Here at VivaStreet we have a wealth of properties for sale and for rent, from tiny pied-a-terres and studios to this luxury five-bedroom house. Perhaps you have had enough of city life and have always dreamt of living near the sea. We’re happy to report that you could go and make that dream a reality with this lovely 1930′s property in Devon, complete with panoramic sea views. Or for those who prefer a more tranquil water location, then take a look at this gorgeous house which has its own canalside private mooring. Heaven!

For the more ambitious, we also have a section specially dedicated to land for sale for those looking to build their own home. If you are in the fortunate position of having a sum of spare cash you’re looking to invest wisely, you could do much worse than considering purchasing land. Take a look at our investment land section where you will see an array of different types of land for sale from building plots on the Scottish borders to cheap land in Bulgaria.

Which leads us smoothly on to the option of relocating abroad. Our overseas property selection is extensive, with properties for sale in Europe and beyond. We list a huge number of homes on the market, from farmhouses in Italy and France, to ski chalets in Austria and villas in Cyprus. This farmhouse in Brittany kills two birds with one stone, as it comes complete with an established cattery business – ideal for those wishing to relocate asap!

So what are you waiting for? You may be saying au revoir to cold Blighty before you know it!

Let VivaStreet help you write this year's New Year's Resolutions

It’s that time of year again when it’s out with the old, in with the new. The start of a new year is the perfect excuse for a spring clean in all areas of our lives. For most of us it’s time to make some changes as we resolve to get healthy, tone up that ever expanding waistline, and sort our lives out. So whatever your New Year’s resolutions are – and even if you haven’t decided what they are yet – VivaStreet is here to help you firm up your very own realistic and achievable goals for 2010.

One of the first things we all think about doing after making a pig of ourselves over the festive season, is to shed those extra pounds. Here at VivaStreet we have all manner of ideas of how you can get in shape. Perhaps you’re thinking about getting your diet in check by joining WeightWatchers. You can find your local group which meets in your area right here on VivaStreet. But the food is of course only one aspect. We need to get our backsides off the sofa too! Whether you’re into circuit training, boxing, or maybe getting yourself your own personal trainer, you’ll be tightening up that belt buckle or dropping a dress size in no time. And how about (perhaps for the more uninhibited among us!) belly dancing, or even pole-dancing! There are all sorts of ways you can get yourself looking trim.

Another thing many of us want to do with the coming of a new year is to ditch the cigarettes. Well instead of going down the tried (and often failed) route of nicotine patches, why not try hypnotherapy? It has worked for many people wishing to kick the habit once and for all. While you’re at it, you can use these electronic cigarettes to get you through the tough moments en route to quitting.

If you feel like you could do with taking a look at your whole life, then have you ever thought about enlisting a life coach? By having a few sessions with one could really help you identify and unlock any issues you have been having, and give you some tips as to how to improve your life.  But if all that’s a bit much, then you could begin with some self-help books to get you started.  This self-help e-book is a great way to begin exploring for yourself whatever stresses have been getting you down.

And finally, the new year provides the perfect reason to give yourself a kick-start and learn a new skill. How about brushing up on your IT know-how by taking  a computer skills course? Or how about French or Spanish classes? Check out which courses are being run in your local area and you’ll be Parlez-vous-ing francais before you know it, and speaking like a native in time for 2010′s summer holiday!

So however you want to improve your life, just remember that there’s no time like the present, and that you will always miss 100% of the opportunities you don’t take!

Grab yourself a hat and scarf to stay warm this winter

We’re all feeling the cold here at VivaStreet as the weather has suddenly plummeted and a seriously chilly spell has taken over the country. It even looks like we may be in for a white Christmas!

While we’re all trying to keep warm and avoid coming down with the sniffles, we still want to look stylish in the big freeze. So instead of digging out your holey old winter woollens from the back of the wardrobe, why not take a look at our large selection of winter wear to help get you through this cold snap.

We’ve got everything to help you feel cosy, from cashmere scarves for your extremities to this gorgeous thermal vest for what’s underneath.

You can’t help but feel toasty in one of these gorgeous fleeces, but how about a sheepskin coat? No longer the reserve of dodgy car salesmen from the 1970′s, they can’t fail to keep you warm and they guarantee to make you look stylish at the same time.

