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Slowing Down at Home Without Feeling Like You’re Falling Behind
Why Rest Is Productive, and How to Embrace Slow, Intentional Homemaking If I’m being honest, I’ve always struggled with slowing down. I like feeling productive. I like knowing things are getting done. And when the house is in chaos (which, let’s be real, is often with two teenagers, pets, and the general hum of life), it’s easy to slip into the habit of managing home instead of actually living in it. But lately, I’ve been asking myself a different question: What’s the point of a well-run home if I’m too exhausted to enjoy it? The more I prioritize busyness, the more home starts to feel like a never-ending list of…
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A Home That Feels Like Me
Have you ever walked into a space and instantly felt something? A deep exhale, a familiar warmth, a sense of belonging? That’s home—not a building, not a style, but a feeling. It’s the way a space holds us. The way it welcomes us back after a long day. The way it reflects who we are, not just in the way it looks, but in the way it makes us feel. And that feeling? It has nothing to do with perfection. It has everything to do with comfort, connection, and the life we live within these walls. This has been something I’ve carried with me for years, but it’s my son…
