Quiet Moments: Journaling, Soup & Moomin Magic

Slow living is about finding peace in the small things. In the throws of burnout and facing some hefty life challenges I need to find goodness where I can and this week it has been in making a delicious but simple vegan lentil soup, creating a fun DIY Moomin cover for my Hobonichoi journals, reading, inspiration from my writing group and the gorgeousness of my wild garden! We also have a bit of a life update to catch up on today. If you like background chat and comfort food and the buzz of being creative then this vlog is for you. Books mentioned: Three Women and a Boat by Ann Youngson Falling by Elizabeth Jane Howard Vegan Lentil Soup Ingredients 2 large chopped onions 6 cloves garlic chopped 4 medium carrots chopped 250gms/9oz red lentils Tsp each of Cumin, Coriander, Ginger, Turmeric 2 cans chopped tomatoes Mixed herbs In this video: 00:00 - Introduction 00:46 - Hobonichi thoughts 02:53 - DIY Hobonichi cover ideas (Moomin wallpaper) 05:11 - Cats and kids leaving 08:29 - Preparing to live alone for the first time in 35 years 11:09 - Writing Group 14:35 - Nutritious vegan lentil soup 16:11 - Recent book recommendations 16:57 - Op shop pottery haul 17:40 - Upcycled reading tip 19:03 - Garden tour (plum blossom, magnolia, & hellebores)