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For some, this week is all about new bags and bottles, brand new shoes, and excited school photo ops on the doorstep.But...
02/09/2026

For some, this week is all about new bags and bottles, brand new shoes, and excited school photo ops on the doorstep.
But for others, it’s a week heavy with dread, anxiety, and tears and that goes for the parents too.

If your child is walking into school this week with a heavy heart, or if the drop off feels like an uphill battle, please remember, it is NOT a failure on your part, nor is it a failure on theirs.

School is designed around a mold, but children are not one size fits all. For many young people especially our neurodivergent and SEN children, the school environment can be an overwhelming storm of sensory overload, rigid demands, and social exhaustion.

When a child struggles to adapt, it isn’t bad behavior or poor parenting, it’s a human reaction to an environment that wasn’t built with their specific needs in mind.

If the transition is smooth for your family this week, I’m celebrating that with you.

But if you’re sitting in the car after drop off holding your breath, or facing meltdowns before you’ve even left the house, please go gentle on yourself. Take it one hour, one morning, and one day at a time.

Wishing every single child, parent, and caregiver all the luck in the world this week. I truly hope you all find your rhythm, your safe spaces, and the support you deserve.🖤

Well we're in the ber months and I'm very excited for it!Croutons made, hearty tomato soup will be incoming this week 👌🖤
01/09/2026

Well we're in the ber months and I'm very excited for it!

Croutons made, hearty tomato soup will be incoming this week 👌🖤

I really never tire of making seasonal goodies 🥰It's such a fresh flavour, warms the cockles and fills you up so much mo...
31/08/2026

I really never tire of making seasonal goodies 🥰

It's such a fresh flavour, warms the cockles and fills you up so much more than anything shop bought!

I really can't wait to be able to get back to teaching again 🥲

Could be a couple of months yet but I'll be making sure we make the most of it when I can 👌

So the time spent de-stalking my elderberries on Saturday was well worth it 👌Turned them and some of our foraged blackbe...
31/08/2026

So the time spent de-stalking my elderberries on Saturday was well worth it 👌

Turned them and some of our foraged blackberries into a beautiful chia seed jam 😍

I landed on chia seeds as it requires A LOT less sugar and focuses on the sweetness of the actual fruit and adds some extra fiber from the chia seeds.

But even this chia seed jam is rammed packed full of goodness for your body!

Elderberries and blackberries are packed with Vitamin C and natural antioxidants to help keep seasonal bugs at bay. It's also
full of Vitamin K and manganese, which support collagen production and overall joint care.
The chia seeds act as a natural thickener while adding plant-based Omega-3s and fiber—keeping energy levels steady without a massive sugar spike.
Fresh lemon juice and pure honey bring raw enzymes and active Vitamin c.

It was certainly a great way to use some of our foraged goodies and will last a while as the jam made around 700 grams worth which I can freeze some for later on 🩷

Leveled up the date "snickers" used a loaf tin to smash the dates into with a glass, added a layer of peanut butter, the...
30/08/2026

Leveled up the date "snickers" used a loaf tin to smash the dates into with a glass, added a layer of peanut butter, then a load of crushed peanuts, a layer of dark chocolate a little pinch of coarse salt...freeze for an hour and BOOM 💥🤯

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS 🤤

And a great way to sneak some fiber in 👌

Oh look at how well they are doing! 😍 Admittedly it's not enough to feed a family of 5 but it sure is a wonderful feelin...
30/08/2026

Oh look at how well they are doing! 😍

Admittedly it's not enough to feed a family of 5 but it sure is a wonderful feeling in the beginning of our growing journey 🥰

29/08/2026

Saturday evenings hit differently when you reach your mid 30s 🤷😂

Low effort dessert 👌Half a pear, take the core out, add a little maple syrup and cinnamon.Sprinkle a little crumble topp...
29/08/2026

Low effort dessert 👌

Half a pear, take the core out, add a little maple syrup and cinnamon.
Sprinkle a little crumble topping ( I made mine with a pinch of oats, flour, sugar and a spoonful of melted butter) and air fry for 25 mins 🤤

Incredibly delicious 😍

It doesn't have to be pretty all the time 🤷😏I do think we have been brainwashed into believing if our dishes don't look ...
28/08/2026

It doesn't have to be pretty all the time 🤷😏

I do think we have been brainwashed into believing if our dishes don't look insta worthy then they're no good⁉️

I say that's absolute insanity.

Sure presentation is needed in many aspects, especially professionally but when you're at home, making it with love for your family then don't worry yourself.

I hear it all the time "I couldn't make them like you" well that's not the case a lot of the time, at home it's put together so it tastes nice and we have happy tummies and that's all that's important ❤️

So don't be afraid to have a go, don't be worried about it looking slap dashed together, be proud that your kids are seeing you do it and that they are learning the confidence to always give things a go!

Little eyes are always watching 👀🤭

27/08/2026

Well I really enjoyed this ☕🍂🍁

I'm not a summer girl at all, so this really feeds my soul 🥰

It was so adorable as I stood in the porch with my little ginger cat on the left of me and my little ginger dog to the right 🤭

It's the small things in life 😁

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