Episode 200: Ripples of Kindness | A Special Giveaway | Bullet Journalling |

[@joysedgwick812]

Every video you have made over the years is a gift to anyone who watches and today, your 200th (and yes, I have watched them all at least once), was a particularly special one for me. Your smiling calm has returned, your lovely drawing and journaling, gentle piano music and reminders to be kind to ourselves are all so healing, thank you Helen. ❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Joy, for saying such lovely things - it really does warm my heart to know that by sitting here chatting to my camera and sharing my thoughts, I can send some positive feelings into the world! And I am very impressed that you have watched every episode at least once! 🤗💕

[@heatherf833]

Helen you are one of those people who go about in the world, making it a better place, not knowing how wonderful you are. Thank you and congratulations on 200.

[@mousiemakespod]

Aww, Heather - thank you so much for your kind words! 🤗💕

[@margarethastings3332]

Oh Helen, you brought a wee tear to my eye today when you were distributing your beautifully painted pebbles with their uplifting messages. I can only imagine the joy of finding one of those at just the moment you needed to. You truly are an amazing person! 🤗💖

[@mousiemakespod]

Ah thank you, Margaret - I really hope that the pebbles will send out the important message of how each of us is valued and deserving of kindness. x💕🤗

[@shirleylee3172]

Hi Helen congratulations on 200 podcasts you deserve it you are so full of fun and a brillant crafter you are full of kindness we all appreciate ❤

[@ElaineP49]

Wonderful vlog again Helen…..beautiful music, lovely drawings, and your usual ‘calming’ voice was just what I needed today…..thank you x x x 🥰

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Elaine - I'm always happy knowing that I've helped, even in the smallest way. x💕🤗

[@barbaradouglas9465]

Thank you Helen and congratulations on your 200th episode. I love watching your podcasts. 🌻

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Barbara - I'm very happy to know that you enjoy spending some time with me! x💕🤗

[@ShelleyRooney-kt7zr]

Hi Helen, although I was slow finding you, once I did I binge watched - wow 200 episodes - congrats! I'm so glad you've stuck at it 🤗 kindness, like a smile spreads . I've always kept a journal, though not a bullet one, and sometimes I 'abandon' it for weeks and feel a little guilty, but then, I find it's rather fun reading back to the last entry and being reminded of what happened at that time and how I was feeling. Ohhhh I wish you lived close to me so that I might have a chance of finding one of your beautiful pebbles ! 😍 What a wonderful idea you had there. xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Shelley - it makes me very happy knowing that you enjoy spending some of your time with me and I always appreciate your kind comments! I loved going on my walk and leaving out pebbles for people to find - I felt a bit like Santa Claus xx🤗💕

[@teresaramosbonilla344]

Hello Helen! How are you? Thank you very much for your lovely podcast “Ripples of kindness”. We always try to be kind, to smile and to do small things that make other people’s lives easier and happier. What a wonderful idea to decorate pebbles with motivational messages! The people who find these pebbles will be very pleased! We send you all our love from Barcelona! We look forward to watching your next video tonight! Love from Teresa, Natalie and Graciela

[@penelopeschinwag]

Congratulations 200!!! I feel your journalling has been transferred to making wonderful travel films for us all where you are looking after yourself and others too. We all so enjoy them. xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Pene - I think you are right, that my videos have become an alternative form of journalling! xx💕🤗

[@margaretrodee3519]

Wow Helen! 200 episodes. I’m fairly certain that I have seen every single one. Your fun camper van has filled a lot of your time I’m sure. I love seeing where you go and I love seeing what you make and create. Thank you for doing such a beautiful job and for treating us each with great uplifting content. I know it’s a lot of work! You are appreciated! I hope it fills you up too. Best wishes! I always look forward to Mondays! 😊 And that’s YOU! You wander around making the world better not maybe knowing how wonderful you are. ❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Margaret - I hope that you know how much I appreciate you, too! I think the pleasure that we get is definitely a two-way thing. Thank you for all of your kind words! xx💕🤗

[@bettysshowtime7400]

That’s amazing Helen,200 videos! I have enjoyed going back and watching any I have missed! Your kind words,poems,stories and beautiful music has really been a blessing to me and to many others I am sure! Thank you Helen.💕

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Betty - I always appreciate that you take the time to leave kind comments here! xx🤗💕

[@mrsford4430]

Helen I enjoy watching your podcast. Happy 200 birthday podcast. I love your kindness of just sharing your campervan journeys and your crafting. A big thank you for being you. You are beautiful inside and out and have been a great inspiration to so many

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much for your appreciation - and I also thank you for leaving such kind comments! x🤗💕

[@DelciaHumphries]

Helen congratulates on your 200 episode. I hope you realise how wonderful it is to see you every time. When you are ill and housebound and lonely You are like a friend popping in for a chat. Keep up the good work. God Bless you

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Delcia - I am very happy to pop up each week and spend time with you - it's so good having KZbin as a special kind of support, especially when you have to spend so much time alone. Take care xx🤗💕

[@deniseengel1451]

Congratulations Helen on your 200th episode. I’m glad I you have made so many. Thanks for your giveaway.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Denise - I've had a lot of fun making all of these videos! x💕🤗

[@maritjohanne3406]

Thank you for a wonderful video. Helen, you make the world a better place to live! I look forward to each episode. You talk to us all as a friend, and your knitted animals brings smiles and love! Congratulations on 200!

