I love to learn more about mystical and magical mamas using their creative wisdom to heal and nurture others. I first spotted Charlie's beautiful brand - Magic Organic Apothecary, when looking around a baby boutique a few years ago. I loved her whimsical illustrations and was drawn to the eco cardboard packaging. I was keen to learn more about the story behind her brand and try her beautiful products.... How was MOA born? As a baby my daughter suffered badly from eczema and so, ...
Calm
A nurturing space for adults and children
Mamas, what has been the most depressing part of your mothering journey so far?? At the top of list is the lack of nurturing and welcoming spaces for mothers and children. We all know being stuck at home is isolating and suffocating. I have travelled far and wide, taking journeys of over an hour to seek solace in nurturing spaces. I often find my peace in the wild; walking in the woods and the fresh breeze at the beach. But it's not enough to visit there, I feel I have to live there, ...
Our top tips for beating the last of the winter blues
It’s been bitterly cold for the past few weeks and I have been suffering with severe winter blues! Chances are that you feel that way too? So, even though the spring solstice is less than 20 days away, I would like to share with you my 10 top tips how to beat the last of the winter blues on SNOW DAY - NO 4 The peace that snow brings does give us a chance to go inside and really feel our emotions. Dashing around just isn't an option. I personally have moments of loving the calm ...
Musical healing
I was listening to a birth trauma webinar by Jennie Harrison (Enlightened mamas) a few weeks ago. Hearing her story took me back to my birth trauma which I'm still healing alongside my daughter. Listening in tears it was so enlightening to hear you can actually talk to your child about this trauma now.. This is something I just didn't think of doing, worrying Flo would be too young to connect with it. But we must remember we are always connected, age and stage does not ...
Our triggered moments
There is a dark side of mothering which is hard to confront and fills us with guilt/shock/horror and subsequently a notion that leads us to beat ourselves up with mama guilt. BUT the dark side has purpose, a portal, a mirror for us to confront what is hidden within ourselves. We are human, but as mothers we are expected not to be - We want to be kind, happy, connected and caring every single day. It is simply not possible is it? Is there a superhuman mother out there? Please make ...
Calm is a super power!
I love my son Luca - he is the most gorgeous, energetic and strong headed toddler, but I will not deny that he is hard work and his temper tantrums cause me a great deal of anxiety. I sometimes feel like I am losing the plot! To top it all off, this fast paced society we live in, my business, food shopping lists, running the household – and the all the mama stuff we do! It leaves me feeling pretty overwhelmed. Frazzled! Can you relate? So how do I calm down and centre myself? As much ...