Blog - Polly Jemima

goals for a new year >>>>

i realised that i never shared the list of goals i made for this year. i don’t make resolutions…. i find that i have a tendancy to break them straight...

Trust

last years word was ‘brave‘. it was a perfect word. i fought my fears and put myself out there. when i was tempted to say no, instead i said yes....

winter cure all >>>>

growing up, the first sign of a cold or flu, we got dosed up on hot honey and lemon drinks. they work wonders, especially if you through in a little...

Cherry buttermilk cake

cherry cake is one of my guilty pleasures. since the kiddos don’t really like it, i tend not to make it often {if i do, i end up eating the...

Quick Chocolate Truffles

the kiddos and i made these for my open house last sunday. they are so easy to make and taste amazing! they didn’t last very long ;) ingredients: 200g cream...

My homebirth experience

My first pregnancy I just followed along with what I was told, presumed that all the doctors and midwifes knew best, and had a hospital birth. It was ok, there...

Samhein Blessings

source blessed samhain! samhain this year is a little different for us as today we’re traveling across country to spend a few days with family, so we’ve enjoyed our celebrations a little...

Super Seeds

A while back, I bought a packet of mixed ground seeds from a health food shop. packed full of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, linseed and flaxseed, they contain essential fatty...

DIY: Clipboard + a printable

in an attempt to keep track of all i’m meant to do, as my tired mama brain can’t manage it by itself, i make a new things to do printable....

Salted sunflower seeds recipe

I am obsessed with these salted sunflower seeds right now. seriously, this mama could eat this morning, noon and night. They are tasty and oh-so-easy to make, I keep a jarful in the pantry...

How to make your own Lavender Oil

I love lavender, it’s one of my favourite herbs, and we’re lucky enough to have lots growing in our garden. One of my favourite things to use the lavender for...

Mabon Blessings

source happy autumnal equinox! today it’s officially my favourite season. i love the cool, crisp mornings that autumn brings, along with the changing colours all around us. i feel the...

Creamy chocolate fudge

no pretty things this week…. instead i have a super easy to make and incredibly tasty…. i challenge you to eat only one piece [miss lola is usually the one...

homeschooling q&a

i’ve had a lot of questions about our homeschooling lately. what we do, what methods we use, how i plan our days, etc. i thought i’d try and answer a...

guestpost // noodle’s chocolate crunch cupcake

i have a delicious sounding recipe from fern and penny at penny bakes love for you today – can’t wait to try it out! ingredients- 115g good quality dark chocolate- we use...

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