Blog - Polly Jemima

Welcoming 2023 {and my word of the year}

2023! I have big hopes for this year. Last year was not the year that I hoped for, there were times when I felt like it would be a year...

Trusting the process

“Trust the wait. Embrace the uncertainty. Enjoy the beauty of becoming. When nothing is certain, anything is possible.” Mandy Hale The last couple of weeks, it is as though a...

Those tricky toddler days

Toddlers. I’m sure there are a thousand memes about toddlers, tantrums and surviving them. I’ve done these years 4 times already… though no two children are ever the same. I’m...

A lesson in letting go

After last week’s do-nothing day, I’d expected to get back to our usual hectic pace of life. We had a full calendar ahead and I was excited about days out,...

How to simplify and slow down

Last week’s ‘Do Nothing Day‘ showed me that I’ve been taking on too much, expecting too much of myself, forgetting what is really important and been neglecting self care. Having...

A ‘Do Nothing Day’

How often do you allow yourself to do nothing? When you’re ill? Or just worn out? Or do you push yourself to keep going? I’ve always been terrible at doing...

Keeping food costs down – 6 tips to help

Every time that I go to the supermarket, it seems like the prices have risen again. Everything seems to be getting more and more expensive every single week. I know...

Another year of home ed plans

I’ve had a few messages recently asking about what home ed looks like for us, what ‘lessons’ we do etc, so I thought I’d do a little update on where...

The Best Ways To Relax And De-stress In A Busy World

Stress and anxiety are something we all experience from time to time. It’s how we deal with stressors that make the difference. Constant stress is unhealthy and can make you...

Embracing who I am

6 years ago my world imploded. I woke up in the middle of the night, and everything fell apart. The heartbreak was like nothing I had ever experienced. Never had...

Mindful Monday

I’m sat writing this in the early hours of Tuesday morning, as yesterday ended up so busy and I felt a little frazzled by the end of the day. Learning...

Creating a cosy bedroom space for Autumn

We may be in the midst of summer, but already I can see signs of Autumn creeping in. The leaves are beginning to change, the nights drawing in slightly already,...

Wrapping up another home ed year….

When I decided to home educate back in 2007, I didn’t think about how long we’d be doing it for, or how many children! Back then we had two, Lola...

Opening up

Sitting curled up on my sofa, a beautiful playlist singing in the background, working on some new opportunities, I’m feeling so very thankful for this life. The first half of...

Self-care; 4 tips for helping you rejuvenate

It is important to take out time for yourself. We often forget to tend to our own mental health while looking after the people that we love. You should know...

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

Welcoming 2023 {and my word of the year}

Trusting the process

Those tricky toddler days

A lesson in letting go

How to simplify and slow down

A ‘Do Nothing Day’

Keeping food costs down – 6 tips to help

Another year of home ed plans

The Best Ways To Relax And De-stress In A Busy World

Embracing who I am

Mindful Monday

Creating a cosy bedroom space for Autumn

Wrapping up another home ed year….

Opening up

Self-care; 4 tips for helping you rejuvenate