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Marit - it is such a pleasure to make videos for such an appreciative audience and I really do feel that I am chatting to friends! 🤗💕

[@EvieO1950]

200 episodes is quite an accomplishment, you put so much creativity and talent into these videos. There have been many times when your peaceful calming vlog has been just what my heart needed that day. 🤗♥️🤗

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much, Evelyn - I'm always glad to know that you enjoy the variety of things that I share as well as sometimes helping you through days that are in need of a calm oasis. x💕🤗

[@margaretgreen9062]

200 videos, amazing. I haven’t watch from the start but have watch all your lovely videos. I usually watch on Monday evening but feeling under the weather at the moment and settled to watch in the afternoon. Just what I needed, you are so kind Helen and I could imagine people finding yourpebbles, what a lovely thing to do. Thanks for being you and bringing so much joy. ❤ xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Margaret. I do hope that you'll soon be feeling better and I'm always happy to know that I might have helped in some way. x🤗💕

[@jankitteringham8483]

Congratulations on your 200th episode Helen. we all enjoy so much your wonderful ways.Loving your piano playing that goes with each episode too. The stones are amazing and I would be thrilled to find them down South! Thankyou for all the time you take to upload all your video’s. So much work that I appreciate! Take care. X🥰🇬🇧

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Jan, for all of your kind words and encouragement! x💕🤗

[@marciaz5346]

With the contentious and difficult political situation in the US, you are a calming oasis. I can't express how much I enjoy spending time with you and sharing your adventures. It is like sitting with an old friend. 🥰

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Marcia, for your kind words - I love to sit and chat to you! x🤗💕

[@yarnmugspodcast9123]

Hi Helen. Huge congratulations on your 200th video. They have all been wonderful. You bring so much joy to people with your kind thoughts, music and lovelyness 😊

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Sarah - I have always appreciated your kind words and encouragement! x🤗💕

[@pamelageoghegan8859]

Thank you, Helen. Congratulations on your 200th!! I hope there are many more. The countryside you walk through is beautiful. x

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Pamela. I feel fortunate to have such lovely countryside around me! And I hope that I'll continue making lots more podcasts! x💕🤗

[@lindaapplegate4559]

Congratulations on your 200th podcast, Helen. They have uplifted and charmed many. Your thoughtful kindness has inspired me in many ways. I am so grateful for you and your gifts you share.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Linda - I always appreciate your kind and encouraging words! x 🤗💕

[@lostinsomerset6002]

Congratulations Helen! You deserve to have many more subscribers to your uplifting and beautiful channel but I know that's not why you do it. However the subscribers you do have are with you one hundred per cent and continuously delighted and encouraged by what you bring to us each week. It's definitely something I look forward to every Monday evening when I watch. Xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much for your kind and supportive comments - it is a pleasure to be able to share with you so many different things! xx🤗💕

[@AvrilAshby-ck1fn]

200 episodes! Well done and thankyou Helen! Thankyou for inspiration, enjoyment, information-oh and so much more! You are indeed very special xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much, Avril! x🤗💕

[@lindashields5939]

Today is Thanksgiving Day in Canada, and though I am in the USA, I tend to enjoy every Thanksgiving Day that I possibly can. What a perfect day for me to watch this wonderful episode early in the morning while the world is just waking up. I am just so grateful that your videos have become a regular part of my life these last few years. You have given me so very much kindness, beauty, inspiration, music, and joy. Thank you Helen! And thank you for all the time, thought, and energy you put into all your podcasts. Peace and joy

[@mousiemakespod]

How lovely to celebrate every Thanksgiving Day that you can! I am very happy to have offered you so much - and I appreciate every single comment that you take time to write! Thank you, Linda. x💕🤗

[@carolyncampbell6149]

Hello Helen, many congratulations on your 200th podcast! I haven’t been around since the beginning but I’ve enjoyed so many of them. Your kindness shines through in all aspects of the video, from the research you do on every place you visit to the beautiful music. Thankyou for every word of encouragement you have given and for sharing, so generously. Hears to the next 200! Take care Helen xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Carolyn - it is such a pleasure to be rewarded with such lovely feedback and "virtual" friendship! xx💕🤗

