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  • A soft purple dawn over snow-dusted trees with the blog title “A Gentle Reset for the New Year – Calm, pressure-free ways to begin January with intention – calendar included”.
    Christmas 2025,  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)

    December 28, 2025 /

    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 — small, doable ways to reconnect with yourself, your rhythms, and the season ahead.

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  • A snowy wooden bridge framed by frost-covered tree branches under a bright blue winter sky, with overlaid text: "Letting Go and Leaning In – Encouragement to release what no longer serves and welcome what’s next.
    Christmas 2025,  Intentional living,  Seasonal Inspiration,  Slow and Intentional Living,  Winter

    Letting Go and Leaning In

    December 28, 2025 /

    As one year fades into the next, this reflective post invites you to pause, exhale, and release the weight of what no longer belongs. Letting Go and Leaning In explores how acceptance, gratitude, and gentle renewal help us move forward with calm and clarity.

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  • A warmly lit Christmas tree with glowing lights and the blog title “The Magic of Ordinary Days – Celebrating the small joys and everyday moments during the holidays”.
    Christmas 2025,  Seasonal Inspiration,  Slow and Intentional Living,  Winter

    The Magic of Ordinary Days

    December 26, 2025 /

    In the stillness after Christmas, life slows to a softer rhythm. This reflective post celebrates the beauty of small joys — the quiet, comforting rituals that remind us how extraordinary ordinary days can be.

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    Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 28th November 2025)

    November 28, 2025 /

    This week’s Friday Letter is full of cosy seasonal updates — a 14th birthday, Christmas tree magic, market preparations, slow living reflections, the new December calendar, and Episode 4 of the Seasonal Notes podcast. Settle in with something warm and have a read.

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  • Christmas 2025,  Intentional living,  Seasonal Inspiration,  Self-care Calendars,  Slow and Intentional Living,  Winter

    31 Ways to Slow Down and Savour December: The Calendar for Advent and Beyond

    November 25, 2025 /

    A gentle, intentional guide through December — from festive joys and acts of kindness to quiet reflections and mindful pauses. The Calendar for Advent and Beyond offers 31 simple ideas to help you slow down, savour the season, and carry calm into the new year.

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    Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 21st November, 2025)

    November 21, 2025 /

    This week’s Friday Letter from Our Little House in the Country is full of gentle slow-living reflections, Christmas preparations, candle shop updates, and a look ahead to what’s coming on the blog — plus a little chat about Seasonal Notes, the new podcast. Pour something warm and settle in.

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  • A warmly lit table with candles, hot chocolate, and mince pies, against the backdrop of a glowing Christmas tree. Text reads: “The Beauty of Doing Less – Choosing simplicity and presence in a busy season.”
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    The Beauty of Doing Less

    November 18, 2025 /

    As the year gathers pace, it can be easy to slip into overdrive — but there’s real beauty in doing less. This gentle reminder invites you to pause before the festive season, pare things back, and savour what matters most.

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  • A pair of cozy sock-covered feet by a candlelit table with the blog title “The Rituals That Anchor Us – Simple daily practices that bring comfort and steadiness during busy festive seasons”.
    Christmas 2025,  Intentional living,  Seasonal Inspiration,  Slow and Intentional Living,  Winter

    The Rituals That Anchor Us

    November 11, 2025 /

    In a season that invites stillness, the smallest rituals can bring us back to ourselves — lighting a candle, stepping outside into the cold morning air, taking a slow moment before the day begins. These gentle habits become the anchors that steady us through winter.

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    Christmas 2025,  Parenting and Family Life,  Seasonal Inspiration,  Winter

    25 Cozy Christmas Activities for Families and Teens

    November 4, 2025 /

    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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  • Glazed Christmas ham on a silver platter surrounded by cranberries and festive trimmings.
    Christmas 2025,  Home, Food, and Everyday Life

    Slow Cooker Ham Fillet

    July 29, 2025 /

    One of my favourite slow cooker recipes, this traditional Irish-style ham fillet is simple to prepare and wonderfully versatile — perfect for cozy dinners, fresh sandwiches, or a holiday table.

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