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❄ Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 7th November, 2025)
This week’s letter is a cozy one — written by the fire on a windy November evening. I’m sharing a book that has captured my heart (The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater), a few quiet reflections on wintering well, and gentle reminders to slow down, savor the season, and find comfort in simple rituals.
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20 Screen-Free Christmas Evening Ideas
Turn off the screens and turn up the joy with 20 screen-free Christmas evening ideas for the whole family. From baking together to candlelit dinners, festive crafts, and heart-to-heart chats by the fire, these simple ideas help you reconnect and savor the season without digital distractions.
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25 Cozy Christmas Activities for Families and Teens
Looking for meaningful ways to connect this Christmas? Here are 25 cozy and creative activities that bring families and teens together—from movie nights to handmade gifts. Simple, slow, and full of heart.
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The Quiet Pause Before Winter
As autumn fades and the light grows softer, November invites us into a quiet pause before winter — a season for slowing down, finding comfort in routine, and remembering that rest has its own kind of rhythm.
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25 Festive Christmas Drinks: Hot, Cold, Alcoholic & Family-Friendly
Get inspired with 25 festive Christmas drinks to suit every taste — from warming mulled wine and creamy eggnog to sparkling mocktails and spiced hot chocolate. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night by the fire, this list has a delicious drink for every moment of the season.
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🎃 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 31st October, 2025)
Our final October letter from Our Little House — with Halloween reflections, winter well-being inspiration, a Christmas candle giveaway, and cozy updates from our first market.
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30 Ways to Winter Well – An Intentional Calendar for November
November doesn’t have to feel grey or forgotten. Our 30 Ways to Winter Well calendar offers simple, nourishing practices to help you embrace the season with more strength, softness, and gratitude. From cosy food rituals and reflective journaling to seasonal self-care and connection, this gentle guide helps you slow down and find joy in the everyday. Free printable included.
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🎃 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 24th October, 2025)
In this week’s Friday Letter, I’m chatting about the ebbs and flows of motivation, confidence, and energy—and what happens when self-doubt creeps in. There’s also a cozy candle shop update, all the latest from the blog (including our Halloween deep dive!), and a lovely shout-out to a beautiful, calming Instagram account I think you’ll love.
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The Simple Magic of Halloween: An Intentional Guide to Its Origins, Traditions, and Celebrations
Halloween began in Ireland as Samhain — a festival of fire, harvest, and remembrance. In this post, we explore the simple magic of Halloween: its Celtic roots, quirky traditions, superstitions, and foods, plus timeless games and rituals you can bring into your home today. An intentional, cosy guide to celebrating Halloween with meaning.
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🎃 Our Little Friday Letter, (Friday, 17th October, 2025)
This week’s letter is a love note to the road I’ve travelled all my life — a quiet reflection on belonging, slowing down, and rediscovering the beauty in the ordinary. When we stop rushing, we begin to see what’s been right in front of us all along: the familiar paths, the steady rhythms, and the small, sacred wonders of everyday life.