[@MiriamMcDade]

Lovely.. just lovely… there’s a calmness that washes over me when I watch your videos.. thank you… to be kind, to make someone’s day and to make someone smile…. Warms your heart ❤️

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Miriam - I'm so glad that you enjoy these little moments of calm. x💕🤗

[@epiphany8276]

Thank you for the art downloads. I always enjoy your varied, calm and beautifully edited videos.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Jane - you are very welcome! x🤗💕

[@mandyhague6363]

Congratulations on your 200th episode which I feel sums you up. You are a lovely kind person.👍😊

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Mandy, for your very kind words! xx💕🤗

[@DawnsDays]

Congratulations on your 200th (officially numbered) video Helen 🎉 I think you're one of the kindest people I know and I feel very honoured to be your friend ❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much, Dawn - I love it that KZbin brought us together (and especially that we were able to meet up last year!) x💕🤗

[@sharonbeavis4448]

What a beautiful lovely podcast Helen, loved your painted pebbles… I have found a pebble in our local woods and it said “ be kind to yourself” which a lot of people forget to do …. Big congratulations on your special 200 episode , thouroughly enjoy watching you especially your adventures in your camper van with Phil and many of your knitted friends … here’s to the next 200 😊 🥂

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Sharon! How lovely to find that pebble in your local woods - it's so true that many of us forget to be kind to ourselves! I'm so glad that you enjoy watching, including the campervan trips! x🤗💕

[@isabelsacarneiro4968]

Congratulations, Helen,on a wonderful milestone,200 wonderful episodes,absolutely loved the pebbles!Here 's looking at many more!❤🎉

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Isabel - I'm so glad you enjoy watching! x🤗💕

[@slowcrochet]

So many beautiful quotes and encouraging reminders! Thanks, as ever, for sharing your beautiful heart with us! Congratulations on 200!

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Mary - it is always a pleasure to share everything with you! x💕🤗

[@wendylinsdell3681]

200th episode well done Helen , I've never been one for a doing a journal but I can see why you do them, they are a lovely way to look back and remember . I do think that sometimes we don't spend enough time being kind to others and ourselves . The pebbles are lovely and I'm sure they will put a smile on someone's face just finding one , thankyou again Helen I look forward to the next video as they are my quiet time , time to relax 😊

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Wendy, for all of the kind and supportive comments that you write here - I love being able to share with you all the things that I love! xx💕🤗

[@weijourn1970]

Thank you for your enjoyable episode. I liked seeing your pebbles and hearing your piano playing. Congratulations on 200 episodes.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you - it's my pleasure to share these things with you! x💕🤗

[@Hellen-pf7ts]

Just what I needed, a lovely 'Helen's podcast' to calm me after messing up the brioche section of my Stephen West MKAL! So I'm being kind to myself and letting it be what it is, so thank you for that. I love all the warmth and kindness which comes across in every single one of your podcasts, the camper van trips, the crafting, the piano music and all the interesting facts along the way. I especially love your painted pebbles. You are a very special person, thank you for 200 wonderful episodes, see you on the next one, love Helen x

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I have not yet mastered brioche stitch... I'm glad I reminded you to be kind to yourself though, in that challenging pattern! See you next time! x🤗💕

[@LillyandTheBee]

Congratulations on making 200 videos ❤ I agree with your comments at the beginning of your video, the kindness from subscribers is really heart warming & also the kindness and support from other podcasters, yourself included! I definitely need to be kinder to myself especially negative self talk. Lovely video as always, loved the pebble walk 😊 Take care xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Lilly. We are so lucky to have our hearts warmed by so many kind viewers, aren't we? And the support and encouragement between podcasters is so lovely, too. It's good to keep reminding ourselves that we need to be as kind to ourselves as we would be to others! xx🤗💕

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

Congratulations Helen. Thank you for ‘kindness’ themed episode. I’m always advocating this. Where would we be without ‘kindness’ ❤. Sometimes we need a reminder that there are so many kind people, social media, news can make you think otherwise. An absolutely uplifting episode 🙏🏻☺️

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much - I'm so glad that you felt uplifted by this episode - kindness is such an important thing to practise! x🤗💕

[@gingermolinero8386]

Helen congratulations on your 200th episode. I am so please I found your channel. You enrich my day each time I see your vlogs. Thank you

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much - I really appreciate your kind comments! x💕🤗

[@elizabethrutledge8182]

