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Goodies from Blurt

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Over the weekend I had an exciting delivery from The Blurt Foundation.

I love this company as they deliver joy and coping strategies to many people around the world.

Last weekend I ordered a few things from them as they had a free delivery weekend (got to take advantage of any offers thrown my way) and they arrived on Saturday.
I ordered a few cards from them mostly because I liked the designs for me -not necessarily because I had anyone in mind to send them to. I’ve put these up on my board for now so I can see the messages and hopefully take some inspiration from them.
I also ordered some Mohdoh. I’d never tried it before but it sounded lovely so I thought I would give it a go.
Taken from their website it’s:

 MohDoh is an aromatherapy, play therapy and colour therapy aid. As you mould the squidgy, colourful, dough, the blend of essential oils inside is released. At the same time, the carefully selected colour of the dough will help to balance the energy centres that are out of harmony. The synergistic effects of touch and smell have been shown to be very effective in treating a number of stress related complaints (as with massage) and the tactile nature of the dough has in itself a soothing, calming effect

I have used it a couple of times since it arrived and it really is lovely. I got the “unwind” one which smells of Lavender, Juniper, Geranium and Rosewood. It smells absolutely gorgeous and I love just sitting squishing it between my hands too. It’s such a fun and relaxing, nice feeling. I would definitely recommend giving a pot a try.

I’ve enjoyed just hiding upstairs in my crafty room with my little pot and a good book. So nice and chilled.

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