Hummingbirds & Honey Bees

24/04/2024

Birthdays!!! How do you celebrate your own?

Today is my 42nd year of birth, and I wanted to spend it on my own, in my own company (turns out I’m hilarious and pretty great company 😂).

I love being around people, connecting and socialising, but this year on my birthday, I’m having the day off. I made myself an epic brunch (very insta friendly, you should see the state of the kitchen), watched my programmes, had a long bath (albeit surrounded by kids bath toys in spite of trying to zen the space with candles and music), and had a cheeky lunchtime Bellini.

Later I will see my family and friends, and fall back into the usual chaos of family life, but right now, I feel no guilt, as I spoil myself. Give it a go ❤️

03/01/2024

Getting my inner geek on to deliver you some bespoke awesome courses in the spring. Watch this space ❤️

18/10/2023

The happiness of nature - despite the chaos of road closures today, when we finally got into the woods all the magic and wonder made the stress disappear.

The imagination of children is something we should breathe in every day and this little man certainly has a fantastic imagination. We met a tree today and her name was Barb 🥰

We focused on what we could see, hear, smell, touch and taste (their was lots of scrummy cake), we practiced taking big breathes using the leaves for times when we get angry, and we had some restful time making nature wands and window display pumpkins.

I’m planning on doing another meet up in November and will let you know by the end of this week when this will be, so watch this space x

26/09/2023

Don’t forget this will be happening tomorrow from 9.30am

It’s very chilled, just a little wander round the woods with your baby’s and toddlers, a little bit of natures magic, some coffee and cake and a good natter ❤️

Just bring pennies for refreshments and I’ll meet you in the car park.

I hope to see you there and I will keep my fingers crossed the weather is good. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

13/09/2023

Our wellbeing meet ups are starting again 🥳

On Wednesday the 27th of September at 9.30am I will be hosting a Shimmering Hive ❤️

This a community meet up for parents, carers, baby’s and toddlers at the stunning grounds of
During these meet ups we go for a short walk around the wood, explore nature with our little ones, share relaxation techniques and first and foremost chat.

After this we will wander to the quiet beautiful little tearoom and put the world to rights with a cuppa and some awesome cake.

These are wonderful, beneficial wellness meet ups, and I’m so glad they are back.

If you are interested in coming please leave a comment or pm me, and I’ll share you more info.

There is no charge for coming to a Shimmering Hive, just bring some pennies for refreshments.

05/09/2023

When our baby’s grow up 😢

For any parents or guardians who are seeing their little ones transitioning to Primary school this week - I feel you ❤️

This evening as I get my sons school stuff ready, I’m already feeling utterly confused!!!
Part of me is deeply saddened that he won’t be with me every day, part of me is just excited about his next adventure, and part of me is thrilled to have time to myself to think and breathe.

We have already been on a huge journey together with our children before this next step, so it’s only natural that we have such conflicting feelings and emotions when this day comes.

Take care of each other. Some children will run off through the school and not look back while they’re parents cry their hearts out, others will hold on tight to you as they try to process this next step.

Make sure you take a breath ❤️

20/03/2023

09/02/2023

Yesterday I talked about educating ourselves about the struggles that children and young people face, the effects of their mental health and how best we can support them.

Last year I attended this course with and it was eye opening to say the least.

If you work with young people, or you want to recommend this to your child’s school, or you are a parent or guardian who wants to undertake youth mental health first aid training for yourself. I highly recommend this course. The training is superb.

Contact details are on the attached photo 💚