Home Schooling Day 1

Hi all, So last Thursday my kids' schools all shut down (as did all schools in the Republic of Ireland) to avoid spread of the Corona Virus. I was delighted. Firstly, the government made the right call, quickly. Secondly, I was going to have time at home to work on projects that I've wanted to … Continue reading Home Schooling Day 1

Ayurvedic Lifestyle

I've been listening to loads of interesting podcasts recently, and learning all sorts of things from them. Last night I listened to Chloe Brotheridge's podcast "Calmer You" episode 74 with Jo Webber from Pukka Herbs about Herbal Remedies for Anxiety. I was really interested in the talk and I loved how Jo kept bringing the … Continue reading Ayurvedic Lifestyle

Meditation

I decided that I was going to add meditation as a priority to my life about 2 weeks ago, and I'm delighted to say that I have meditated every night just before bed for the last 15 days. I heard on a podcast that 56 consecutive days of meditation changes the shape of your brain, … Continue reading Meditation

Blended Family

When I met my now husband, all those years ago, he had already been married and he had five kids. This was not a situation I wanted to get involved in and I didn't plan to. I planned to travel and enjoy my life, and was nowhere near settling down. And a man with kids … Continue reading Blended Family

New Baby/Parenting Advice – I give to anyone who will listen!

Ignore most of the advice you get given. Listen to what people tell you and thank them, and then decide what you liked about the advice, and what suits your parenting style and ignore the rest. Don't let it get you into a tizzy if they are giving advice that doesn't suit what you are … Continue reading New Baby/Parenting Advice – I give to anyone who will listen!

Proud of my small steps!

So for the last week every day, bar one I think, I have done the 5 minute mini workout. 5 squats, 5 lunges, 5 push ups, 5 calf raises and 5 tricep dips. Simple and easy, and I achieved it! Might seem small and almost insignificant to someone who goes running or to the gym … Continue reading Proud of my small steps!

Small Steps… to get back on track!

So, it now count down to back to school, and I've realised that the last few months have just disappeared and I've really not done very much to work towards my health goals... so this week I'm going to start getting back on track. With a few small steps. I am going to try to: … Continue reading Small Steps… to get back on track!

An Amazing Woman.

So I've been having a pretty crappy stressy time of it lately. The kids are driving me up the wall and I've been wound up and cross about everything. My husband isn't around at the moment and there's a number of other reasons for me to be stressed on top of it all, and it … Continue reading An Amazing Woman.

10th June (June is For Joy!)

Made a cheesecake for my niece's birthday as a surprise and she was delighted with it. Love making someone feel special, it makes me feel good too. And my daughter's friends mum rang and offered to take my daughter to the football match tomorrow evening that is an hour away, and I was dreading to … Continue reading 10th June (June is For Joy!)

4th June!

Yesterday I focused on the joy that I got from experiences of my day. I spent time with my stepmother, my friends, and back to my stepmother and dad. I definitely feel much better when I see people who build me up and are positive for me. I had a nice day, even though I … Continue reading 4th June!