Watching them fly the nest
We spend the formative years of our children lives encouraging them to be independent, teaching them to be strong, self-reliant, dream big and set goals…. The downside to this is...
Author: polly
The Best Ways To Relax And De-stress In A Busy World
Stress and anxiety are something we all experience from time to time. It’s how we deal with stressors that make the difference. Constant stress is unhealthy and can make you...
Embracing who I am
6 years ago my world imploded. I woke up in the middle of the night, and everything fell apart. The heartbreak was like nothing I had ever experienced. Never had...
Mindful Monday
I’m sat writing this in the early hours of Tuesday morning, as yesterday ended up so busy and I felt a little frazzled by the end of the day. Learning...
How to Create a Relaxing Space in Your Garden
Your garden is the perfect place to unwind after a long day and reconnect with nature. Nowadays, we spend so much of our time indoors or on the go, so...
Goodbye to my people-pleasing self
I’ve been a life-long people pleaser, though it took me a long time to realise that’s what I was. I’ve always had difficulty saying no, in setting boundaries, in standing...
Mindful Monday
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how we spend so much time yearning for something different yet keep on doing the same thing. We want a different life; we...
Creating a cosy bedroom space for Autumn
We may be in the midst of summer, but already I can see signs of Autumn creeping in. The leaves are beginning to change, the nights drawing in slightly already,...
Wrapping up another home ed year….
When I decided to home educate back in 2007, I didn’t think about how long we’d be doing it for, or how many children! Back then we had two, Lola...
Opening up
Sitting curled up on my sofa, a beautiful playlist singing in the background, working on some new opportunities, I’m feeling so very thankful for this life. The first half of...
Playway Tricks To Improve The Motor Skills Of Your Little One
As your toddler reaches the school-going age, skill development should be on top of your mind. Gross and fine motor skills are the most crucial for the little ones. They...
Summer Days
We’ve been enjoyed every single day of nice weather this summer. Having the car has given us so much freedom, and we’ve been soaking it up! It feels so good...
Fun at home ed camp
Finally sharing this here, for no reason other than I’m trying to get back into sharing more on my blog! I’ve been terrible for a long time at sharing bits...
Getting about this summer with Stagecoach
Having finally passed my driving test this summer, I’ve been super excited about getting out and about. Yet with the rising cost of living, diesel and parking fees sometimes are...