Oh my goodness I’m so grateful I could burst! Can you feel it too? Don’t worry if you can’t yet, I bet after this post you’ll want to join me in a not-actually-physically-going-to-burst kind of burst way. That’s a bit of a bhoomie mouthful I know, so how about we counter it with a simple … Read More
Gratitude
Ta’s Wonder List of Bhoomie Gratitude
September is a month of changes. In the Northern world it’s getting darker by a few minutes every day, and in the Southern world the sun is hanging around for a bit longer than it did the day before. I am so grateful for these changes, not only because they breathe life into Seasons and … Read More
A Letter of Love From Mum To Thuli
My Dearest Beautiful Bhoomie Child, I had our futures planned out for every moment until I became aware of your presence in my life and what that would mean. It started when you grew from atoms inside me into a beating heart with movement and warmth. During this time of growth, I started to grow … Read More
Ideas are the most unique gifts
Dear Bhoomie friends One thing we all share here in Bhoomieland is a love for Mother Earth and it’s incredibly inspirational to watch small idea seeds grow into life changing sustainability projects. One such idea seed was started by Bhoomie friend Nicolé Maurel, who grew up in a small town in South Africa during the … Read More
Balance Out Tough Days With Happy Lifelines
The humble cactus is a resilient reminder that if the day gets tough, draw from your reserves! Fill up your tank Cacti have the ability to do what no other plant can – live in some of the driest places on earth. When the rainstorms pour in, the cactus stores up. Most of the water … Read More
The Unique Gift of UBUNTU
Ubuntu is a beautiful word from South Africa. It’s used to give voice to a bond that we share with each other, a connection between all humanity. Literally it means “Human Kindness”, but each family in Africa has their own interpretation of the word. One that has had the biggest impact on my heart is … Read More
Do You Want To Hear Something Wonderful?
About three weeks ago a little brown bird hopped onto my balcony. I said: “Hello cute little bird” in my best bird-speak and I am convinced she answered back. Sounds crazy? Read on… A little bit of history Hubby and I are terrible at gardening. Our balcony plants never last the summer and then we sit … Read More
In the spirit of Grati-toot
Ta, the Gratitude Bhoomie Today I wanted to introduce you to Ta. Ta is the Gratitude Bhoomie. The special gift that Ta came into this world with is gratitude. She is so grateful that she is about to burst. I mean, not really, but she is so aware of how wonderful life is that … Read More