Author: polly

Monthly Mindfulness Challenge

This month’s mindfulness challenge Mindful Breathing Something that you can do anywhere and anytime. Just for one minute, do nothing but focus on your breathing. Begin by slowly breathing in...

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Fun Autumn Crafts for Kids

Autumn has fully arrived, and with the girls all back to Uni/College it’s just me and the boys at home most days. We’re finding a new home educating groove, changing...

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October Journal Prompts

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves,We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!”― Humbert Wolfe   Ah October! Do you love it?...

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A delightful Zine for Kids

I’ve known the amazing Dotty Delightful for many years, and have long been a fan of her beautiful artwork and the positivity she spreads online. I’ve several of the zines...

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A Little Love List

This week’s felt hard. I’ve felt overwhelmed, and lonely, and a little lost. It’s strange feeling how I do at the minute – life is good, and I’m not unhappy...

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A Deal a Day

The cost of living has been rising lately, and doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of slowing down. Bills feel like they are increasing every single month, my food...

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Monthly Mindfulness Challenge

Mindfulness. What is it? Can you remember how your first drink tasted this morning? Most of us spend most of our days on autopilot. Countless small things escape our notice,...

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Feeling the load

Lately, I’ve been feeling the load – the overwhelm of all that parenting brings, especially as a single parent. Getting kids ready for Uni/College/Groups, figuring out who needs to be...

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Small pockets of time

Breathe. Sometimes I need to remind myself to stop for a minute and just breathe. Days can get overwhelming, and as we rush from one task to the next, we...

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September Journal Prompts

A week into September already – I have been soaking up this sunshine, spending time outdoors, wild swimming and embracing the warmth before it leaves us. Already I can feel...

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Summer Memories

Summer Days. I spent the month mostly unplugged from this space and all social media. Not offline as I still had to work. But taking a step back from the...

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Creating my own reality

With space comes clarity. Time away from the hustle and bustle, away from the noise and other people’s opinions gives you room to breathe, space to think space to grow...

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