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In light of Australia's first ever loneliness awareness week. I thought it would be a good time to have our guest Jess from Darkwood Counselling jump in and write a blog post. Jess has a passion for working with women and in particular the complex journeys that we take from bump to beyond into motherhood.
Please jump over to www.darkwoodcounselling.com to get in touch with Jess if you would like to chat with her. Jess is available in person, via phone or zoom for your time together.
Casey xx
Bedroom Styling Tips
KEEP IT NEUTRAL
I like to keep our colour scheme neutral and soft, this allows timber or painted furniture pieces to flow in the space. To add depth you can add texture, patterns or colour tones. Add these to bed linen or prints on the wall, I’m about to introduce a wall colour but it will be soft and still tie all our pieces together. One of my favourite things in my home that I’ve used in several rooms are the long wooden hanging hooks, we hang our favourite pieces including hats, baskets, dresses, bags. It’s almost like a work of art and keeps the eye interested.
I like to keep our colour scheme neutral and soft, this allows timber or painted furniture pieces to flow in the space. To add depth you can add texture, patterns or colour tones. Add these to bed linen or prints on the wall, I’m about to introduce a wall colour but it will be soft and still tie all our pieces together. One of my favourite things in my home that I’ve used in several rooms are the long wooden hanging hooks, we hang our favourite pieces including hats, baskets, dresses, bags. It’s almost like a work of art and keeps the eye interested.
Nature Play Ideas for the WHOLE Family
There are so many fun experiences for children in nature. Nature play is time spent playing outdoors in nature. True nature play is free and unstructured play that is led completely by the child. Why not try some of these ideas with your little ones.
- Go on a nature scavenger hunt. Use materials from nature such as seed, rocks and leaves to make interesting patterns and art and craft projects
- Enjoy a muddy puddle, yes! Ge muddy! Try make mud pies and mud castles.
Nature Play
There are so many benefits to nature play. Nature play is time spent playing outdoors in nature and true nature play is free and unstructured play that is led completely by the child, not an adult. Sadly, children spend a lot less time playing outside due to our current lifestyles, time limitations, too much focus on structured activities and concerns about risk and safety. As multi-sensory beings nature play allows opportunities to connect to our environment and promotes health benefits such as reduced stress, increased physical health and increased resilience.
And what’s even better…. Nature play is really simple!!
And what’s even better…. Nature play is really simple!!
Mama Self Care
Do you put yourself at the bottom of your list? Do you often forget to fill your cup before looking after others? In most cases, people don’t see self care as important, especially mamas; and I know there is the dreaded mum-guilt that we all get for doing something for ourselves, BUT girl you need some love too, your mind, body and soul need it.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Kerry and Piper (@pipersienna) share their lifestyle, love for food and travel through Instagram. Their collection of squares is a visual insight into their kombi loving, beach living, plant powered family world. Young daughter Piper Sienna, is a fun, adventurous and honest little girl and is the star of the feed. Her Mum, Kerry, has a flair for capturing true and real moments of home schooling, whilst globe trotting and sharing real life experiences.
Exercise and Pregnancy
There are usually many questions that come to mind when planning how to exercise during pregnancy. Physical exercise is a bodily activity that improves or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. Regular exercise during pregnancy can improve your posture and decrease some common discomforts such as backaches and fatigue. There is evidence that physical activity may prevent gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops during pregnancy), relieve stress, and build more stamina needed for labor and delivery.
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