Ski gear is the perfect way to make sure you don’t catch cold when the temperature drops, and despite its name it doesn’t have to be reserved for the slopes. Check out this ski jacket, for example, which promises to keep you warm without looking out of place while you’re wandering along the high street.

Meanwhile, let’s not forget our feet! You can’t go wrong with Ugg boots to ensure your tootsies don’t freeze. Even though they’ve been around a few years, they’re still all the rage and look so stylish with jeans, leggings or a skirt. But this year why not check out the latest line in Uggs….. cardy Uggs. A cardigan for your feet = perfect!

But this cold weather isn’t just affecting our own bodies. Don’t forget poor little Fido, who wants to keep warm this winter too! Have a look at these cute little dog coats and make the pooch in your life happy.

Hopefully this cold weather will be gone as quickly as it has arrived. In the meantime, wrap up and stay warm!

This Christmas hamper would make the perfect festive gift

Christmas is about many things; giving and receiving gifts, singing Christmas carols, spending time with the relatives and watching yet another James Bond film being just some of them. Well, there’s one thing the festive season most certainly is about, and that’s eating! Yes, it’s that time of year when most of us have to resort to loosening the belt buckle by a notch or two after some serious over-indulgence.

If you’re the unlucky one lumbered with the task of having to cook for the extended family on Christmas day and you’re dreading the thought, then don’t despair. VivaStreet is Santa’s very own little helper, and can advise on everything from where to buy turkeys, to how to cheat and buy a ready-made Christmas cake! It’s your veritable one-stop Christmas food shop!

We have some gorgeous luxury hampers on offer, which would make the perfect gift and guarantee to keep the family quiet for several days. They contain all the Christmas essentials, from cranberry sauce to Christmas pudding, and come as a fantastic reusable woven wicker basket.

If you need a little bit of guidance on how to rustle up the perfect festive feast, then why not pick up this Gary Rhodes cookbook, which is full of tips on how to impress your guests. Of course you can use it long after the Christmas season has passed.

Admittedly, even with the help of dear old Gary Rhodes, some of us just aren’t as au fait in the kitchen as we would like to be. We don’t know about you, but here at VivaStreet the mere words ‘dinner party’ are enough to get us into a tizz! But yet again, there’s no need to panic. VivaStreet has just the thing. Have you ever thought about what it’s like to hire a chef? This could be the answer to your prayers – let them sweat over the Christmas spread while you sit back and relax with your glass of mulled wine. We love this idea too – cookery class gift vouchers. They make the perfect Christmas present for a loved one who has always dreamed of being able to cook like a pro.

But let’s not forget one of the most important things…the grog! Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without some mulled wine, and Santa will never forgive you if he doesn’t get his annual glass of port or sherry. VivaStreet’s food and wine section has endless ideas for what booze to fill up the cupboards with. This case of wine, for example, will keep the family happy until the supermarkets re-open.

So make the most of the opportunity to over-indulge before you make your New Year’s resolution to lose those extra pounds. Bon appetit!

You don't need to build a huge wind turbine to save energy in your home

The Climate Change Conference is going on in Copenhagen as we speak, where world leaders are gathering together to discuss setting targets for cutting carbon emissions in order for us to clean up our act and save the planet.

There is much that should be done on a national and international level, but there is also a lot that can be done on a smaller scale, and that starts with each and every one of us making changes in our own homes.

As well as small things like turning off lights in empty rooms, using energy saving light bulbs and taking showers instead of baths, did you know that there are ways we can actually CREATE our own energy in order to help the planet?

Probably the most well-known methods of creating energy are wind and solar power. But don’t worry, you don’t need to set up huge wind turbines in your back garden to get started (the neighbours probably wouldn’t be too impressed anyway!) First of all, making your own solar panels is surprisingly easy. You can easily start generating energy in your home by placing some simple solar panels on your roof. Get your hands on this step by step guide to see what we mean.  And did you ever think you would be able to build your own electricity generator? Well, it’s not as difficult as you might think. You can choose between solar or wind power, or both, and can work towards one day ‘unplugging’ your house from your electricity supplier, and generating all of your own energy. And we’re talking renewable energy here, as it’s straight from mother nature herself. Imagine being able to save money AND save the planet at the same time!

