Mindful Wild Steps

10/08/2026

Meet Sadie Snow 🤍

Sadie Snow is my very first Arctic Maxi Fox, and she'll be my model for all future Maxi Foxes!

I've also added a new feature that I'm really excited about. From now on, all Maxi Foxes will have hidden magnets in their head and back, which means I'll be opening up a whole range of accessories very soon!!

I've had so many ideas floating around for these foxes, so it's exciting to finally start bringing some of them to life. I can't wait to see where this little collection goes 🥹

If you'd like to meet the foxes currently looking for their forever homes, head over to mindfulwildsteps.com/fidget-foxes.

Our Maxi Foxes available at the moment are Banana Split and Coco, who are both just so sweet and beautiful, along with several Mini Foxes and Pocket Foxes waiting to be adopted 🦊

06/08/2026

I haven't really spoken much about my Fidget Foxes lately, so I thought it was about time I introduced them properly!

At the moment we have our Maxi Foxes, Mini Foxes, Pocket Foxes, Quiet Foxes and Wristband Foxes, and I'm slowly working on building up the collection so more little foxes can find their forever homes.

These all started because of my own ADHD and that constant need to fidget. Sometimes it's when I'm feeling stressed or overwhelmed, other times it's just comforting to have something in my hands while I'm thinking or relaxing.

This might sound a bit strange, but one of my favourite things is the softness of the fluffy tails. If I have a headache or I'm feeling overwhelmed, I find resting the tail against my face incredibly calming. It's such a simple little thing, yet it brings me so much comfort.

There are currently six foxes available for adoption on the website, including Banana Split, the Maxi Fox in this photo, and I'm always working away behind the scenes creating more.

One of my favourite parts of making them has been seeing where they end up. We've already had quite a few Mini Foxes adopted, and I absolutely love seeing photos of them out and about with their new owners. Knowing they've become little companions that bring comfort, joy and something familiar to hold onto means the world to me.

Every fox is completely handmade and has its own little personality. I spend a lot of time choosing the crystal that belongs inside each one, and that crystal helps inspire the fox's unique personality and little vibe. I love that no two foxes ever feel exactly the same.

I honestly can't wait to keep growing the collection and introducing you to all the different foxes still waiting to be made.

You can meet the current foxes here: mindfulwildsteps.com/fidget-foxes

06/08/2026

Sometimes I take lots of photos during our sessions, and sometimes I hardly take any at all.

My priority has never been getting lots of photos or videos. If they happen, they happen. If they don't, they don't.

I do love taking a few because I love showing people what we get up to, and I love inspiring others. It always makes me smile seeing how many of our posts get saved.

Today, though, I really didn't get many photos.
I did manage to capture this sweet little moment of one of our littlest ones taking a break from painting to enjoy a hot chocolate and some corn. I just thought it was too adorable not to share.

One of our Wild Steps parents from yesterday also popped in with her orphan lambs so our Mindful Minis families could meet them too. It was such a lovely little crossover between the two communities, and so kind of her to bring them along. It was beautiful watching how gentle, caring and thoughtful the little ones were with them.

We also had lots of fun with our boxes forts. We mixed paint with shaving foam to make fluffy paint to paint the boxrs, and the kids had a great time exploring it.

It was just a really lovely morning. It went so quickly, and it was so nice to get outside and spend time with such wonderful people.
💚

06/08/2026

Does anyone else ever have those nights where your brain just won't switch off?

Usually mine is replaying awkward things I said or did years ago 😂. Last night was completely different.

I wanted to go to sleep, but I just couldn't because I kept thinking about all the beautiful little moments from yesterday.

One of the parents said I looked very cottagecore. Honestly, that was one of the nicest compliments I've had in a long time 😂. I've never really felt like I've had a style. I know the sort of style I love, but I've never really been good at putting it together. So hearing someone describe me as exactly what I was aiming for honestly made my day.

Another parent had been cleaning out some craft supplies at home and thought of my 16-year-old daughter. She brought along some beautiful painting markers and paper for her. It was just such a thoughtful thing to do. My oldest daughter has only really just started coming along, so seeing her feel thought of and genuinely seen was really beautiful.

We also had our work experience student with us yesterday, and I honestly just love having him around. He's one of the funniest, most insightful teenagers I've met, and I really enjoy the conversations we have. We ended up chatting about community and a few other deeper topics, which was really lovely.

His mum dropped him off in the morning and stayed for a chat too. She was just so lovely. She seemed really like-minded, we had such a nice conversation, and I remember thinking afterwards what a genuinely lovely person she was.

Then there were all the little moments throughout the day. We had a few showers, then the sun came out, and standing there feeling that warm sunshine just felt so good.

Later on, two of the parents washed up all the dishes together. I appreciated it because it meant less cleaning up for us afterwards, but more than that, I just loved what it represented. That feeling of "we're all in this together." I think those little moments are what build such a beautiful community.

Then today ended up being just as lovely.

I don't really know why I felt the need to write this.

I think I just needed to get it out of my head because I lay there last night thinking about all these little moments and feeling so incredibly grateful that this is my life ♥️

01/08/2026

Today we had to head into town, then afterwards we went for a bush walk. It honestly amazes me how much of a difference nature can make to a child's mood and energy... actually, all of our moods and energy.

In town we were all a bit heightened. One miss was melting down and being crazy 😂, the other wasn't really listening and was also full of beans, and I could feel myself getting anxious and overwhelmed. By the time we got back to the car, I think we were all feeling a bit grumpy and over it.

Then we headed off for our bush walk.

The girls were busy looking for mushrooms, collecting colourful leaves and chatting. We left with wobbly legs from the hills and feeling pleasantly tired, but we also left feeling so much better.

It just got me thinking about how much our environment shapes the way we feel.

Sometimes I think we all just need a little more green space 💚

31/07/2026

I've had a few people ask if I could make a quieter version of my Fidget Foxes... so I thought I'd give it a go!

These little foxes are much simpler than my other Fidget Foxes. They still have a fluffy tail and a rolling body ball to explore, but no clickers, switches or crinkles, making them a quieter sensory companion.

The only problem is... I have no idea what to call them! 😂
At the moment we have: 🦊 Maxi Fox 🦊 Mini Fox 🦊 Pocket Fox

I'd love these little ones to have their own name rather than just being another size.

So... what would you call them?

I've been thinking things like Hush Foxes, but I'd love to hear your ideas!

No AI was used in the making of this image! 😆

30/07/2026

Lots of colour today at Mindful Minis Bush playgroup, we weaved and colour matched and painted.
I love that the girls and I get to spend time with such beautiful families each week... And the sun was lovely!
A warm fire, yummy muffins with jam and of course popcorn and hot chocolates and story time made for a wonderful day.
Cant wait die next week!

29/07/2026

Hey families 🩵 If you have a little one 0 - 4 I'd love for you to join us today. We'd love a few more bookings for Mindful Minis Bush playgroup!

Mindful Wild Steps offers Mindful Minis sessions for our youngest explorers, aged 0-4 years. These sessions include age-appropriate activities, storytime, crafts, and sensory play, all designed to spark curiosity and connection with nature. While little ones explore, parents can enjoy a cuppa and co