Holistic Kitchen Blog RSS

Who doesn't love a cup of herbal tea! My love for herbal tea began when I was at university in 2005. I discovered green tea, and my obsession spiraled from there!!  I love the ritual of making a cup of tea. It's not just about pouring hot water over the tea bag. To me its a part of self-care for myself. Firstly I choose which mug I'd like, preferably a larger one for herbal. Then I choose which tea Id like, which will depend on the time of day, my mood and how I am feeling at the time. This is why...

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,...