Little Mission: Preparing To Leave For Uni (Part 1)
Welcome to the first in a series of Blogs, based on my experiences that I hope you’ll find useful if you are preparing for your child to leave home for University for the first time. I’ve compiled a list of what we did to prepare and what we packed in the hope it...
3 Apps I Love To Use When Hiking
I love to walk in the great outdoors and there are 3 apps I love to use when hiking or planning a hike. Read on to find out what I love to use when out and about. Don't get me wrong, my phone stays in my pocket when I'm hiking, there are too many lovely sights to take...
This IS important .. It’s World Blood Cancer Day!
28th May is super important.. It's World Blood Cancer Day. As a former Oncology Nursing Sister and proud Ambassador for DKMS, the Blood Cancer Charity, this weeks Blog is totally focused on sharing with you MORE about this very special day. As always, I'd love you to...
Little Mission ~ From South Milton Sands To Hope Cove.
This little hike from South Milton Sands to Hope Cove along the South West Coast Path in South West Devon is one of my favourite walks. It lies in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with the stunning views, you can see why. This walk is a 1.6km...
A Little Mission – Super Simple Family Recipe
When life is busy, a super, simple family recipe is what's needed! I found and tested this delicious roast chicken tray bake recipe. It went down a treat. I don't know about you but I have a mountain of recipe books. I love to browse through the recipes but sometimes...
A Little Mission – Join Me On National Walking Day
The first Wednesday of April is National Walking Day in the UK and I'd love you to join me on a walk to celebrate. Read on to find out more about why we celebrate this special day. I love to walk and put on my walking boots almost daily to stomp in the Devon lanes. So...
Introducing The Hold My Hand Campaign for Blood Cancer Awareness
I’m delighted to introduce to you a brand new Campaign "Hold My Hand" to raise awareness for Blood Cancer. I'm working with one of the leading Ambassadors for Tropic Skincare, Carol Massey, to bring you a real treat whilst raising money for the blood cancer charity...
A Little Mission – Refresh Your Garden For Spring
Imagine relaxing here! Image credit: The Garden Company A Little Mission - Refresh your Garden for spring so that you can enjoy your outdoor space as much as you would any room in your home. Funny isn't it how you can kid yourself that there can't be too much to do in...
Is it possible to be too kind?
What does the word "Kindness" mean to you? It is possible to be too kind? In this Blog, I'd like to explore the concept of kindness and how it affects us.. Kindness and what it means, is a topic I've been chatting with my friends over the last few months, which have...
10 Key Items You’ll Always See In My Rucksack
Comfort and safety are key issues when planning a hike of any distance, here are the 10 key items you’ll always see in my rucksack when hiking.
How to save a life by doing these three things.
I'm going to show you how you can save a life by doing three things today. Saving a life sounds pretty dramatic doesn't it? However, in this Blog, I'll be sharing simple tools that'll help in less than 2 minutes. It’s my Mission to raise as much awareness as I...
How to make an L shaped sofa from hay bales
This Blog shares how I used hay bales to create an L shaped sofa, creating a relaxation area for your wedding or party guests. We recently organised a special birthday party in our garden and used hay bales to create an L shaped sofa. The aim was to create a...
How to find the joy within your workout
You CAN find joy within your workout, as long as you find the right workout for you. Getting fitter and staying fit has many positive benefits, it's the starting that can be the tricky thing if you've had a break for a while. The key thing for me is that I have to do...
Simple, Effective Ways To Stop The Blues This January
On the day that traditionally is the Monday in January when people feel more sad, I'm sharing my simple and effective ways to stop the Blues. Do you have the Blues this January? It's not uncommon. Some people call today Blue Monday but this year it seems it's taking...
Big Mission: To Raise £50K For DKMS In My 50th Year
As a proud Ambassador for DKMS_UK and former Oncology nurse, I feel very privileged to be celebrating my 50th birthday in February 2022 - that got me thinking! Mission 50 for DKMS was born! What if I could do something to raise awareness for DKMS around the...
How to support the student in your house through exam season.
Like anything in life, feeling prepared, with the right mindset is half the battle Exam season is looming, especially for those taking A level and GCSE mock exams. A stressful time for students and parents alike, especially during a pandemic when school life over the...
Boost Your Morning Productivity in 5 Easy Ways.
Gorgeous breakfast in bed scene from Neptune Creating a routine each morning that works for you, which in turn helps you boost your productivity, makes all the difference to your day. However, it is tempting to stay under the duvet as the mornings are that much...
Make Your Dreams Come True By Answering These Simple Questions.
This blog is all about you! Let's explore how to make your dreams come true by answering some simple questions. Let's discover what's holding you back and how you can make that first move to unlocking the life you want. If not now, then when? Grab a cuppa, your...
How To Recharge Your Batteries In One Powerful Hour.
