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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Finding Comfort After Surgery: A Wardrobe Journey
After my bowel surgery, finding comfortable clothing became a real struggle. I had already dealt with adenomyosis, endometriosis, fibroids, IBS, and the postpartum periods from five pregnancies, so I thought I had mastered dressing…
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How Routine Can Help Manage Chronic Illness. But Why You Still Need to Step Out of Your Bubble
Managing a chronic illness can often feel like a delicate balancing act, where energy, symptoms, and mental health all need careful attention. One of the best ways to navigate this challenge is through establishing…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Fibromyalgia: Understanding and Managing Your Diagnosis
Receiving a fibromyalgia diagnosis can feel overwhelming and confusing, but you’re not alone. Many people live with this condition, and with the right knowledge and approach, you can lead a fulfilling life. This blog…
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Comfortable Clothing for Abdominal Issues
Not every rounded tummy is a pregnant tummy! Let’s talk about comfort clothing, something that has become deeply personal for me, to the point where I’ve been brought to tears simply because I couldn’t…
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Living with Fibromyalgia: Embracing Good Days
Many of us with fibromyalgia have “good days,” the idea of which can confuse people who don’t understand chronic illness. Having a good day does not mean I’ve been cured of fibromyalgia. My version of a…
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Crafting Through Carpal Tunnel: How I Manage My Crochet Passion with Care
If you’re a fellow crafter, you’ll know that our hands are our greatest tools. But what happens when those very hands start tingling, aching, or going numb mid-row? For me, that’s the daily dance…
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Living with PTSD: The Hidden Battle
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often misunderstood. For some, it follows one life-altering incident. For others, like me, it’s the aftermath of many experiences, layered one upon another. During therapy I was once asked,…
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“Triggered by Calm” What Our Reactions Are Trying to Tell Us
The other day, someone said something that stopped me in my tracks. They said, “Oh I can’t meditate or crochet, it triggers me. Makes me think of all the people that trigger me.” At…
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Healing Mental Health: More Than Just Exercise
The other day, I was deep in conversation with someone who shared their “go-to” advice for struggling mental health: just go to the gym. That phrase got me thinking. Not because exercise doesn’t help,…
“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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