Blog - Polly Jemima

Style ruts, body image and a new dress

I’ve been feeling like I’ve been stuck in something of a style rut lately. Well, ever since Beastie was born really. Most days you’ll find me in jeans and a...

5 tips for entertaining a toddler on a long train journey

As I don’t drive, we’re pretty used to traveling by train. I’ve been taking the girls down to Kent to my sisters since Baya was a baby, and if we...

Creating a relaxing bathroom

My bathroom is my sanctuary. It’s the place I head to in an evening to unwind, to relax and enjoy a little ‘me’ time. I’ve always loved a soak in...

Family Meal Plan #2

Hello! I thought I’d share this week’s meal plan again. I hope you found last week’s useful. I know sometimes when I’m struggling to come up with different meal ideas...

Recipe| Homemade Welsh Cakes

Homemade Welsh Cakes are one of my favourite treats. Still warm and served with a cup of Earl Grey – it doesn’t get much better than that for a mid-afternoon...

Family Meal Plan #1

I’ve been meaning to start blogging our Meal Plans for a while now and I’m finally getting around to it now! I’ve meal planned for years, though I kind of...

This Homeschooling Life #9

May! These months roll by and before I know we’re starting a whole new fresh month and I’m looking back on the past month, desperately trying to remember what we’ve...

Five tips for buying a new sofa

Buying a new sofa is a major investment, it’s a piece of furniture that will become a part of your life for a decade {or more}. We still have the...

5 ideas for ‘Mummy-Daughter Time’

Mummy-daughter time – is it something that you schedule in? I’m lucky to have four children, four fab children that I get to spend all day every day with. While...

My top five kitchen appliances {aka what I can’t live without}

I’m not sure if it’s just me… but spring not only makes me feel like decluttering and cleaning my house but also makes me want to {finally} replace or upgrade all...

25 Rainy Day Activities

Living in Wales we’re used to lots of rainy days. While sometimes we don’t have a choice but to go out and about, and some days we don’t mind going...

The power of positive thinking and creating a vision for life

These days, I’m a pretty positive person. I’m a ‘glass half full’, ‘look on the bright side of life’ kinda gal. I truly believe that life is what you make...

10 ways to keep a toddler busy

If you have a toddler in the house you’ll know just how active they are! They love to keep you on your toes morning, noon and night. While Vega has...

This Homeschooling Life #7

March! Safe to say I’m glad that the worst of the winter is behind us {I hope}. I feel like we’ve gotten back into our groove this month. Last month...

Salted Caramel Shortbread with Schwartz

My girls all love baking, ever since they were big enough to sit on the kitchen worktop, they’ve been helping me to bake cakes. Now they are at the point...

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