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Wintering. The very word conjures up images of frost-covered fields, soft blankets, and steaming mugs of tea. It’s about retreating, resting, and realigning – mirroring the natural world as it slows down to conserve energy. I love this idea so much that I created a Wintering blend designed to be your daily reminder to embrace slowness in winter, decline plans without guilt, and honour the season by staying indoors to rest. But I have to be honest and realistic - as a working mum with three kids, two dogs, a business to run, and all the other never-ending mum jobs, wintering...

  Everyone says we need to slow down but how often do you actively try to? Can you see the enormous benefits?   Autumn is on the horizon. Listen to her call and what she teaches us. Slow down. Go inward. .𖥔 ݁ ˖🍁๋࣭ ⭑🍂༘⋆ When Sallyanne said she thought of me with this topic, I instantly felt passionate about writing this. Not because I am nailing it but because I 100% know this is what is needed by most people, myself included. However, I am also a mum of two small children, I have a part-time job and some side hustles....

Hello! I'm Lara, I'm a hypnotherapist and storyteller based  in York.  In my hypnotherapy clinic I often talk with clients about their sleep lives. Getting enough sleep of high enough quality makes a big difference to our ability to cope with everything life throws at us during the day.  There are lots of small tweaks you can make to your bedtime routine and sleeping arrangements that may help encourage you to get to sleep, sleep as deeply as you need to and stay asleep all night. Here are some ideas that my clients have found useful. We are all individuals so there is no...

I first met Sallyanne at a day retreat, (long before myself or my husband became practitioners ourselves) where she spoke so passionately about essential oils and how they could be used, a little about what goes into making them and the meaning of the products names. But what really captured me, was Sallyanne’s passion for helping others through her practice and creations.  What followed from that day retreat was really my first foray into essential oil blends, mists and then ultimately - natural skincare. I wouldn’t stray from a natural cleanser, face cream and oil these days. Both myself and...

Scent Alchemy   Did you know, that the olfactory system is like your personal scent wizard? It's in charge of taking everyday smells and turning them into messages, memories, and even those cosy feelings we love. Plus, it's buddies with a big, fancy brain system called the Limbic System Since starting Holistic Kitchen, I have learned so much and now understand much more about the art of creating a scent, and I am excited to share it with you. I have been blending essential oils into beautiful scents for years now because the scent and the name of the scent...