But it’s not all about solar or wind power. Did you know that you can also create electricity to power your home by using magnets? We have guides on the site on just how to make your own magnetic power generator, which create free energy and don’t require a resource like wind or solar energy to function.

So if you feel like you’d like to give renewable energy a go, but just want to test it out on a small scale first, then take a look at these solar powered garden lights. They recharge by sunlight during the day and then contain enough energy to switch on at dusk. Impressive stuff!

Clearly there’s no time like the present for each of us to do our bit to fight global warming, and that means starting by saving, and even creating, energy in our own homes. There’s plenty that we can all be doing to cut our fuel consumption, which is not only good news for the planet but also great for our wallets too!

This year we’re all feeling the pinch a little more than normal, and the majority of us are not looking to be uber-extravagant with the Christmas gifts. This is especially the case as we still have to buy presents for the whole family, including brother Ben, sister Emily, Mum and Dad, old Auntie Maude and Spot the dog… So why not let VivaStreet do the hard work for you in suggesting the top ten affordable Christmas presents to get your hands on this year.

1. First of all, we’ve got loads of cheap Nintendo on offer, and it’s the perfect gift to bring the whole family together and have fun. Get your hands on the Wii Fit so all the family can start to work off those one-too-many mince pies!
2. Brother Ben will just love this Canon EOS 35mm camera, complete with accessories including flash, zoom lens and carrying case.
3. This cool go-kart will be perfect for little Harry to show off to his friends, and will provide many years of fun, lasting him until he’s about 12 years old.
4. Why is is that all boys dream of being rock stars? Let cousin Jack indulge his musical fantasies with this fantastic second-hand drum kit…although the neighbours may not be so pleased!
5. How about treating your sister to a piano lesson gift voucher? You know how she has always dreamed of playing along to her favourite tunes. Choose from a range of instrumental and singing teachers and give the gift of a lesson for Christmas.
6. After working hard to cook Christmas lunch for the whole family, Mum definitely deserves some pampering. You’ll be forever in her good books with this cheap spa break.
7. Auntie Maude will just adore this antique tea set, in fine bone china.
8. Dad will love this! Take a look at these personalised gifts, ranging from personalised magazine and newspaper covers, to fantasy images, where, by simply emailing in a photo of your Dad, you can have him transformed into a Medieval knight, a footballing legend, or a Star Trek captain!
9. Perfect for uncle Pete, this “Really Stupid joke book” is  only £3!  If it’s all getting a bit tense being stuck in the same small living room as the entire family, then let Pete break the tension with this collection of silly jokes.
10. And finally not forgetting the pet pooch, Spot, because it’s his Christmas too. He wants to look cool among his doggie chums in the park, so why not treat him to some professional grooming from this mobile dog pampering service.

Happy Christmas shopping!

England's 1966 World Cup

Thousands of football fans will be glued to television screens across the country at 17.55 GMT this evening, as the World Cup Finals draw takes place in South Africa. As usual the English media has already started speculating as to whether this will at last be the World Cup when we put to bed the 1966 label…
Hopes are high, but of course every team needs a little bit of luck and it would help the England cause if:

1. Brazil send their Under 21 team to the World Cup Finals
2. Germany forget how to take penalties – because we know for certain that we’re going to draw them in the quarters or semi-finals
3. We avoid Portugal, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Ivory Coast
4. Rooney or Beckham don’t break their metatarsals six weeks before the World Cup kicks off
5. It rains all tournament!

So, what about the draw? Who do we want to avoid and who would raise a smile on every England football fan’s face? The first stage is to avoid the Group of Death – which this time around would probably comprise of Portugal, Ivory Coast and the USA/Mexico. Ideally we’d like to draw New Zealand, Slovakia and Algeria – but you just know the draw is going to throw up some hum-dingers… so don’t be surprised if Death is wearing an England shirt and sharpening his scythe on Rooney’s head come 6pm!

Just to enter into the spirit of the day, we’ve been trawling the Vivastreet site for anything World Cup related. How about a night out in the company of some of the England 1966 World Cup winners.

Or, if you’re planning to head out the World Cup Finals next year, it’s probably worth booking up your World Cup accommodation in South Africa now before it’s too late.

