Looking after yourself during bad times

As an adult it is vitally important to look after yourself, both physically and mentally. physically; keep healthy, eat the right things, stay active, keep clean. Mentally; good relationships, self belief, support network, confidence. However this was something i found hard to maintain when i was at the worst of my depression, and occasionally i […]

First week. Done.

Left it a bit longer than I usually do for blogging, but I have been very busy and tired! I started my new job as an SEN teaching assistant last week and you know what? I absolutely LOVE my job 😀 The people are lovely, laid back AND professional. For me it took a while […]

And the answer was….yes!

Well, ive had a very exciting week this week. I have been in the lake district with my other half, overlooking a few places on the way. Starting from lancaster, to carnforth then to grange over sands, which is absolutely beautiful. Getting here though, was a complete NIGHTMARE. You see, it was a biking holiday […]

The last day

It was my last day at the nursery yesterday and boy it was emotional! On the wednesday i said bye to my key children and to the rest of the children yesterday. It didnt really hit me until later on in the day. Everyone was like ‘ ooooo its your last day, youve got half […]

Looking forward

Preparing myself and getting ready for the next month as loads is going to be happening! It was my mums birthday yesterday, and i managed it and had a lot of fun 🙂 she thoroughly enjoyed my wrapping skills and said ‘only you Gem.’ Haha :p im glad she knows now what i truly like […]

Sweet potato and cinnamon cake ( lactose and egg free)

The first of the recipes i am putting on here, this is one of the new recipes i decided to try. I absolutely adore sweet potato, from sweet potato wedges, roasties to sweet potato mash on top of shepherds pie, it works well pretty much with everything! It is also good for you. Before i […]

Structure

Because im a bit of a rambler, i want to separate my blogs into topics which i feel would be better and easier to read! I have a love for talking about different things, so this is how its going to go down! For the next 6 weeks specifically, i am going to talk about […]

Content

The past 7 days has been an absolute blessing. after a few weeks beforehand of feeling down, being full of flu, and just generally not at my best, it has been really lovely to have a full week of where i feel like myself, and generally very very happy 🙂 I had a good time […]

Inspiration needed

Well, i havent been able to muster much inspiration today for a craft, but i would like you all to see what big inspiration i have had in the past that really helped me take that step forward to being happy.

Inspiration And thanks

It has felt like a bit of a harder week this week. Not helped by the fact i had come down with major flu ( thankyou children!) and has just gradually got worse. Although, at least its not chicken pox ( i dont envy the kids that, poor lil ones) i think ive felt it […]