Blog - Polly Jemima

Homeschooling looks like this….

I remember once being told {actually more than once} that three kids is not a good number… two will play together and one will be left out. Some days that’s...

52 Weeks of Gratitude

Begining a new weekly list, of things that I am grateful for. I used to do this in my journal, and it’s a great exercise for noticing and appreciating all...

Gingerbread Raw Bars

These gingerbread raw bars are oh so delicious! After having made the Chocolate Orange Raw Balls a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been planning on making a gingerbread version of...

Earl Grey Cupcakes

I had the urge for some cakes at the weekend, something not too sweet and a little bit different. I used to hate Earl Grey Tea. I remember once as...

Homeschooling looks like this

I get a lot of questions about how we homeschool, the things we do, how we fill our days. Just what homneschooling looks like for us. So this is the...

Make it: No-sew Fairy Tutu’s

Yesterday was a rainy day. The girls have spent most of the last week or two playing outdoors, enjoying the sunshine. A wet day indoors was the perfect excuse for...

This week’s Mamaheart is Catie from SpirtySol ‘What does motherhood mean to you?’ To me, motherhood means unconditional love. It means nurturing, and guiding, and supporting, and protecting. It means...

Things I need to do today + free printable

I’m not naturally a very organised person, but, I’ve been trying to work on that. Running a business and homeschooling three kiddos means my to-do lists are never ending and...

Raw Choco-Orange Bites

One of my favourite treats are the Nakd bars, they’re so scrummy especially as they’re made from just fruit and nuts, looking at the packet last time I had one,...

Spring flower sun catchers

Hello! These are what we spent our afternoon making yesterday! After a showery start to the day, the sun finally came out, so we took a little walk and collected...

How my garden grows

There’s nothing quite like seeing your garden coming back to life after a long winter. Although to be fair, this winter was so mild, one of my fuscia bushes flowered...

Spring Flower Collage

The kiddos and I had planned a trip to the park on their bikes first thing yesterday morning. By the time everyone was up and dressed, it had begun to...

Easter Gift Ideas

Easter is fast approaching, while we’re not religious, we celebrate the Easter Bunny bringing us treats ;) Easter was always a fun holiday when I was little, I remember being...

Journal Prompts – All About Me

Another set of journal prompts for a new month! I can’t believe it’s April already! – this year is flying by. These prompts can be used in anyway you like...

Nutty Apple Porridge

My favourite {lazy} breakfast is peanut butter toast. Since I’m trying to eat healthier, and eat less bread, that had to go. Toast for breakfast always left me reaching for...

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