52 Weeks of Gratitude
Begining a new weekly list, of things that I am grateful for. I used to do this in my journal, and it’s a great exercise for noticing and appreciating all...
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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...
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...
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...
Valentines Journal Prompts
I made up some new ‘love’ themed journal prompts – perfect for February and Valentines Day! I don’t journal as much as I’d like {hello crazy busy days} but I...
Journal Prompts for a New Year…..
I know we are a couple of weeks into the new year already, but I wanted to share some more journaling prompts with you… taking some time to reflect on...
DIY: Journal Kit
I love to journal, and it’s a love I’m passing on to my daughters. We put together these little journal kits to gift their friends this holiday season. Perfect for...
Pinecone Firelighters
Autumn – hot chocolate, warm blankets, log fires, games around the fire.. I love this time of year! One of my favourite things about our home is that we have...
Blogging and Friendship
It’s something that I get asked quite a bit – what is my favourite thing about blogging. I’d say without a doubt, the best thing that blogging has given me...
The importance of self care when you’re sad
Emotions are a part of life, a little sadness is different to being depressed or yearning for a different way of life. Sometimes it’s OK to acknowledge that we feel...
DIY: Lemon and Lavender Household Cleaner
After having workmen in last week, and decorating the girls bedrooms, my house is a little bit of a tip! We had to empty one bedroom entirely so that the...
Finding Beauty in the Ordinary
There is a Japanese philosophy called wabi-sabi – that has it’s roots in Zen, revering austerity, nature and the everyday. Wabi-sabi is a state of consciousness. Beauty hidden in the...
Peppermint and Rosewater Sugar Scrub
The older I’ve gotten, the more I pay attention to what it is I’m using on my body. I pay attention to all those crazy sounding ingredients...