Lastly, once tickets for the World Cup go on sale, they’ll be snapped up in the first 24 hours…. so be quick! If you miss out, don’t worry, check out Vivastreet for World Cup 2010 tickets – you just might be one of the lucky ones who gets the chance to watch England lift the World Cup in South Africa.

Go on boys – make us all proud… and we’ll even forgive you for earning ridiculous amounts of cash, having beautiful WAGS and living the perfect lives, while the rest of us earn pittance, doing jobs we despise haha….. jealous? – absolutely!!

With our new release we have introduced new Umbrella categories in Buy & Sell section, which group together sub-categories relevant to a certain products.

New umbrella categories in Buy&Sell

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Honda SGX 50 sky, 50cc scooter with retro styling

Small capacity scooters are ideal for first time riders, but beware – because you might just get hooked for life!

Get the freedom of the road and feel the wind across your face as you zip down the road on your scooter. Take to the hills, head for the coast, and find the camaraderie of fellow bikers. Your life might never be the same again.

With exceptional agility in an urban environment, scooter can give you nimble transport around town, easy parking, yet coupled with enviable street-style. Many scooters are powered by four-stroke engines, giving power and performance to go with urban elegance and practicability.

The sporty, sleek lines of a stylish scooter combine with economic and green fuel consumption to give a popular two wheeler. There are some wonderful 50cc scooters on the Vivastreet in enough different colours and styles to match every taste.

For new young riders a 50cc scooter also comes with the huge bonus of being able to be ridden with only a provisional licence. No test required. So, get your scooter, get your licence and away you go!

So whether it’s a Vespa or a model from Yamaha, Peugeot or Aprilia, there are many reasons for joining the legions of scooter owners.

New Jimmy Choo Handbag

It’s official; we’re a nation of handbag addicts. This season’s main designer collections have yet to hit the shops and, guess what, they’re already sold out! It’s obvious we just can’t wait to get our hands on the latest designer offering, whether that be a tote, shoulder bag or clutch.

The craze for the ‘it-bag’ began several years ago with designers such as Chloe, Christian Dior and Balenciaga creating fashion frenzies with the Paddington, Saddle and Lariat respectively. Baguette anyone?

Of course fashion junkies’ habits are only worsened upon seeing their favourite celebrity sporting the latest handbag must-have in all the fashion mags. It’s claimed Posh Spice is the proud owner of several Hermes Birkin bags, all at several thousand pounds a pop. But before we say Marc Jacobs, there really is no need to trek down to the nearest department store and blow the budget on the latest essential arm-candy. Here at VivaStreet there is no such thing as waiting lists or queuing around the block to get the designer look for yourself, with our wealth of designer bags for sale.

Whether you opt for something classic and understated, like Posh with her Birkin bags, or whether you prefer something more glamorous and adventurous, at VivaStreet we have the perfect handbag to suit every taste. For only £50, you can snap up this stunning Lulu & Red handbag. Or, for a real show-stopper, how about this Chanel handbag. One for the Christmas list perhaps, but certainly something that will turn heads and go on looking stylish for years to come.

And for those of us who favour a more ‘old-school’ look, then we even have, ahem, bags in the style of your old school satchel, but in an uber cool, updated version of the one you used to throw your Maths books into all those years ago. Right now the school satchel is enjoying a revival and they can be seen hanging from the shoulders of achingly cool A-listers including Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Biel. For men and women alike, leather satchels are definitely a front-runner for the title of this season’s it-bag.

Meanwhile, does the man in your life need a bit of smartening up? A little more masculine than a ‘manbag,’ this shoulder bag will make the most fashion-phobic male the envy of his mates. And finally, who said functional couldn’t be stylish with this gorgeous messenger bag.

So what’s on your shopping list this Christmas? Whether it’s a monogrammed tote or a leather-look clutch, at VivaStreet we’ve got just the thing to update your look.

Brighten up your outside space with Christmas decoration

Even though it feels like summer ended only five minutes ago, already shops up and down the country are stocked full to the brim with all things bright and sparkly, and the dark nights of winter are being lit up by twinkly festive lights across our towns and cities.

The Christmas lights in London’s Oxford and Regent Streets were turned on with traditional celebration and gusto last week, brightening up our streets and office buildings. We don’t know about you, but all these seasonal illuminations are turning our thoughts to just how we could liven up our own home and outdoor space, for Christmas time and beyond. Well, here at VivaStreet we have just the thing to inspire and spark your imagination!

