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Calm My Mind - Words from a student midwife. I sit down, chairs lined up beside me, another assessment, if I pass this I am one more step closer to qualifying as a midwife. Deep Breath. It’s my sign off placement interview, I must show what I have learnt, how I have grown and what I now know. Deep Breath. I pull on my uniform, ensure my fob watch is in the correct place, pens and notebook in pocket, hair tied up, Deep Breath. My first shift on this placement.  Do I remember enough?  What will I be faced with? ...

I don't know about you but after the hype and utter craziness of December, I find myself on a bit of a Christmas comedown! Although still getting January motivational vibes, there have been glimpses of feeling pretty low too. I'm sure I am not on my own with this. I know the kids are out of sorts whilst they are getting back into their routines. Many of us want to start the year with setting intentions, healthy eating plans and goals. That's a great thing, but it can involve putting too much pressure on ourselves. My goal is getting Holistic...

Tis the season to be jolly.... and stressed!  I love Christmas, especially since having children. It's such a magical time for them and us parents too...Well, maybe not 100% of the time. This year, adding a pregnancy, a puppy and the new website to an already bonkers time of year, has been seriously testing.  I'm fortunate enough to work with essential oils, which means being around their beautiful scents, quite a lot of the time. During those days, where you lose your shit over silly things and you feel overwhelmed by the amount of organising that needs to be done,...

Welcome  …and thank you for visiting my brand new website! Last Summer the decision was made to take the plunge, leave my job and put all my efforts into Holistic Kitchen. There is never really a better time, to step out of your comfort zone and follow your dreams… I just decided to do it at the same time as I fell pregnant with our third child and the dog also was expecting her third litter of puppies… #timing    Once I’d decided a new website was needed, ‘The Soapy Group’ stood out as the people to make it happen....