Celebrating Imbolc with kids
Imbolc is a celebration of the natural world reawakening, as well as a time of cleansing. We honor the goddess Brigid at this time of year. On our walks, we’re...
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A Mindful Solstice
If you’re signed up for my newsletter, you’ll have had this months email arrive this morning, with a beautiful Solstice Ritual for you to do today. If you don’t feel called...
New Moon Introspection
My cycle links to the New Moon. I find myself turning inwards at this time, feeling the need to hibernate for a few days. I feel old anxieties and worries...
Why weeds are wonderful
When you think of superfoods you probably don’t think of weeds. But there are many found-at-a-roadside plants common to the UK that can provide a whole host of health benefits....
Finding stillness in a pandemic
Before the pandemic, life was lived at 100 miles an hour. With five children, a home to run, my own business, no partner to share the workload and four of...
7 ways to save money
Money is tight for all of us, especially if you are raising a family. Whether you are a single parent family, or a two-parent one, with one or two incomes,...
Mothers Day Love
Yesterday was Mothers Day. It was the first time I’ve spent it with my Mama in about twenty years. It’s been almost three months since she moved over here to...
A ritual for letting go
Letting go can be beautiful and freeing. Autumn reminds us of this every time we look around us. The Earth can teach us so much of the power of release...
A New Moon Ritual
New Moons are a time of new beginnings, a time of introspection, and fresh starts. It gives us a chance to delve inwards, to check in with ourselves, and let...
Thoughtful ways you can make your home more peaceful
Life is stressful. But that stress and frustration shouldn’t be reflected in our homes. Your home should be the place you retreat to after a long day at the office,...
A slow pace of life
9 weeks of lockdown. It seems like it’s gone fast yet been forever at the same time, what a weird year this is shaping up to be. We’re pretty much...
Plant-Based Remedies You Can Make at Home
Do you like to take care of your health using natural products and home remedies? Here are some suggestions for herbal medications you can make yourself. Elderberry Syrup There are...
Welcoming in the light
I’m stood in the kitchen, Oren is napping in the sling. There is incense burning, the sun is streaming through the window, the dog is by my feet and the...
An activity advent calendar for all the family
This must be about our sixth year of making an activity advent calendar, and we still love it as much as ever! Even the girls who are now all...
Simple ways to celebrate Imbolc
While the world around me is still covered in snow, tomorrow marks Imbolc – a Celtic celebration of life emerging after the winter. It’s the perfect time to celebrate the world...