Blog - Polly Jemima

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...

She did not need much

This quote has been sitting with me for a long time, I remember seeing it pop up in my Pinterest feed early last year, I wrote it down somewhere, and...

Mamaheart

This weeks Mamaheart is the beautiful Lauren.. What does motherhood mean to you? To me, motherhood is so many things – from the best kind of love to the biggest...

Weekend Bakes: Banana and Oat Cookies

Helping Baya baking some chocolate cakes at the weekend, I really wanted cake! I’ve been trying to eat clean and healthy, and I’ve been doing great lately [apart from when...

How to: Avoid creative burnout

It’s all to easy to burn out and get in a creative rut. Here are some of my ways of getting unstuck creatively. 1. Get outside. If I’m feeling really...

Understanding the mother-daughter bond

March 30th is a special date that you should not forget. It marks the day that we celebrate one special woman in our lives: our mums. The UK is expected...

Entertaining the kids during winter: Crafting activities

If you’re looking for interesting ways to entertain the kids this winter, why not introduce them to arts and crafts? Little ones love anything that’s interactive, imaginative and creative, so...

Thinking of Spring

We’ve had a hint of spring this week. Warmer temperatures, a break in the rain and some actual sunshine! It’s so nice to be able to get outside, and not...

Feeding a fussy eater

As a child I was a terribly fussy eater, I didn’t like vegetables, I didn’t like meat, I didn’t even like chips. I’d eat one thing constantly for months and...

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