For a bit of festive fun, why not get in the mood by decorating your house or flat with these outdoor Christmas decorations? But before we get too carried away, if all this Christmas talk is a bit too much too soon, then look no further than VivaStreet’s own house and garden section where we have an array of general ideas for how you could brighten up your home.

No matter how big or small your garden may be, you’ll be sure to find something in our garden accessories section, which promises to make your outdoors look a little less tired and a lot more stylish all year round. You can find anything from  outdoor lights – perfect for everything from a small yard to a large lawn – to garden statues…… to hot tubs! Who would have thought a simple garden mirror could make your patio look so stylish? And isn’t it time that the poor old garden shed, which has been on its last legs for years, was relegated to the bonfire in the sky to make way for a gorgeous new summerhouse?

So, giving your outside space a bit of a makeover isn’t something that should be left to the experts. There is so much fun to be had in experimenting with a new look, so let VivaStreet help you lighten up and brighten up!

Go on, live the dream!

They’re in the money!!!! The lucky Brits who scooped the EuroMillions Lottery over the weekend can begin to make their dreams a reality by deciding just how to spend their share of the £90m jackpot. However, while the majority of us may not be in that fortunate position – yet! – here at VivaStreet we can still help you live like a millionaire, if only for a day.

You don’t have to amass a personal fortune to feel like a lottery winner, as shown by our great range of luxury experiences just a click away – how about travelling in luxury with a trip on the Orient Express or if you fancy stretching out, what about hiring a private limo for the day to take the girlfriends to the races!

Okay, so jetting off in a private plane to a spa in the Maldives may be out of reach for us lottery hopefuls, but we do have some fantastic spa breaks currently on offer on the site. And if you want to arrive in style at your spa retreat, then you could do a lot worse than to hire a Ferrari for a day or two. No-one’s going to know you hired it for the day – and we won’t tell if you don’t!!

Lastly, the private yacht is the ultimate play thing of the rich and famous – well, we might be able to help at least get you on the water! We have a whole section devoted to boats for sale. Now we can’t promise a sleek Sunseeker with heli pad, sun deck and a master bedroom the size of a small country, but for £5,000 you can pick yourself up a nice little motorboat with plenty of character. And you know what, if you splash on a little fake tan, throw on a pair of Speedos and crack open a bottle of Tesco’s best value champers, you’ll feel like you’re in Monaco, even if you’re moored up in Southampton Docks.. honest!!

Who wants to be a millionaire anyway!

Go on, live the dream!

Vintage style pointy bra

Sales of vintage style pointy bras have experienced a significant boost as, according to retail reports, the curvy look is back, with the wafer thin supermodel look relegated to the bargain bin. The trend, as advocated by Madonna who famously sported the designs of fashion icon Jean Paul Gaultier during the 1980s, is being revived once more as sales of the conical bra have increased significantly over the last year.

Women are embracing the style of 1950s starlets such as Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe, in an unashamed celebration of their femininity. However it’s not just all frills and lace, as in fact sophisticated technology goes into the design of each conical bra, with the design inspired by that used in the aircraft carriers.

So if you want to emulate the look of those silver screen bombshells who donned a pointy bra to show off their assets, there’s no need to trek out to the shops and hunt for a style that suits you, as here at VivaStreet.co.uk we have a vast selection of lingerie for sale. However we don’t just specialise in underwear, if the complete vintage look is your thing then we have lots of clothing and accessories for sale in our buy and sell section. Happy hunting!

If you’re in need of a little inspiration for your Halloween costume this year, why not take your look from the millions of Michael Jackson devotees who recently took to the streets to re-enact the superstar’s classic Thriller video? Just in time for Halloween, fans gathered in cities around the globe for a synchronised dance-off complete with fake blood, scars and ghoulish outfits.

Desperate to take the prize for best outfit at this year’s Halloween party? Well Vivastreet is creaking with spooky Halloween fancy dress outfits – you can find everything you need on our website to complete that spine-tingling look. We’ve got plenty of spooky goings-on, with everything from latex devils masks, Beetlejuice face masks, to witches hats and witches broomsticks.

Plus if you feel like showing off your dance moves by putting on your very own version of Thriller, you can always check out what dance classes are happening in your local area to brush up on your moves…