balancing my food and travel obsession with an alternative way to live
I’m a book kind of person, not a Kindle or a tablet sort of girl. I prefer paper and ink, the sound of crisp pages turning and the excitement I feel when I buy colourful or metallic stationery. So I’ve surprised myself over the years at just how much I love apps. It’s been a […]
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Call me strange (many do) but I prefer going to the coast in the winter. Here in Norfolk we’re pretty lucky to live just a stone’s throw from a plethora of beach options, and then there is neighbouring Suffolk too. Even if you don’t live close to the sea, a drive to your nearest coastal […]
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In the autumn I re-started my hypnotherapy and psychotherapy training! For those of you who know me you’ll know that I love anything to do with the subconscious mind and dreams. I’ve been interested in both since I was a kid. Though my interest in hypnotherapy really began when I became pregnant. It’s true that […]
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UK Blog Awards: Wellbeing Long-List A couple of weeks ago, I was so thrilled when the UK Blog Awards emailed to say that Roots and Toots had been long-listed for this year’s UK Blog Awards. I’ve been nominated for the ‘wellbeing category’, which is of course happy news after expanding into wellbeing over the last […]
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A wellbeing collaboration between Roots and Toots: Find a discount code for Treat Norwich at the end of this post! Wellbeing: Change in Season There’s finally a nip in the air, the nights are drawing in and I’m finding that I’m less carefree and already becoming more introspective. A good friend of mine was telling […]
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Buttery toast. One of life’s simple pleasures. But how many of us really taste everything when we eat? Not just when we’re eating toast but with anything we consume. I try to eat my food mindfully when I can – although that’s easier said than done with a small toddler waving spoons of mashed potato […]
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Lucid Dreaming Boosts Wellbeing Before I reveal my tips on how to have a lucid dream and what to do when you’re there, first, I have a very timely tale to share. I initially wrote this blog post a couple of weeks ago and I’ve returned to it today after what happened last night. A […]
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This week I’ve written an article for Female First: 10 Hedgerow Herbs that will Brighten Up Your Summer Cooking. In addition to this article, which you can access via the above link, I’ve also added some extra information below about the wonderful herb foraging workshop I took part in recently. Forgotten Herbs and How to Use […]
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It’s safe to say that everyone’s experience of motherhood will be different. Every Mum is different, every baby is different and every set of circumstances is too. Yet even if you have a challenging start, it doesn’t mean that you’ll be faced with the baby blues, anxiety or even postnatal depression. Equally, those who do […]
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This week I wrote my second article for the fabulous, The Lady magazine. You can read the full article at the end of this post. But first, here’s a quick intro: Meditation vs. Mindfulness In short, meditation (or mindfulness) is simple tool that will change your life for the better. It’s about bringing more […]
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