October can feel like a month of settling in. The school term is well underway, the evenings are drawing in and the calendar seems to fill itself before we have quite caught our breath. There are lovely things to look forward to, but there can also be that…
There’s something about autumn that makes me want to potter around the house. Move a few things, bring the blankets within reach and make a little corner feel inviting as the evenings draw in. It doesn’t take much, but I do love having a few things to look…
There is something wonderfully autumnal about pulling on your wellies, wrapping up in a cosy jumper and heading into a field to find the perfect pumpkin. Pumpkin picking has become a much-loved October tradition for many families. It gets everyone outdoors, provides plenty of seasonal photo opportunities and—if…
September has always felt a little like a second January to me. There is that familiar sense of a fresh start: new stationery, new routines and a sudden urge to get everything organised. As a teacher and a mum, I feel it from both sides. The children return…
There is something unmistakable about the first signs of autumn. The mornings feel cooler, the evenings begin to draw in, and familiar routines slowly return after the freedom of summer. Even before the leaves have fully changed, you can sense that the season is beginning to turn. The…
Late summer can feel like a strange in-between, can’t it? The days are still warm, the kids are still full of energy, and yet there’s this little undercurrent of “September is coming” that makes everything feel slightly louder in my head. For me, it’s the season of half-finished…
Late summer has a different feel, doesn’t it? The days are still warm, but there’s a tiny shift in the air, a nudge to slow down, take stock, and enjoy what’s right in front of us. For me, this is the point in the year where I start…
The Wheel of the Year is about to turn again; the summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and in the UK it usually lands around 20–21 June. For 2026, this is the 21st June. It’s the perfect excuse to plan a simple, feel-good day with…
A little note before we begin I’m right at the start of my tarot journey, a beginner, and I’m approaching it as a mindfulness tool rather than a way to predict the future. For me, tarot feels like a calm little ritual: a few quiet minutes to slow…
Astrology is more than just reading your daily horoscope; it’s an ancient practice that’s found a new home in modern self-care routines. For busy mums, astrology offers a playful and insightful way to tune into your needs, honour your rhythms, and nurture yourself in ways that feel truly…