Poetic Tuesday: I find peace

The forest inspires me. The forest is where I escape my daily worries. The forest is the place where I create memories. For myself, for my family. There is nothing more beautiful than seeing my son’s eyes sparkling with joy when he splashes in the stream, finds sticks to play with or explores mossy logs…

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Seasonal Celebrations: Spring Equinox – The Marzanna Doll

Being raised in one country and living in another, I am floating between cultures and traditions, weaving my own. To value and honour my Polish/Slavic heritage and English customs and celebrate Mother Nature, I cherry-pick the best parts of seasonal celebrations and adapt them to fit my family and the place where I live. Every…

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CREATIVE SUNDAY INSPIRATION – Mother’s Day

CREATIVE SUNDAY INSPIRATION – Mother’s Day If you are looking for a perfect Mother’s Day gift, here are some creative ideas: 🌹 personalised wishes, 🌹 a story about a favourite memory you share with your mum, 🌹 a memory box with items that remind you of special moments with your mum, 🌹 a handmade card,…

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Parenting Thursday: How to Relax while being Creative with your Child – Abstract Painting 

Creativity in parenting is a valuable tool. You can use it in many ways, from storytelling to arts and crafts. Only your imagination is the limit, really. Being creative with your child is an excellent opportunity to bond with them, inspire their creative endeavours, and… relax! The latter may sound surprising, but resting while having…

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Relaxing Story Wednesday: Peace in a Tea Bowl

“The sadness sits heavily in my chest“, I say with a sigh, sinking into a soft armchair. With her heart sparkling with empathy, she looks at me, touches my hand affectionately and listens to my story. She doesn’t say much. She is just there, present, focused on the rambling that comes out of my mouth,…

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Poetic Tuesday: Shinrin Yoku

Shinrin Yoku – forest bathing – is a Japanese practice of relaxation in the forest. A very simple yet powerful concept: going to the woods, being present in the here and now, using our senses to soak in the beautiful gifts of nature like fresh air, the scent of earth and the perfume of conifer…

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Monday Wonderings: How do you dance free?

Can you dance free without pre-taught steps? Are there any benefits of letting yourself boogie around to your own beat? Can you dance a story? How do you do it? To answer those questions, one summer evening, I met up with the inspirational Emilie Barton, who runs Dancing Free class – a dance practice where…

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CREATIVE SUNDAY INSPIRATION – The Path

CREATIVE SUNDAY INSPIRATION – The Path I feel poetic today. Yes, it is a good day for a poem. I invite you to look at the photo of this dusty path. 👣 Stare at it, connect with it, ponder it. 👣 What emotions does it evoke? 👣 What memories? 👣 What does come to your…

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Relaxing Story Wednesday: Dancing Cloud

The fire dances, mesmerising. Oranges, reds and yellows entwined, the playful sparks swirling skywards like a sparkle of fireflies. The warmth cups our faces, and wild flames gleam in our eyes. We all snuggle together around the bonfire, waiting. She always keeps us in anticipation. It is part of her magic to appear and cast…

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