November Journal Prompts
“The house was very quiet, and the fog—we are in November now—pressed against the windows like an excluded ghost.” E.M. Forster A little late sharing these, the first two weeks...
Author: polly
50 Ideas for A Family Activity Advent Calendar
I have been making activity advent calendars for the last decade, ever since my girls were little. It’s a really fun tradition that I love as much as the kids....
6 Reasons Why Journaling is a Great Idea for Teenagers
Journaling is something people have done for decades. It’s a great way to jot down your thoughts and feelings, and for adults, it can help you process your day. Journaling...
Simple Living
What if all I want is a small, slow, simple life? What if I am most happy in the space of inbetween? Where calm lives. Krista O’Reilly Davi-Digui For the...
Journaling for Stress Relief: A Practice for Parents and Kids
Life can get stressful for both parents and kids. Between school, work, extracurricular activities, and family responsibilities, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Finding healthy ways to process stress is important...
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...
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?...
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...
Back to the old Home Ed routine….
September, and we are ready to be back to our ‘usual’ home ed routines after the summer! It’s 17 years since I made the decision to home educate – and...
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...
Creating space
Life is so full and busy, that often there is no room to think – no breathing space. I’ve been feeling the overwhelm lately. Trying to keep all the many...
Life lessons from Gardening
May is here, and it feels like finally, finally, new life is here. Winter felt long and cold this year, and spring slow to get off the ground. In the...
Saying yes more
Last night, with the boys at their Dad’s, dinner for the me and the girls done, I got into my PJ’s and was sat on my bed reading. Planning an...
Top Tips To Make Your Home Your Happy Place
Our homes should be places where we feel safe, calm and relaxed, but what if your house is not the haven you crave? If you’ve recently moved house, or you...
Why I practice gratitude daily {and a free printable}
Gratitude. it’s something that I have practised now consciously for years. When I started trying to turn my life around, to get on top of my depression and anxiety and...