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What a Few Weeks in France Reminded Me About Slow Living
After a few wonderful weeks in France, I returned home with a renewed appreciation for slow living, family time, creativity, and the beauty of simple summer days. Here's what this year's holiday reminded me about what really matters.
- 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 wellbeing, connection, and ordinary summer joy, this post explores what it truly means to create a summer that feels good while you’re actually living it.
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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 evening walks, sleepy teenagers, outdoor living, and slower routines, this post explores the emotional relief and beauty of a calmer, more meaningful summer season rooted in presence, connection, and everyday life.
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Mindful May: 31 Gentle Ways to Slow Down and Come Back to Yourself
Slow down this season with 31 mindful moments in May — simple, grounding prompts to help you embrace intentional living, reconnect with yourself, and savour the everyday. Includes a free printable to guide your journey through the month.
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Simple Weekly Rhythms That Make Busy Term Time Feel Easier
When life is full and term time feels relentless, it’s often not big changes that help — it’s simple, supportive rhythms that quietly carry you through the week. This post explores gentle weekly rhythms that make busy term time feel easier, calmer, and more manageable, especially for families with teens and growing independence. There are no rigid routines or productivity rules here — just realistic ways to support home life, energy, food, connection, and yourself when days are long and schedules are full. Pick what fits. Leave the rest. Let life feel a little lighter.
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🌻Our Little Friday Letter (Friday 1st August 2025)
Welcome to Our Little Friday Letter — a weekly pause from Our Little House in the Country. In this edition, we explore the ritual of everyday cooking, share two new blog posts, highlight three inspiring creators, and reflect on our summer rhythm. Whether you're here for family-friendly recipes, real-life homemaking, or a little reminder to slow down — you'll find it all in this week's letter.
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30 Gentle Habits That Create More Time to Slow Down
Slowing down doesn’t always mean doing less. Sometimes it means doing things more gently, with rhythm and intention. In this post, I’m sharing 30 simple, calming habits that help create time pockets in your day — not for more hustle, but for rest, breathing room, and the joy of being present. These aren’t hustle hacks — they’re gentle rituals for real life. From wiping down the bathroom mirror while the shower warms, to setting a 10-minute evening tidy timer, these small shifts add up to something bigger: space to live more slowly and intentionally.
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Slow Living for Busy People: 5 Gentle Ways to Embrace a Calmer Life
Slow living isn’t about doing less—it’s about living with more intention. In this gentle guide for busy people, we explore five simple, practical ways to slow down and find calm in the middle of your everyday life. From mindful morning routines to digital boundaries and reconnecting with nature, discover how small shifts can make a big difference. If your days feel rushed or overloaded, this is your reminder that a slower, more grounded life is possible—even right where you are.
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A Slow Summer in Real Life: Creating Realistic Summer Rhythms That Actually Work
What if this summer didn’t have to be perfect or packed with plans? In this post, I’m sharing how we’re creating a gentle, realistic summer rhythm—one that fits around busy family life, brings more calm to our days, and helps us feel present in the middle of the mess. Plus, a free printable to help you find your own flow.
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10 Things I’m Letting Go of This Summer (So I Can Actually Enjoy It)
This summer, I’m letting go of the pressure to do it all. From saying yes too often to chasing perfect moments, I’m choosing rest, ease, and the beauty of ordinary days. Here are 10 things I’m letting go of this summer—for a season that feels truly mine.