Dear Helen- thank you so very much for your amazing work in producing 200 podcasts that are so captivating, interesting, special and absolutely fun ! I’m definitely into fun! 😂 Earlier this year, after retiring from teaching last December , I experienced a rather confusing and difficult time. Your episodes, along with using many other strategies, have resulted in me feeling much calmer, more mindful and being as “happy as a pig 🐷 in mud”! (I’m unsure if that’s a British as well as an Australian saying) I’ve taken up journalling which I absolutely adore ❤ Your kindness has definitely rippled out- and made big waves 🌊- in my direction! And your giveaway is absolutely precious and so indicative of your kind and thoughtful soul ❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Elizabeth - I am very happy to have helped you through your time of readjustment and it's great that you have taken up journalling! I hope that all of us here will keep sending out ripples of kindness into the world! x🤗💕

[@heatherharris6916]

Thank you Helen such a lovely video and congratulations on your 200th ❤🎉

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Heather - it's my pleasure! x💕🤗

[@janescarisbrick6986]

Wow I have watched you for so long and enjoyed everything you tell us, show us and share xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Jane - I so appreciate you being here and spending some of your time with me! x🤗💕

[@lisamcclure8770]

What an enjoyable podcast. Helen you are very kind. I so look forward to your weekly videos. I love how you painted the rocks and good for you to go for a walk to give them to other people. Maybe you lacking something in your life,and that's why you jounaled alot. Maybe you found what you were missing. Who knows. Take care. Thank you again❤😊

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Lisa - it's always my pleasure! I have certainly filled up my life with so many things that I haven't found time for much journalling! x💕🤗

[@helenogorman9467]

Thanks again Helen. This was a lovely video. You're so right kindness is everything and sometimes even unkind people are touched by kindness. Thank you.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Helen - I really do hope that even the unkind people feel the reaching out of our kindness! x🤗💕

[@ASmileAdayful]

🏆 200 wow, and I've only seen a handful😮. What a lovely idea Helen, I've been down a lot of rabbit holes lately, and love, kindness and thoughtfulness seems to be the key to freedom and peace. Good job lovely lady❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much. You are absolutely right - in the tough world that we live in, the key is definitely thoughtfulness and kindness. 💕🤗

[@barbaragrant4857]

What an achievement! I found you a year ago and so enjoy your vlogs with your crafting and chat. Your travels in the van with your husband and trips with your mother swell my heart . I love how you share so much of your life and your kindness sends ripples of support and care all away across the pond to your near neighbors in the US and Canada, and across the world really. I love your music, I love your stories you create for your little animals. Thank you so much. Your time that you give is a gift to all!

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Barbara, for your kind words - I am very happy that the time you spend with me is so enjoyable - it definitely makes the time I spend creating videos very worthwhile! 🤗💕

[@boek88]

Waves of kindness, support and love sent back to you ❤🌻

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much - I am so fortunate to have such lovely, kind viewers! 🤗💕

[@anneclements2473]

Another very thoughtful podcast and much appreciated. ….. and yet another two piano exam pieces! Was playing along on the table top!!! Thank you xxx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Anne, for your kind words - and how lovely that I played two pieces today that you have also played! x💕🤗

[@trudymeyer430]

Lovely video from start to finish. I feel like those of us who follow you faithfully have become your journal of sorts…you share thoughts, crafts, music, travels. Your podcasts record these things for you (and us) to revisit. I know all of us feel honored to be able to share a bit of your world. Thank you xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Trudy - and I think you are right, everything that I share through my videos is rather like a journal that we can all revisit! xx 🤗💕

[@heathertucker7056]

Congratulations on your 200 episode Helen! I love your videos as they are always relaxing and gentle and always interesting! I agree that being kind is important and if there was a bit more kindness around, the world would be a much nicer place. I love your piano playing so much and that makes your videos extra special. I haven’t checked out our treat yet but thank you anyway for the very kind thought xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Heather - I can only hope that if more and more of us exercise little kindnesses, the world will gradually become a much better place. I'm glad, too, that you enjoy the piano playing that I include in my videos! Thank you for all of your support and encouragement. x🤗💕

[@soxynanaalice]

Congratulations on your 2ooth video!! Love all the adventures and fibre art you bring to myself and KZbin. And especially your piano and book readings, those videos are extra special. Thank-you for the lovely pattern on ko-fi. Such a splendidnidea. CHEERS to your next 2oo videos! Xx😊

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Alice - it's always a pleasure to share my creative pursuits and interests with you - and it's extra-special because I'm also able to spend time with you and enjoy what you like to share, too! 🤗💕

[@francinelundeen435]

Your episode felt like a gift thank you

[@mousiemakespod]

Aww thank you Francine - that is a lovely thing to say! 🤗💕

[@carotrike]

Here in our part of Somerset, our town has a kindness festival every year. There are organised activities for families and those who wish to, create window displays, in shops and at home, from tussue-paper. Some are very colourful and some incorporate messages, just like your beautiful stones! Have a happy day, may the ripples of kindness you have sent out return to you 😊

