Blog - Polly Jemima

A better Nights Sleep with Simba

I’m sure I’m not the only Mama who loves her bed??! These days going to bed is a treat! My 9-year-old thinks that is so weird. Honestly, bed is one...

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On Grief

“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” E.A. Bucchianeri Grief is a funny thing. It’s not linear, there is no...

Monthly Mindfulness Challenge – January

With the rain pounding on the windows, and the wind howling around, it is warm and cosy in my home. I’m in a phase of turning inwards, slowing down with...

January Journal Prompts

January is the quietest month in the garden. But just becuase it looks quiet, doesn’t mean that nothing is happening. Rosalie Muller Wright Two weeks in, and January is slow...

Slimming Down Your Wardrobe to Avoid Clutter in the Future

People often collect clothes as they grow older because they always need to buy new stuff. Throwing out clothes often feels bad unless it’s completely unwearable, and our wardrobes are...

5 Tips to Find Pockets of Calm this Christmas

Halfway through December, sitting surrounded by twinkling fairy lights, gifts under the tree, and festive tunes on the radio. It’s a busy month, life seems to speed up by 200%,...

8 Christmas Treats to Bake today

I like to keep the treat tin stocked this time of year, so we have something yummy for visitors – plus homemade goodies always make a great gift idea too....

November Journal Prompts

“The house was very quiet, and the fog—we are in November now—pressed against the windows like an excluded ghost.” E.M. Forster A little late sharing these, the first two weeks...

50 Ideas for A Family Activity Advent Calendar

I have been making activity advent calendars for the last decade, ever since my girls were little. It’s a really fun tradition that I love as much as the kids....

6 Reasons Why Journaling is a Great Idea for Teenagers

Journaling is something people have done for decades. It’s a great way to jot down your thoughts and feelings, and for adults, it can help you process your day. Journaling...

Simple Living

What if all I want is a small, slow, simple life? What if I am most happy in the space of inbetween? Where calm lives. Krista O’Reilly Davi-Digui For the...

Journaling for Stress Relief: A Practice for Parents and Kids

Life can get stressful for both parents and kids. Between school, work, extracurricular activities, and family responsibilities, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Finding healthy ways to process stress is important...

Learning through games

Over the years of home-educating my five children, I’ve always looked for fun ways to teach and reinforce concepts. Children are much more receptive to learning when they are having...

Fun Autumn Crafts for Kids

Autumn has fully arrived, and with the girls all back to Uni/College it’s just me and the boys at home most days. We’re finding a new home educating groove, changing...

October Journal Prompts

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves,We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!”― Humbert Wolfe Ah October! Do you love it?...

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