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The Quiet Joy of an Ordinary Summer Day

A gentle and reflective essay about slow summer living, quieter family rhythms, intentional days, and finding joy in ordinary moments. From early morning tea and journaling to open windows, late…

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June 9, 2026
Autumn, Intentional living, Seasonal Inspiration, Slow and Intentional Living

10 Easy Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Autumn (Even If It’s Raining)

Rainy days don’t have to keep you indoors. These 10 easy outdoor ideas will help you embrace autumn’s magic — from puddle-jumping and woodland walks to rainbow spotting and cosy…

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August 24, 2025
Intentional living, Seasonal Inspiration, Slow and Intentional Living, Summer

10 Gentle Ways to Create a Slow Summer at Home (Even When Life Is Busy)

Create a slow summer at home with these 10 gentle, realistic ideas. If life feels busy or full, this post will help you slow down, simplify your days, and enjoy…

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May 4, 2026
Christmas, Intentional living, Seasonal Inspiration, Self-care Calendars, Slow and Intentional Living, Winter

A Gentle Reset for the New Year: 31 Days of Calm & Clarity (Free January Calendar)

Step gently into the new year with this slow, mindful reset. A Gentle Reset for the New Year includes a free printable January calendar featuring 31 simple daily ideas —…

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December 28, 2025
Intentional living, Parenting and Family Life, Seasonal Inspiration, Slow and Intentional Living, Summer

What I Want This Summer to Feel Like

A gentle and reflective summer essay about slowing down, embracing intentional living, and creating a calmer, more meaningful season. From quiet mornings and slower family rhythms to peaceful evenings, emotional…

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June 16, 2026
  • Gentle July Calendar printable featuring 31 simple summer moments, seasonal prompts, summer reflections, nature-inspired illustrations, and slow living inspiration for July.
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    Gentle July: 31 Simple Summer Moments to Savour the Season

    June 26, 2026 /

    Slow down and savour the season with this free Gentle July Calendar and Reflection Sheet. Featuring 31 simple summer moments, gentle prompts, and reflective journaling questions, it's designed to help you enjoy the little things that make summer special.

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  • Watercolour illustration promoting "20 Small Things Your Future Self Will Thank You for Doing This August", featuring a warm late summer countryside scene with golden flowers and elegant typography.
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    20 Small Things Your Future Self Will Thank You for Doing This August

    July 15, 2026 /

    A gentle guide to 20 small things you can do this August to make the transition into September calmer, simpler and more intentional. Includes a free printable.

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  • Watercolour illustration promoting "25 Simple Things to Do Before Summer Ends", featuring a late summer countryside scene with sunflowers, wildflowers and a free printable checklist.
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    25 Simple Things to Do Before Summer Ends

    July 15, 2026 /

    Summer isn't over just yet. Discover 25 simple ways to savour the final weeks of the season, embrace the slower pace of August and enjoy the quiet beauty of late summer. Includes a free printable Late Summer Checklist.

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  • Watercolour illustration promoting "A Gentle Late Summer Home Reset", featuring a bright country kitchen, blue-and-white pottery, sunflowers, gladioli, montbretia flowers and two free printable planner pages.
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    A Gentle Late Summer Home Reset

    July 15, 2026 /

    Refresh your home with this gentle late summer reset. Discover simple homemaking ideas to create a calm, welcoming space for the remainder of the season, plus download a beautiful FREE printable planner.

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    How to Create a Slow August Rhythm

    July 15, 2026 /

    Discover how to create a slow August rhythm with simple seasonal habits that help you savour the final weeks of summer. Includes a beautiful free printable planner.

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  • Watercolour-style illustration promoting "30 Simple Ways to Savour Late Summer", featuring a flower-filled country patio with blue-and-white pottery, late summer blooms, a glass of rosé, and free printable pages.
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    30 Simple Ways to Savour Late Summer

    July 15, 2026 /

    Slow down and make the most of the final weeks of the season with these 30 simple ways to savour late summer. Includes a beautiful FREE printable checklist and companion reflection page.

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  • Watercolour-style illustration of a cosy late summer country home with open French doors overlooking a flower-filled patio at sunset, blue-and-white ceramics, candles, books and a free printable companion promoting August evening rituals.
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    10 Simple August Evening Rituals to Slow Down and End the Day Well

    July 15, 2026 /

    Discover 10 gentle August evening rituals to help you slow down, savour late summer and end each day with calm. Includes a beautiful FREE printable companion.

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  • A woman reading a book beneath a large tree in a peaceful summer garden overlooking the countryside, promoting the blog post "Why I'm Keeping a Summer Reading Journal This Year" from Our Little House in the Country.
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    Why I’m Keeping a Summer Reading Journal This Year

    July 14, 2026 /

    There is something special about reading in summer. Long evenings, quiet mornings and peaceful afternoons seem to invite us to slow down with a good book. In this reflective post, I share why I'm keeping a Summer Reading Journal this year, along with a beautiful free printable to help you remember the stories, thoughts and moments that make this season so memorable.

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  • Illustrated summer evening featured image showing a peaceful country garden at sunset with tea, lantern, notebook and flowers promoting 25 Gentle Summer Evening Ideas to Help You Slow Down from Our Little House in the Country.
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    25 Gentle Summer Evening Ideas to Help You Slow Down

    July 7, 2026 /

    Long, light-filled evenings are one of the greatest gifts of summer. In this gentle guide, I'm sharing 25 simple summer evening ideas to help you slow down, savour the season and create peaceful rhythms at home. You'll also find two beautiful free printables—a Gentle Summer Evening Checklist and 25 Gentle Summer Evening Ideas—to help you make the most of these beautiful evenings.

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  • Intentional living,  Midlife Reflections,  Seasonal Inspiration,  Slow and Intentional Living,  Summer

    The Summer I Stopped Trying to Do Everything

    June 30, 2026 /

    For years, I thought a “good” summer meant making the most of every minute — filling the calendar, planning memorable days, creating magical moments, and trying to hold everything together for everyone else. But somewhere along the way, summer became another thing to manage rather than experience. In this reflective essay, I share what changed after burnout, stepping away from full-time work, and spending slower days in France with my family. It’s a deeply personal piece about emotional exhaustion, motherhood, invisible mental load, nervous system calm, and learning to stop trying to optimise every season of life. This is a gentle reflection on slow and intentional living, ordinary summer joy,…

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