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30 Simple Summer Traditions to Start at Home (That Actually Feel Good to Keep)

Discover 30 simple summer traditions to start at home that are easy to keep and truly enjoyable. These ideas will help you create a slower, more intentional summer filled with…

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May 11, 2026
Intentional living, Slow and Intentional Living

What is Intentional Living – A Beginner’s Guide to Living More on Purpose

What is intentional living? In Part Two of our Beginner’s Guide to Slow and Intentional Living, we explore how to live on purpose rather than autopilot—making daily choices that align…

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April 13, 2025
Intentional living, Seasonal Inspiration, Slow and Intentional Living, Summer

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
Intentional living, Midlife Reflections, Slow and Intentional Living

What Mindful Living Actually Looks Like in Real Life

What does mindful living actually look like in real life? This post shares a gentle daily rhythm with simple, realistic ideas to help you slow down, feel more present, and…

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May 19, 2026
Intentional living, Midlife Reflections, Parenting and Family Life, Seasonal Inspiration, Slow and Intentional Living, Summer, Tuesday Essays

The Summer I Stopped Trying to Do Everything

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…

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June 30, 2026
  • Pinterest-style promotional graphic for the Slow August printable calendar and reflection sheet featuring golden sunflowers, a countryside picnic, late summer landscape and hands journaling beside the printable pages.
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    Slow August: 31 Gentle Invitations to Savour Late Summer (+ Free Printable Calendar & Reflection Sheet)

    July 28, 2026 /

    Celebrate the beauty of late summer with this free Slow August printable calendar and reflection sheet. Featuring 31 gentle daily invitations and thoughtful journaling prompts, it's a simple way to slow down, savour the season and prepare gently for autumn.

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  • Painterly illustration of a woman walking along a bright coastal beach for What Do I Need More of Right Now?, part 05 of The Life I’m Living Collection.
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    What Do I Need More of Right Now?

    August 22, 2026 /

    What would make the life you’re living right now feel a little better? This gentle reflection invites you to consider what you need more of — for your body, mind, heart and yourself — and to look beneath the first answer to what you may really be asking for. Includes a beautiful free reflection printable from The Life I’m Living Collection.

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  • Painterly illustration of a woman sitting at a busy kitchen table surrounded by lists, notes, keys and everyday reminders for a reflection on mental load.
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    What’s Taking Up Space in My Head?

    August 22, 2026 /

    Sometimes what makes life feel overwhelming isn’t only how much we’re doing, but how much we’re trying to remember, anticipate, decide, solve and carry at the same time. This gentle reflection explores the invisible mental load of ordinary life and includes a beautiful free brain dump printable to help you put some of it down.

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  • Painterly illustration of two middle-aged women enjoying coffee together for Where Does My Energy Go?, part 03 of The Life I’m Living Collection.
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    Where Does My Energy Go?

    August 22, 2026 /

    Where does your energy go — and is everything receiving it really worth the cost? This thoughtful reflection explores energy well spent, the things that restore us and the quiet energy leaks that can leave us depleted. Includes a beautiful free reflection printable from The Life I’m Living Collection.

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  • Watercolour illustration of an auburn-haired woman arriving home with her work bag and groceries for a reflection on what ordinary life really looks like.
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    What Does My Life Actually Look Like Right Now?

    August 22, 2026 /

    What does your life actually look like when you stop and look at an ordinary week? This gentle reflection explores what fills your time, what feels meaningful, what gets squeezed out and whether the story you tell yourself about your life is really true. Includes a beautiful free A Week in My Life printable.

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  • Watercolour illustration of a woman sitting comfortably by a bright country window with a blue-and-white mug and open journal for the Where I Am Now life check-in.
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    Where I Am Now: A Gentle Life Check-In

    August 22, 2026 /

    When did you last stop and ask yourself how you really are? This gentle life check-in is an invitation to slow down, notice what feels good, what feels difficult and what may be changing — without assuming anything needs to be fixed. Includes a beautiful free two-page reflection printable.

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  • Watercolour illustration of an auburn-haired woman sitting peacefully on a country patio at sunset, reflecting on slowing down and being present during the final weeks of summer.
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    Stay Here a Little Longer

    August 18, 2026 /

    As August gently gives way to a new season, it's easy to find ourselves mentally rushing ahead. This reflective essay explores the quiet practice of staying present, noticing the beauty of ordinary evenings and learning not to leave a season before it has finished unfolding.

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  • Watercolour featured image for 15 Easy Autumn Baking Ideas for Cozy Ordinary Days, showing a cosy country kitchen with apple crumble, apples, blackberries, blue-and-white pottery and a free printable included badge.
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    15 Easy Autumn Baking Ideas for Cosy, Ordinary Days

    August 12, 2026 /

    There is something particularly lovely about putting the oven back on as autumn arrives. These 15 easy autumn baking ideas are made for ordinary days at home — apple crumbles, cinnamon muffins, blackberry bakes, simple cakes, traybakes and warm puddings using the familiar flavours of the season. Nothing complicated and no pressure to bake your way through the entire list: simply choose something that sounds delicious and enjoy the making of it. You’ll also find free autumn baking printables and recipe resources to help you keep track of the bakes that become favourites.

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  • A warm, vintage-style watercolour illustration for the Gentle Autumn Morning Rhythm guide from Our Little House in the Country. Large text reads “Create Your Gentle Autumn Morning Rhythm,” with a badge saying “Free Printable Included.” Below, the free autumn morning printable rests on a rustic wooden table beside a steaming blue-and-white floral mug, glowing candles, a dark green pen, antique keys, old books and scattered autumn leaves. A large blue-and-white pottery jug filled with faded pink and russet hydrangeas sits beside a window overlooking golden autumn foliage. Soft knitted blankets and warm cream, olive green, rust and ochre tones create a cosy seasonal atmosphere. A banner reads “A calmer start around the life you actually live,” with Our Little House in the Country branding at the bottom.
    Autumn,  Intentional living,  Seasonal Inspiration,  Slow and Intentional Living

    How to Create a Gentle Autumn Morning Routine That Works in Real Life

    August 12, 2026 /

    Create a gentle autumn morning routine that works with the life you actually live. These simple, cozy autumn morning ideas will help you build a calmer start to the day without early alarms, complicated routines or trying to fit more into your morning. Discover realistic ways to add warmth, light, movement, quiet and practical preparation to your mornings, and download the free Gentle Autumn Morning Companion to create a rhythm that feels supportive rather than demanding.

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  • Watercolour illustration of a middle-aged woman with long auburn curly hair hanging washing on a clothesline in a late summer country garden while her small dog waits beside her. The image accompanies the essay "The Beauty of an Ordinary Day."
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    The Beauty of an Ordinary Day

    August 11, 2026 /

    Most of our lives are made up of wonderfully ordinary days. This gentle reflective essay explores why the quiet moments—morning coffee, walking the dog, hanging washing on the line and evenings spent at home—are where life truly unfolds, and why learning to notice them might be one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.

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    Autumn,  Parenting and Family Life,  Printables,  Seasonal Inspiration,  Slow and Intentional Living

    50 Simple Autumn Traditions for Families to Enjoy Together

    August 11, 2026 /

    Create a meaningful season together with these 50 simple autumn traditions for families. Find practical ideas for busy weekdays, cozy weekends, teenagers, outdoor adventures, baking and family connection.

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