[@mousiemakespod]

How wonderful to have a Kindness Festival - I think that's something that would be great to spread to other areas, too! Thank you! x💕

[@joyofthings]

Thankyou for all you do.I love your channel.xxx🐝🐝🐝

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Linda xxx💕🤗

[@priscillamcgarry5200]

Helen…another fabulous video. You are the champion kindness spreader and you have taught me so much. I will paint rocks and hide them around the courtyard in my new Senior Living home. ❤️🇺🇸

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Priscilla! I am very happy at the idea of you painting rocks and hiding them for others to come across! 💕🤗

[@rickiwinter1587]

What a lovely video, my favourite one yet . Thankyou for playing 'Prelude' by Chopin, you play the piano beautifully Helen. I found this episode quite moving and very special ,it has reminded me to be kind to myself, sometimes I forget to do this . I particularly liked how generous you were with sharing your thoughts on journaling. In fact I loved everything about this video .Congratulations on the 200 , I look forward to many more ♥♥♥

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much, Ricki, for all of your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the Chopin 'Prelude' and hearing my journalling thoughts. Thank you for spending some of your time with me and hopefully there will be many more podcasts to enjoy. x💕🤗

[@susanpharoah8996]

Hello Helen, I just wanted to congratulate you on 200! Amazing 😍. Mindfulness is such an important part of life now, we all have the ability to embrace it, if we just look for the little opportunities that are all around us. Lovely music as ever, thank you Helen ❣️🪡🧵🧶🎹

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Susan - your words are very much appreciated! And you're absolutely right about finding little opportunities to be mindful. xx💕🤗

[@angelaholcroft4515]

Good morning Helen. Wow, 200 episodes . It has been a joy getting to know you over the last few years. Meeting you in person extra special. We are often kinder to others than we are to ourselves. I'm getting a bit better at this. I believe that we're all continuous works in progress. I love the pebble idea. It's an activity we can do with the children during half term. Thanks for the extended giveaway . I hope that you're starting to feel better. Have a lovely week. Take care. Xx💕💐

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much for all the kind words that you share here, Angela! And it really has been lovely meeting you in person too. You're absolutely right that we are all continuous works in progress!! I hope you enjoy painting some pebbles with your grandchildren at half term. I'm definitely feeling better than I did a week ago, thank you! xx🤗💕

[@OneStitchAfterAnother-kx1qy]

Sorry to comment again, Helen, what a coincidence, I played that Chopin prelude on my piano today, nowhere near as well as you though! What a lovely kind thing to do with your painted pebbles, I might give that a go myself! You are a truly kind person

[@mousiemakespod]

How lovely that you played the same Chopin piece today!!! And I would love it if you spread out the ripples of kindness by leaving some pebbles in places for others to find! xx🤗🎶🎹

[@ic7505]

Wow Helen, 200 episodes (and more) - what an accomplishment. And 4,000+ subscribers. I think you are liked, enjoyed and yes, loved. Great episode on kindness and really mindfulness. I’ll keep my reply shorter than usual. 📧chat soon 🥰

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Isabel - it is quite amazing to realise that I've made that number of videos! xx🤗💕

[@linbourne8731]

Thank you Helen for a kind and thoughtful 200th episode and Congratulations 🎉. I look forward each week to sitting down with a cup of coffee and a relaxing few moments catching up with what you have been doing. Looking forward to the next milestone event! xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Lin - it's always my pleasure and I always appreciate you encouraging words! x🤗💕

[@judithstonier9872]

What a lovely video Helen the music and content gave me such a warm feeling on a wet miserable day , I love the idea of leaving the pebbles for other people and am going to do the same and spread a little kindness too thank you for your kind and helpful thoughts ❤😊

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Judith - I'm glad to be able to cheer up a gloomy day! I would love it if you painted some pebbles too, to help spread the ripples of kindness! xx💕🤗

[@margaretmitchell614]

Congratulations on your first 200 episodes. I look forward to every Monday and the lovely surprise topics you choose to talk about and show us. A treat for the eyes . Thank you.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Margaret - I'm so glad that you look forward to spending time with me each week! x 🤗💕

[@kimgrigg4206]

I love watching your videos there so informative. X

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Kim - it's always my pleasure to share! x💕🤗

[@bevabberley1524]

Well done for your kindness. Your dedication in reaching 200 episodes is wonderful. This year for me has not been easy due to health issues with my husband and my arthritis. But what helps are little messages of kindness from friends and neighbours. Thank you Helen 🥰

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you - a little bit of kindness definitely goes a long way. I'm glad that it has been comforting for you to have such supportive friends and neighbours. 💕🤗

