Blog - Polly Jemima

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Removing Negative Energy: Simple Practices for Peace and Balance

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt uneasy? Sometimes, that “off” feeling comes from negative energy hanging in the air. It’s not just spaces that carry this...

Candlelit Christmas Parties: Tips for a Magical Gathering this Festive Season

Christmas is just around the corner and so is the excitement to throw a candlelit Christmas party. The soft, flickering glow of candles along with the warmth of festive cheer...

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Urban Homesteading: How to Live Sustainably in the City

Living in the city doesn’t mean you can’t embrace a sustainable lifestyle. Urban homesteading is about growing your food, reducing waste, and making small changes to live more self-sufficiently—even in...

Decluttering Checklist for a Calmer Home

There’s something magical about walking into a room that feels light, open, and calm—like you can finally take a deep breath and just be. For years, I held on to...

An Autumn Favourite – Healing Pumpkin Soup

I spent this morning in my kitchen, roasting butternut squash and sweet potatoes to make a big pan of this delicious, healing pumpkin soup. It’s my autumn/winter go to, perfect...

7 Reasons Beef Is a Nutrient Powerhouse for Your Body

Beef has long been a staple in many diets around the world, and for good reason. It’s more than just a delicious source of protein; it’s a nutrient-dense food that...

6 Guided Journals to Help You Prioritize Your Mental Health

Let’s face it, life can feel like a constant spin of the roulette wheel online – a whirlwind of uncertainties, challenges, and sometimes, unexpected wins. But unlike the best roulette...

A summer Bucket List for 2024

With June looming on the horizon, and our first festival this coming week, we’ve started thinking about summer. The weather here has been a little rubbish the last few days...

Rise and Shine: 10 Tips For a Healthy Morning Routine for Mums

The way you start your day often sets the tone for the hours ahead. A well-crafted morning routine can be a powerful tool to kickstart your day with positivity, focus,...

Mental Health Awareness Week

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a week to talk about Mental Health. A time to bring it into everyday conversation and to help to remove the stigma that still...

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Anxiety Hacks: How to Calm Down Quickly When You’re Feeling Nervous

Feeling nervous is a natural response to certain situations, especially those involving new experiences and high stakes. While it’s completely normal to feel jittery, it’s also crucial to understand how to calm...

The 3 Steps To Help Encourage Kids To Prepare Their Own Food

One of the biggest chores for parents that takes up a lot of time and mental space is planning and preparing meals and snacks for the family. It would be...

8 Steps to Spring Clean and Declutter Your Home

Now the days are lengthening and spring is in the air, I’ve been making a start on my spring cleaning. It feels so good to open the windows and ensure...

Embrace Serenity

In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to get lost in the chaos. Amidst the noise, don’t forget to nurture your inner peace. Here are a few simple...

Marching to the Beat of Radical Self-Care: Embracing a Month of Wellness

I hit a wall at the end of February. I’ve been feeling increasingly burnt out since the start of the year, and I’ve reached a point when I just can’t...

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