Books, stationery, and wellbeing
This post forms part of Martha Brook's sponsorship of my 2021 National Stationery Week campaign In case you missed it, last week was a big week for Martha Brook - they turned eight years old and they just keep getting bigger and better. This week they're launching their new custom pencil cases and I'm so… Continue reading NSW21: #MakeANote with Martha Brook #ad
I was sent a copy of this book for review purposes and all thoughts are my own. This post features affiliate links It started the day I spoke to my GP about my mental health struggles. I couldn't get an appointment at my nearest surgery, so walked along the seafront to its sister practice. I… Continue reading Finding Mindfulness in Nature
[I was sent this product for review purposes and all thoughts are my own. This post also features an affiliate link] I've been trying a few different tips and tricks this year to bring a bit more mindfulness into my everyday life. I've been journaling, keeping a gratitude log, regularly setting and reflecting on goals,… Continue reading Simple mindfulness practices for everyday life
My 12 Days of Christmas giveaways continue with the ultimate gift for people looking to slow down over the festive period. Slow Box, formerly Hygge Box, is a fab subscription service, offering recipients the chance to take a moment to slow down and savour the moment. Products featured are ethical and showcase the work of… Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas #10: Slow Box
First of all, I'm totally not sorry for the alliterative title of this post. Second of all, I'm not sorry (much) that I left Jenson for 24 hours after he spent a night being a sick. You know why? Because I was reminded that other people are more than capable of stepping in (thanks, Dad!)… Continue reading A blissful birthday break at St Moritz Hotel
On a Sunday evening, most people relax in preparation for the upcoming working week. A week ago I found my eyes closing while I was sat on the sofa watching Luke cook tea, before rushing to get Jenson to sleep in time for #lbloggers and #BlogosphereChat, then making the final edits to a blog post… Continue reading A week of self-care
I had to cancel my Papergang subscription a while back because we don't really have much in the way of a disposable income these days. But when I saw that there was a new Gemma Correll box on the way, I knew I had to sign up again. I did the ol' 'put-it-on-the-credit-card-and-worry-about-it-later' thang (not… Continue reading Stationery porn: Gemma Correll Papergang box #3
Last year I reviewed the SherbetBox* stationery subscription and became an instant fan. Illustrator and fellow stationery nerd, Claire Keay, is a genius at putting together beautiful stationery packages designed around a new theme each month. This month's theme is self-care, something I'm a big fan of, and I loved seeing two of my biggest… Continue reading Stationery as self-care with SherbetBox [review + giveaway]
This time last week I set myself a few goals in aid of Mental Health Awareness Week. I'm very much of the mind that this is something we need to be conscious of every week but it was a good starting point when it comes to addressing my stress levels. Goal #1: Not blog every… Continue reading Tackling stress for Mental Health Awareness Week [the results]
Tomorrow sees the start of Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the theme is Stress: Are we coping? I think a fair few of us would struggle to admit that, actually, we're not coping all that well. Two thirds of us experience a mental health problem in our lifetimes and stress is a key… Continue reading Tackling stress for Mental Health Awareness Week