Embrace the calm This Power of an Hour is for YOU! What will you do today to recharge the batteries so that you're ready to embrace anything that comes your way?Remember the analogy about looking after your oxygen mask on an airplane before you look after anyone...
One Thing That Will Help You When There Aren’t Enough Hours In The Day.
Nkuku Lifestyle know exactly how to make a home relaxing yet functional. In a series of Blogs, I'll be sharing with you how an hour can be really powerful when focus and determination is combined. Each blog will have a different theme to your dedicated hour each day....
Celebrating Friends & Family – See You At The BBQ!
It's half term here in the UK and for many of us, we will be reuniting with friends and family that we've not seen for months and months. Hurrah for now being able to hug and eat inside again! With that in mind, this blog features recipes of some of my favourite new...
You are neither right or wrong..
Gorgeous new seasons paint colours from Cox and Cox From left to right: Souris, Buckram, Hainsworth, Lansdown, Cobble, Wick White, Swedish blue, Smock. Let's talk about habits; the ones that serve us well and the ones that don't. It's a bit like choosing your paint...
A Little Mission – The Pantry Makeover And Organisation
A little mission - pantry makeover and organisation. What I did so our kitchen worked more effectively for us as a family. We all have our systems in place and I'm sure you have your own too, however incase it helps, I thought I'd talk you through what I did to...
5 reasons it’s vital to have a healthy breakfast..
Welcome back to the Blog. In this edit, I'm sharing with you 5 reasons it's vital to have a healthy breakfast which will help you maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle. I'll be sharing my top tips and recipes so grab a cuppa and get comfy! First things first.. What...
How many times do you catch the ball..?
"If someone throws you the ball, you don’t have to catch it" Such wise words from Richard Carlson. In today's blog I'm sharing his concept from the book “Don’t sweat about the small stuff”. I first read about it years ago and it's stayed with me ever since. Now in the...
How To Have Supper Without The Stress..
I'm not sure how it is in your house, but our Dining Room has become a real focal point each evening. It's when we all gather and sit down to enjoy a family meal, we chat about the day, the good, the bad and everything in-between! It might sound very Waltons Family...
Just one positive action a day…
Today, I am going ask you to set a reminder to yourself to take one positive action a day and give yourself permission to check in on yourself each day – take just a few moments maybe whilst the kettle is boiling or whilst you clean your teeth… There’s no doubt these...
How full is your Stress Bucket?
No that isn't a trick question!! Over the last few weeks I've been sharing with you the importance of removing things from your plate, before we start adding things on, such as a New Years resolution or a major new project.. we all tend to get carried away at New year...
How To Have A Digital Detox..
When did you last have a proper Digital Detox..? I don't mean time away from your phone, although it is good to reduce screen time, but I mean in the sense of decluttering the 'stuff`' that builds up on our laptops, phone, address books and so on.. During this...
What are you letting go of this year?
Traditionally, we all tend to make New Years Resolutions or new plans at this time of year. I really hope we can all be happy, healthy and safe in 2021 and as we adjust to this new life, not to be too hard on ourselves.. This is the first in a series of blogs focusing...
A Little Mission – The Dining Room Makeover
My Dining Room Makeover was a little up cycling mission during Lockdown. My plan was to transform the room, bringing it up to date whilst making the best of what we had. A Mission that I might just be able to tackle, despite nerves. I don't know about you, but I'm...
The Little Details From My Dining Room Makeover.
In this blog I'm going to share with you the little details from my Dining Room Makeover and how I pulled it all together. Lockdown for me has been perfect for getting so many Missions done that, in all honesty, I only dreamt of doing and yet it wasn't quite so...
One thing that is magical for your mental health..
ne thing that's magical for your mental health and that is setting boundaries. This weeks Blog discusses how to set boundaries and the benefits to your mental health and well-being. Over time what we deem to be “OK”, gets blurred. On occasions the we are treated or...
What is the magical Power of an Hour?
Let me introduce you to a tool that really helps me (and many of my clients) - the Power of an Hour. A tool that's so simple but really helpful to just get started and maker some headway with that tasked or tasks. I wonder, have you ever found that when you have a...
Gardening Is Good For The Soul; Your Questions Answered
Gardening, as they say, is good for the soul. With one in four of us suffering with mental health issues at some point in our lives, it's also been shown to be very good for the mind and relaxation. My lovely Garden Designer friend Alice Blount and I invited our...
A Little Mission – Linen Cupboard Makeover and Organisation
A little Mission, my linen cupboard makeover and organisation, sharing the 5 things I did in order to create an organised space for the laundry in our family home. So where to start..? With some good music and focus, my Power Hours came in handy! #powerofanhour This...
Welcome To The Woman On A Mission Blog!
Hello and welcome to the Woman On A Mission Blog. Thank you for joining me! Grab a comfy seat and read on to find out more. It's with huge excitement that I am launching my blog, having taken some time away from the keyboard and writing last year.. In truth I...
