The Village Journal is a collection of reflections, real stories, and practical wisdom for women and mothers.
In the everyday moments — the hurried mornings, the heavy afternoons, the small victories and quiet doubts — there is a deeper story unfolding.
A story of change, of resilience, of becoming.
Here, we gather articles that speak to the realities of matrescence, mental health, and well-being.
Honest conversations. Gentle guidance. Practical support for the seasons of motherhood.
Because you were never meant to do this alone.
10 Simple Steps to Meal Planning.
For many of us, meal planning is something we do on the fly—thinking up dinner ideas while standing in the supermarket aisle, or just getting through one meal at a time. And for some, it’s not on the radar at all (no shame here).
I’ve heard so many mums say they wake up already dreading the question: “What’s for dinner?”
They’re tired, stretched thin, and worried about whether the kids will eat what’s made—or whether there’s even time to prepare anything nourishing.