Blog - Polly Jemima

Festive movie nights

As soon as December hits, the Christmas movies get pulled out. Elf is always our first watch right at hte start of the month. There is nothing better than a...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

At the start of last week, the excitement in my house was building – the kiddos were waiting for the tree to be delivered on the 28th, ready to decorate...

Those Everyday Moments

It was late afternoon, there was fresh Banana Bread not long out of the oven {I constantly seem to be baking banana bread, one because we always end up with...

Repurposing Space

For the past two months, we’ve been on a huge mission of changing the house around. Switching rooms around, moving furniture, redecorating, and changing spaces around to really work for...

Recipe || Sweet Potato and Spinach Hash with Poached Eggs

I made this for our dinner the other evening, sweet potatoes are one of my very favourite things to eat, and this was a quick and easy dish to make...

Five ways to sneak in some ‘Me Time’

For many parents, half term can be a stressful time, trying to find fun {and inexpensive} ways to keep the kiddos entertained. While three of my kiddos are home 24/7,...

Why I chose homebirth

Two out of my four kiddos were born at home, and, honestly, it was the best decision I ever made. Having given birth in the hospital AND at home, I’d chose...

Five tips for emotional support when you’re feeling a little fragile

It’s safe to say I’ve been all over the place, emotionally, this week. I’m laughing, then I’m crying, I’m on top of the world, then it all feels like too...

Why it’s OK to be selfish

Selfishness isn’t generally considered to be a positive character trait. When we think of selfish people, we think of those who do as they please all the time, and don’t...

Hitting Refresh on your Home

As you’ve probably come to realise, interior design is a bit of a thing of mine. I was lucky enough to move into a new house that needed lots of...

Some thoughts on ending breastfeeding

I’ve written before about breastfeeding on here, and the journey Beastie and I have had. I thought it was only fitting that I wrote a little update now that we...

Reasons I love Autumn

And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and Autumn was awakened. Raquel Franco Last week, when it was wet and cold, I was sat...

Three Books for toddlers with good life lessons

I’m forever grateful that my kiddos love stories as much as I do. There’s nothing quite like getting lost in a book, and I love sitting down and reading stories...

Five Ideas for Family Time

As a homes schooling family, we spend a lot of time together. The little three kiddos are home all day five/six days a week {they spend a few hours once or...

Shake it off – a playlist to make you feel good

After an emotionally tough few days, the other night when the kiddos were having their dinner, we put on the ‘Greatest SHowman’ soundtrack LOUD and sang and danced along in...

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