Do you want to help save the bees? and in doing so help save the planet? or maybe you want to save your back and cut back on moving the lawn? Well, good news with one simple thing you can do all of that! :)and that one thing is…stop mowing your lawn! 🙂 In case … Continue reading Save the Bees, Save Your Back! From Sterile Lawn to Stunning Wildflower Meadow!
Spring is here and the days are growing longer and slowly warmer. As some of you may be aware, I've struggled with depression, anxiety and panic attacks the last two and a half years. I've tried a variety of antidepressants, seen counsellors, tried yoga, meditation, journalling...you name it, I've tried it. They all seem to … Continue reading Healing Depression Through The Transformative Power of Spring
It was a gorgeous day today, so after doing some errands in town, I decided to come home the long way along Lough Atalia [Galway city] and through the wild meadow beside it. The sun was shining, there was a brisk breeze and the air seemed alive with sound. I recommend always being prepared, if … Continue reading Blackberry Delights & Unexpected Encounters or Becoming Addicted To Foraging!
When I was little, I wanted to be a Knight, a Healer, a Explorer...and when I grew up, I realised I could be all those things and more for it is only recently, I have discovered that my heart is that of a Wild Woman. What is a Wild Woman you ask? She loves all … Continue reading What it means to Be A Wild Woman
Foraging in the city can be truly enjoyable, challenging and always rewarding. The joy and satisfaction of making your own remedies, cosmetics and food from herbs and flowers you gathered yourself is immeasurable. The heart of summer is an excellent time to gather your herbs for making creams, balms, salves, oils, tinctures, tonics, teas and … Continue reading Foraging in the City: How to make Herb & Flower Infused Oils at home, as well as Uplifting Eucalyptus & Mint Shaving Cream
Dear Reader, I have been spending a lot of time lately on Youtube watching fellow bloggers like Lauren Singer on Trash is for Tossers or Joyous Health and MillieFreakles. It is absolutely fascinating how many women [men too also of course but a significantly high proportion of women in my experience] around the globe are waking up to the … Continue reading The Great Wild Sisterhood
I am in the process of 'ReWilding' myself, something which I hadn't fully articulated even to myself, until last night when I came across a TedX talk by Tara Woods filmed in Dublin. Tara's talk wasn't very long but her words made up for their scarcity by their powerful truths. Tara brought into light ancient truths … Continue reading Wide awake…my endeavours to living a more authentic life
The Guardians of Gaia 