[@rachelknight1064]

Congratulations on your 200th podcast Helen. I enjoyed today's podcast and was only thinking a few days ago that you had not shared any of your journal pages lately! I like seeing your unique journals on blank pages and thought I had sent you a message last week (which clearly I had not!), wondering whether you ever watch 'The Mindful Narrowboat' KZbin channel. Knowing you have spent time on a narrow boat, I think you would enjoy it. Vanessa writes poetry, notes and illustrations of her life on the water and the nature she spots around the canal. She sells copies of her journals (which I have purchased and love). I was going to ask whether you had ever considered selling copies of your campervan journals? You are such a creative and talented person in so many areas and so inspiring - keep those podcasts coming please Helen. Thank you for creating so much enjoyment in the lives of those of us in your Mousie Makes community.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Rachel! Oh dear, I must have missed spotting your message about your channel recommendation - I have watched some of those beautiful videos and didn't know that Vanessa sells copies of her journals! The artwork and poetry are both beautiful. I'm glad you enjoyed my revisit to the topic of bullet journalling today. I would never have thought of having printed copies made! xx🤗💕

[@craftdipper]

Once again, loved your piano playing. This in itself is a kindness you so generously give us week by week❤ Thank you, Helen🎶🎵🎼❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Shirley, for your appreciation of the music - it really means a lot to me! x 💕

[@lenorerhodes8110]

Lovely video Helen. Thank you for your giveaway to all. Next time we travel up north I must leave some stones with kind words for others to find. I have seen some in my travels but have always left them for others to read and enjoy. ❤️❤️🌺

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Lenore - you are very welcome! I love coming across the occasional pebble with a kind message! x🤗💕

[@vickybossom9957]

Thank you so much for your calming words of wisdom that I needed today! Lots of hugs,❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Vicky - you are very welcome x 🤗

[@christinebrown6154]

What a beautiful episode Helen. So lovely to have 200 videos to look back on. I’m always cheered on Monday watching especially as things are challenging right now. Thanks for the special downloads. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Christine. I'm glad that I can offer a little bit of cheerfulness when times are somewhat challenging for you. Your continuing support is very much appreciated. 🤗💕

[@craftycleggscreations]

I totally agree with you Helen, there are so so many of our subscribers that are so very kind, how can we not keep making videos to stay connected and spread the love of our crafts and of course spreading the kindness. I’m often unkind to myself, I think it’s very easy to fall into a habit of caring for other and completely forgetting yourself. I have been wanting to paper craft for sometime now but other things seem to take priority 😢 The painted pebbles are wonderful Helen ❤❤, this is definitely something I’d love to do. Such a fabulous podcast as always, bye for now my lovely friend. ❤❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Jeanette - we are very lucky to have such lovely people watching our podcasts and leaving such kind comments, aren't we? You're right that it is very easy to fall into the habit of not being kind to ourselves - sometimes I think our enthusiasm causes us to forget how many hours there are in a day!!! So it's definitely good to give ourselves permission to set things aside when our priorities change. I can definitely recommend pebble painting as a very relaxing activity and then a way of spreading a bit more happiness! 💕💕🤗

[@helendeacon7637]

Lovely to watch your 200th episode: Congratulations, Helen! 💐You have set the tone and because you kindly encourage it is real joy and privilege to subscribe and watch regularly. 'Let it go!' will have blessed someone on the pebble walk. I chuckled at 'It's not a bad life, just a wobbly day.' Thank you.🐞❤🌺

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Helen! I love being able to spread feelings of kindness and encouragement through the videos that I make! xx

[@teresaharp]

What a lovely podcast today❤. 200 episodes is amazing. I love watching. Today I especially love the painted pebbles! I am so glad they were taken, such an impact. Thanks Helen for all you do❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Teresa - I'm so glad that you enjoy watching! I loved taking those painted pebbles out on my walk. 🤗💕

[@mariettafocke9276]

Helen you are a lovely beautiful kind lady. Thank you for the vlogs

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Marietta, for your kind words! 🤗💕

[@craftdipper]

Ohhhhh.... I've just downloaded your art pages, Helen! They are beautiful - thank you soooo much! You are so kind❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Ah thank you, Shirley - I'm glad you like them! xx 🤗

[@juliethomson8745]

Kindness is a comfort to all who receive it,even ourselves.Thankyou so very much for your comforting videos Helen.They have shown me that Kindness doesn't cost anything...just thoughtfulness in little ways can make such a big difference in peoples lives.May we all follow your example and spread kindness to one another.Congratulations 🎉on what you have already achieved!❤Julie.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Julie, for your lovely words. I do hope that we can continue to spread kindness through the world - you are so right when you say that lots of little things can make such a big difference! 🤗💕

