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Mum Guilt – let’s talk about it

I was sat with friends the other day, chatting about this and that and everything in between. We ended up talking about taking time out/off/for ourselves, and how everyone has...

6 of my favourite self-help books

Four years ago, when I was in the midst of the darkest period of my life, when life was hard, and I could see no way out, I started reading...

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Learning to set Boundaries

I’ll preface this post with saying that I’ve never been good at setting boundaries. Lack of self-confidence meant that I’ve let others walk all over me for most of my...

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Sleep Deprivation, toddlers and yearning for sleep

It’s just 7am as I write this, sat on the sofa with my toddler. Nursery Rhymes playing, a giant mug of tea in my hands, and a plate of toast...

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Managing a Restless Mind

Many emotions and repressed feelings tend to surface when you begin to meditate. A restless mind can usually be dealt with in much the same way as you would deal...

Now I’m the Mama of an adult…

Saturday saw my eldest daughter turn 18. 18!!! I managed to raise an actual adult. As I sat writing her card the night before her birthday, I was struck with...

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Anxiety – how I fought back control

Anxiety. I had it for years before I really even knew that I did. For as long as I can remember, there has been that knot in my stomach, the...

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Self-soothing – 5 techniques to help

Self-soothing. This is one thing that made a HUGE difference to me when my anxiety and depression were crippling. Learning methods that I could use when I was upset, anxious,...

Mental Health Awareness Week

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a week to talk about Mental Health. A timt to bring it into everyday conversation and to help to remove the stigma that...

4 Childrens Books we’re loving right now

I love snuggling up with my little kiddos, and reading a good book. We’ve bookshelves full of old favourites, but I am always on the look out for some new...

Natural Deodorant – a DIY recipe

I stopped using ‘normal’ deodorant years ago, there are a lot of health concerns over regular deodorants, and I try to use as much natural product as I can. I’ve...

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8 Ideas for one-to-one time with your kiddos

One-on-one time with your kiddos is essential, especially with a large family. Here are 8 ideas for spending time individually with your kiddos.

7 Earth Day activities for families

Earth Day is an annual event designed to highlight the serious environmental problems that we are facing, from the climate crisis to air pollution and deforestation. This theme for 2021...

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Surprising Ways to Boost Your Mental Health

Many of us are struggling with our mental health right now. If you’re feeling a bit blue, there are lots of things you can do to boost your mental health,...

On living without regrets

“I don’t do regrets. Regrets are pointless. It’s too late for regrets. You’ve already done it, haven’t you? You’ve lived your life. No point wishing you could change it.” Lemmy...

Mindfulness for Mama: Finding Peace in the Pause

Simple Daily Rhythms That Reduce Overwhelm as a Gentle Parent

30 little goals To make you healthier and happier this year

A lesson in letting go

How to simplify and slow down

A ‘Do Nothing Day’

Unconditional Self-Worth

5 things to do when you are in darkness

Mind the little moments

A ritual for letting go