Once upon a time,
I discovered how much I loved writing and telling stories;
I love crochet.
I love unity.
I love being a woman.
I love ageing my way.
I love my ordinary little life.
This blog is those things smashed together.
I try each day to notice the small precious magical moments. Everyday magic is always there; it will mean something different to each of us, but it’s there in the moments that are nothing & everything, all at once.
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Let’s Normalise Ageing; Because Being Over Fifty Is Magical
Can We Take a Moment to Celebrate Ageing? Can we take a moment to celebrate all the beautiful, natural features that come with ageing? I’m talking about the sagging, the smile lines, the broken…
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How to make Wool Goddess Timeless Tilly crochet blanket
Making a granny square crochet blanket is so soothing and relaxing due to the repetitive nature of the stitches. No complicated patterns to follow and total mindfulness. Not sure how to make a Granny…
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National HIV Testing Week 2026
Why I Ordered a Free HIV Test From The Terrence Higgins Trust at 54, and Why You Might Want To As Well. I want to talk about something many of us don’t often say…
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Why Chlorine, Fragrance & Dyes Matter for Vulvar Health
Ladies over fifty, read on if you have leaks, and can not sneeze, laugh and jump up and down without crossing your legs, squeezing tightly, and saying a little prayer to the Pelvic Floor…
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Understanding Female Pleasure: A Holistic Approach
For far too long, pleasure, especially female pleasure, has been treated as optional, indulgent, or even something to be embarrassed about. From a holistic perspective, that idea simply doesn’t hold up. I’m a qualified…
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Selenium: A Small Mineral with Mighty Benefits for Fibromyalgia
When you live with fibromyalgia, you soon realise that every little thing counts, from how you move, sleep, and eat, to what supplements you take. One trace mineral that often flies under the radar…
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The Power of Sharing: Embracing Support and Empowerment through Chronic Illness Disclosure
Opening up about a chronic illness can be daunting, but it can also be incredibly liberating. Here are some reasons why sharing your diagnosis can be beneficial: Tips for Sharing Your Diagnosis If you’re…
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Huel & Chronic Illness
I’ve always been open about my journey as a mum living with chronic health conditions. So it often surprises people when they ask, “Why are you an ambassador for Huel?” The answer is simple:…
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When Women Share Their Stories, They Heal Each Other
There is something profoundly powerful that happens when women sit down together and share their life experiences. Whether it’s over a cup of coffee, in a group chat, or through a heartfelt blog post,…
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Comprehensive Guide to Healing After Surgery
In February 2023, I went through a traumatic experience that changed everything. I became seriously unwell and ended up needing lifesaving bowel surgery. What started as a necrotic appendix and an abdominal abscess quickly…
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Learning to Love Myself Again: A Journey Through Bowel Surgery and Healing Trauma
A Little Backstory Christmas of 2022 was an unusual one for me. In the months leading up to it, I had been undergoing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to manage heightened anxiety. This was…
“Making time for crafting isn’t just a creative act. It’s an act of self-care. It’s saying, “I matter. My well-being matters.” It’s choosing peace over pressure. Presence over performance.”
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