[@annmilleville1983]

Congratulations Helen for making those 200 beautiful episodes ❤ I am so glad I found you here on the internet, it’s always a joy to watch you talk about your crafts or what you are busy with or what makes you happy! You are so kind, thank you for sharing your thoughts and inspiration! Thank you Helen, kind greetings from Belgium, it makes me happy 😘

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Ann - it's so lovely to know that you enjoy spending time in my company and I appreciate your kind words so much. 🤗💕

[@elainebrown3887]

Oh Helen in the nicest possible way you made me cry and boy did I need that,since my total knee replacement 5 weeks ago I have felt so unhappy because of the constant pain and not sleeping that I have forgotten who I really am an̈d today you have reminded me of the simple joys around me that I have put to one side of late.your podcast came at a time I needed it most so from the bottom of my heart Thankyou ❤️

[@mousiemakespod]

Oh Elaine - I am sorry to hear that you have been having such a hard time lately but glad to know that I may have helped even in a small way to make things feel better. Sending warmest wishes for your continuing recovery. 🤗💕

[@beverlybullock8960]

Congratulations on 200 episodes, Helen! It was so kind of you to give us all a treat. I've always enjoyed seeing the way you record in and decorate your journals. I have no artistic ability, but I've found a way that works for me. I purchase small pocket-sized notebooks that I call my blessing journals. I jot down brief notes in them to remind myself of the many ways God blesses me. I try to do it daily but it doesn't always happen. Thanks so much for the first 200, and I look forward to watching 200 more! 💚

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Beverly. I'm so glad that you've found a way of journalling that works for you - a blessings journal sounds just wonderful! I hope that I shall continue making lots more episodes! 🤗💕

[@Joan.Sandmoor]

Today's reading in "Our Daily Bread" is "Simple acts of kindness" . (Colossians 3:12 ." Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience". ) So appropriate for today's video xx

[@mousiemakespod]

That is a wonderful coincidence! Thank you for sharing this, Joan. 🤗💕xx

[@michellehenderson2773]

Morning Helen congratulations on your 200 episode 👏👏👏 I so enjoy a Monday morning with my coffee because that's when I sit and enjoy your podcasts Your lovely and have helped me with a lot of things thank you x

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Michelle - not just for watching, but also for all the positive and encouraging things that you write in your comments! x🤗💕

[@celestegarcia486]

Thank you Helen for this lovely podcast full of your encouragement, loving kindness, and playful spirit. The last year has been a difficult one and full of unending challenges. Your words of being kind to ourselves went to my heart. During this time I have forgotten to be kind to myself. I will be moving in a couple weeks - once I am settled I hope to start a journal in a similar vein to yours. I am full of gratitude to you- thank you!!

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Celeste. I'm sorry that you have been going through difficult times and it is especially hard, at times like this, to remember to be kind to ourselves. I do hope that life becomes more settled for you and that you find that it becomes easier to treat yourself kindly. 🤗💕

[@karenk380]

Congratulations on reaching 200 podcasts! You are indeed kind to continue blessing us with your well thought out, entertaining, engaging, encouraging and beautiful videos. You always seem to have kind words to share with us. Your attitude about the journaling or lack thereof is healthy, no pressure, it is there to be what it is meant to be. I like that. and sometimes we need those outside prompts, like a purchased journal, to spark new ideas and help us find our mojo again. Sometimes I wish I would keep a journal, but I know myself enough to realize I would write in it once or twice and that would be it. It is part of my own self awareness that I have been pondering of late. Your painted rocks were sweet. I hope they all find new homes. Take care and see you soon. Oh, and I will check back on kofi to see what you have kindly gifted us.🤗

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Karen - you have been such a staunch supporter of my podcasts and I thank you for giving me so much encouragement! Self-awareness is definitely the way to go - when we know ourselves well, we can then tailor our expectations and give our body and soul what they need the most! On my last walk, I noticed that some of the pebbles had gone - so I am happy to think that a little more happiness will be spread around! xx

[@GillianMcGee-eh9hs]

What a lovely post for your 200th episode. Spreading kindness and encouragement is what you do with your videos and you inspire us all to do the same. I am looking forward to the downloading surprise and thank you in advance for that. Being kind to others is easy, being kind to yourself is harder so thanks for the reminder. Take care

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Gillian. It is definitely harder to treat ourselves as kindly as we treat others - it's good to have these reminders from time to time! x🤗💕

[@AntisocialAuntie]

Congratulations on 200 videos 🎉🎉🎉 This was a lovely way to celebrate. Lots of love from the Pacific Northwest 🧡

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much! 💕🤗

[@Joan.Sandmoor]

Congratulations Helen, I look forward each week to your videos xx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Joan - it is my great pleasure! xx 🤗💕

[@GingerCatCrochet]

What a great sentiment running through your video. ❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Pamela - my pleasure! 💕🤗

[@barbarawatson691]

Hello Helen, I have just had the most relaxing break from my chores, so thankyou very much I love your pebbles of encouragement. I made a padded heart for someone going through a very bad time. The words I embroidered on it were, Find peace, Be strong Be brave, and I think these words ring true for lots of us Thankyou for your kindness ❤

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Barbara. What a lovely gift you have made - I am certain that your thoughtfulness will be a great help to the recipient - such excellent words. x💕🤗

[@dianneraphael8248]

Such a beautiful podcast today..

