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February 2020 – Parcel Contents

Hello…it’s time for our February contents reveal, and this month the theme was “Love Yourself”.

The contents were all about the importance of putting yourself first and investing in a little self-care – you deserve some me-time!

February Contents:

The Pad Of Productivity –

Your February parcel is here! And, as this month is associated with all things “Love”, we wanted to celebrate the importance of showing yourself some love and self-care – something that is very easy to forget to do! This Productivity Pad is a great way to help unload our mind. It can be stressful thinking about all the daily tasks and chores we have ahead of us, so writing them, in a list, and the satisfaction of ticking them off, one by one, can be a great help!

“My Mindful Day” & Star Pencil –

We spotted these lovely sheets on Facebook and contacted the creator, “Tiny Acorn Mighty Oak” for a collaboration, as we thought they were a perfect fit for this month’s parcels. Mindfulness can be great for anxiety – it can sound daunting if you’re unfamiliar with it, but in short, it simply means slowing down, taking time to breathe, and allowing yourself to refocus and become grounded. This sheet is a great way to begin…we’ve even included a cute star pencil to help you get started.

Spotty Socks –

Now, when we’re thinking about self-care, we think, cosy, warm, snuggly…socks! So, these had to be included in your parcel this month, now all we need is a blanket, a hot chocolate and our favourite box set, and we’re sorted…

Home Sweet Home –

These wooden heart decorations look lovely wherever they are hung. Home Sweet Home is a safe place to lots of us, and where we can relax and take some much deserved me-time…there’s nothing wrong with investing a little time in ourselves and our own wellbeing…and taking advantage of that long overdue duvet day!

 Go At Your Own Pace –

We’ve included another inspirational postcard from “Katie Abey Design”. Remember to take a moment to breathe, to step back and to enjoy the journey – it’s Okay to go at your own pace.

Smile Cards –

As always, there should be a couple of these little cards in your parcel, I’ve written one for you, and the blank one, is for you to write a short inspirational or positive message, and give to someone you know, or leave somewhere for a complete stranger to find – but this is of course optional, there’s absolutely no pressure to do this if you don’t want to.

Parcel Assistant –

Your pompom Parcel Assistant who helped (or hindered!) us with packing your parcel this month, was…Robert!

 

Karen x

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish…

I know, you don’t often see me blog on a Saturday, but I’ve been thinking about the importance of self-care this week, so I wanted to write a little about it.

Self-care is something we hear mentioned quite a lot, and it can sound somewhat self-indulgent, and ‘fluffy’ – but it certainly isn’t selfish, in fact, it’s essential!

Self-care is a very personal thing, and can be interpreted differently from person to person, basically, it’s the routine of doing something you enjoy, and essentially doing it, for you.

It could be down to simply being kinder to yourself. Our lives have become so busy and hectic, that most of us operate on auto-pilot. We are so consumed with work, household chores, sorting the kids out…and now, technology and social media have been added to that list too, so we forget how important it is, for our own health and well-being, to, just, press pause.

Investing in some well-deserved self-care is important to help prevent burnout, and allows us to take time out to recharge our batteries.

The practice of self-care has lots of great benefits, both physical and mental, it can help boost our self-confidence too, by taking part in activities that we are good at, and enjoy doing.

One excuse for not making time for ourselves, is that we just don’t have the time. But, the best thing about self-care is that it can fit into our routine, and can begin with small little habits implemented each day.

Ideas may include going for a walk and unplugging from technology for an hour, or trying mindfulness, and just, being still. Taking time to laugh, whether socially, or while watching a funny sitcom, or maybe, if you enjoy physical exercise, spending an hour at the gym, listening to your favourite music, or going for a run.

It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as it is good for you, and helps you to reconnect with yourself – the key to self-care, is little and often.

Karen x

February 2018 – Parcel Contents

Good Morning Lovelies!

For this week’s blog post I’m going to continue catching up with this year’s parcel contents so far, and today, it’s the contents of our February parcel.

We received so many lovely comments from customers who received this parcel – they were great for us to pack too, so much love!

The theme for February was ‘Love Yourself First’, and the contents were chosen to make you feel loved and special (because you are!), and be kind, especially to yourself.

February Contents:

Standing ‘Love’ Word –

Your first item for February is a standing ‘Love’ word. It’s a lovely design and not too big, so it will be easy to place, pop it on a shelf, to remind you to surround your home with Love.

The Little Book Of Kindness –

The theme this month is ‘Love Yourself First’, and this little book is perfect. As the title suggests it is full of tips to show kindness, not only to others, but just as importantly, to yourself. It is a great book written by Bernadette Russell and it will give you a warm fuzzy feeling!

So, grab a cuppa, find a quiet spot to sit, and have a read.

‘Moon And Back’ Photo Frame –

We love the quote on this photo frame. We wanted to add this to your parcel, so you can add a photo of someone or something you love. It doesn’t matter who or what it is, it could be someone to remind you that you’re loved and never to feel alone, your favourite place, or a pet who loves and depends on you. Whatever or whoever it is, we want it to make you smile.

Wooden Heart Decoration & Red Heart Lolly –

This shabby chic style heart decoration is ready to hang and just needs a new home to add a little love to! Now, as it’s Valentine’s Day soon, we wanted to include a red heart, as our gift to you – maybe it will go well with a cuppa while you’re reading your new book?!

 ‘Be Afraid Of Being The Same…’ –

Being different is what makes us unique, and what makes you, you! – who wants to be like everyone else anyway?? – I certainly don’t! Celebrate your differences, and anything that makes you stand out from the crowd, and definitely, never, ever, be the same as everyone else…

Smile Cards

As always, there should be a couple of these little cards in your parcel, I’ve written one for you, and the blank one, is for you to write a short inspirational or positive message, and give to someone you know, or leave somewhere for a complete stranger to find – but this is of course optional, there’s absolutely no pressure to do this if you don’t want to.

Parcel Assistant

This month, your Parcel Assistant is Burgundy Bert! He prefers to be called ‘Chief Robert’ – but he’ll get a big head, so I recommend you don’t!!

Karen x