Blog - Polly Jemima

A capsule wardrobe for a festival

I’m not known for packing light, even though until recently we didn’t have a car, meaning we often went on holiday by train, trying to pack only what I needed...

15 fantastic crafts to keep your kids busy this summer!

Even though my kids don’t go to school, we still usually take the summer ‘off’ – we’re generally busy with holidays, catching up with friends, summer activities and {hoepfully} enjoying...

Recipe | Mexican Salad

It’s always so much easier to eat healthily when the weather is warm. Once the sun starts shining, I usually start craving salad. Our meal plans get switched from...

6 tips to help when you’re feeling overwhelmed

I don’t know if it’s the weather, sheer exhaustion or just taking on too much, but this past week I’ve been feeling majorly overwhelmed, a little burnt out and seriously...

Summer Reading Challenge

We’re a family of book lovers. G and I have always loved to read, and I’m so glad we’ve passed that love on to our kiddos. People who visit our...

5 tips to starting a workout routine

I’ve probably waffled on more than once in the past few months about my lack of working out since Beastie was born and how badly I need/want to get back...

Summer Bucket List {and free printable}

Summer is finally here, we’re wrapping up a few homeschool projects and the like before we head fully into summer mode. While obviously we’re not tied to school holidays, we...

This Homeschooling Life #11

I really don’t know how it is July already! But it is, and that means it’s summer! June was a good but busy month. I had a lot of work...

Body positivity, wobbly tummies and celebrating the post-baby body

I caught myself in the bath, wriggling so my belly was covered in bubbles and hidden from sight. And when I was feeding my son, just the two of us,...

12 essentials to take to a festival

If you’re heading to a festival this summer, either with kids or on your own, here are my 12 essentials to take with you. TENT Obvious I know!! Consider how...

Family Meal Plan #4

I’ve missed a couple of weeks of blogging our meal plan, so thought I would quickly share what we are eating this week! MONDAY – Pesto Pasta & part-baked rolls...

Top tips for taking babies/toddlers to a festival

We’re gearing up for festival season here. First up is Camp Bestival – and we can’t wait {well…. I’m not looking forward to the long drive there!} This will be Beastie’s...

Recipe | Rhubarb Flapjack

I picked up a bunch of rhubarb the other day when I was shopping, half planning on making a crumble with it. Be then, seeing as the weather was so...

This Homeschooling Life #10

Hello! Another month and another ‘This Homeschooling Life’. Another month of me thinking ‘eeep! what do I have to say/!’ I’ve said it before, but after 9 years homeschooling is...

Family Meal Plan #3

I’m back with another week’s meal plan. This is actually last weeks, that I never got around to blogging! I had a couple of questions about how much I stick...

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