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Dianne - it is my pleasure! 💕🤗

[@tammyintiaras]

Hello, our heavenly Helen! You are absolutely wonderful. It’s fantastic that you’ve reached 200. That is a huge achievement. Well done. You’ve got a lovely group of people on your channel. Just think you’re the bees knees as I do your honesty your compassion your kindness shows through every single video. I look forward to having a look at download that you’ve done for us once again how you to think of all of your subscribers sending you lots of love, always beautiful Ballarat Australia❤️💕🙏🇦🇺

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Tammy - I certainly do have a very kind group of viewers who say such lovely things - it's great to know that we can all support each other and hopefully spread a feeling of kindness and love, especially in the tough world that we live in! xx🤗💕

[@tammyintiaras]

@@mousiemakespodAbsolutely! That’s the best way to be. Kind ! ❤️💕🙏🇦🇺

[@ericallerton809]

🎉🎉 congratulations Helen,,,❤❤ Thanks so much for ur very kind podcast,,,,, Enjoy them all,,,, Elaine ❤️🏠

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Elaine - as ever, it is my pleasure to share these things with you. x💕🤗

[@carotrike]

I thought you might like to know...our little 5 year old Grandaughter, who has until recently been at kindergarten in China, said that the first 3 notes of your introductory music, is the same as whatever they played for the beginning of school, in China! She is very clever and probably correct! We have a book on Tarantulas out of the library at present as she is becoming so interested in spiders. She looks round the house for them too, she was the first child of her age to request a non fiction book about them, from our book shop. So now she has an observers' style book with many pictures of various types of spiders. We have to laugh though, as she often comes running to us, saying that she's found the spider from on the stairs and it turns out to be a poisonous one from Brazil!😂 I can't believe that this is your 200 episode! Congratulations!🎉🎉

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much for sharing these lovely stories of your granddaughter - it sounds as though she has a musical ear and is developing an inquisitive nature - what fun you must have spending time with her! x🤗💕🎶

[@craftdipper]

Dear Helen, what a thoughtful and thought provoking episode - thank you😘. Your sharing your struggles regarding your bullet journal was very honest. I have often failed in kindness and that makes me sad. But I am very grateful that God forgives me through His Son Jesus and restores His law of kindness in my heart and gives me new opportunities. I found a Bible verse that describes you, Helen☺️.... Proverbs 31:26... "She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness." Love and congratulations on your 200th podcast🎉❤💐😍🎂

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Shirley, for sharing those lovely words. Forgiveness for the things that we have failed to do is so important, to enable us to move forwards. xx 🤗💕

[@craftdipper]

@@mousiemakespod very true, Helen🙏💖🤗

[@ramyavanmaele9643]

Hi Helen what a wonderful kind women are you . I love your Bullet journal readings and put stone artwork your give me lots of ideas thank you I always say “To be kind Cost you nothing and smile cost you nothing I love you Helen have lovely week and enjoy

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you so much, Ramya, for your very kind words - it's always my pleasure to be able to share these things with you! 🤗💕

[@ramyavanmaele9643]

Thank you

[@Joan.Sandmoor]

Just ordered the journal

[@mousiemakespod]

Oh that's great! I hope you'll enjoy using it! x 💕

[@OneStitchAfterAnother-kx1qy]

Helen, you are one of the most talented creative people I’ve come across on this platform, toy creator, pianist, composer, author, fibre artist, vlogger and now I can see you are a skilled artist too! Huge congratulations on your 200th episode by the way 🥂🍾🎂 Do you publish your piano manuscripts? Take care xxx

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Ashley, for writing such kind words! I am actually just preparing to publish a couple of my piano pieces and make them available on my Ko-Fi page - I need to check them very carefully before I take the plunge! xxx🤗💕

[@OneStitchAfterAnother-kx1qy]

@@mousiemakespod if you would like a proof reader, tester, I’d be happy to help 🤗

[@mousiemakespod]

@@OneStitchAfterAnother-kx1qy That would be brilliant! When I’m ready, shall I email a copy to you?