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  • Blue sky with scattered clouds and soft text overlay reading “Maybe This Summer Isn’t Meant to Be Magical” — reflective blog post about letting go of summer pressure and embracing a slower, more intentional season.
    Slow and Intentional Living

    Maybe This Summer Isn’t Meant to Be Magical

    June 10, 2025 /

    There’s so much pressure to make summer magical — to fill it with memories, plans, and perfect days. But what if this season is meant to be quiet, simple, and soft? This post is an invitation to step back from perfection and find peace in the small, real moments.

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  • A calming Pinterest graphic showing someone washing dishes under running water with the text “30 Gentle Habits to Help You Slow Down – 30 Gentle Habits That Create More Time to Slow Down – ourlittlehouseinthecountry.com.” This image represents a blog post offering intentional, time-saving habits designed to help busy women embrace slow living and create more room for rest and presence.
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    30 Gentle Habits That Create More Time to Slow Down

    May 30, 2025 /

    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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  • Peaceful river landscape surrounded by greenery and blue sky — a visual representation of slow living for busy people
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    Slow Living for Busy People: 5 Gentle Ways to Embrace a Calmer Life

    May 28, 2025 /

    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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  • Family walking together on the beach at sunset, symbolising connection, calm, and the essence of a slow summer rhythm.
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    A Slow Summer in Real Life: Creating Realistic Summer Rhythms That Actually Work

    May 23, 2025 /

    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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  • Two teenagers quietly building in the sand on a warm, overcast beach day—an ordinary summer moment filled with joy.
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    10 Things I’m Letting Go of This Summer (So I Can Actually Enjoy It)

    May 22, 2025 /

    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.

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  • Irish Ferries ship docked at Dublin Port before a slow and intentional family journey to France with autistic teen
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    How Slower Travel Helps Our Autistic Teen – Intentional Family Travel That Starts with Calm

    May 16, 2025 /

    Discover how slower travel by ferry from Ireland to France helps our neurodivergent teen—and our whole family—begin our holiday with calm. This post explores our intentional approach to family travel, highlighting the benefits of ferry journeys, traveling with a dog, and creating a peaceful start to our summer adventures.

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    Our Calm and Detailed Packing List for a Slow Summer in France

    May 14, 2025 /

    Planning a peaceful family trip to France? Our calm and detailed packing list for a slow summer in France—with two teens, a dog, and a focus on simplicity—shares exactly what we bring (and what we don’t) to make intentional family travel restful, sensory-friendly, and stress-free.

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  • Two children wading in a mountain lake at sunset in the Jura, reflecting slow and intentional family travel in France
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    What Slow and Intentional Travel Looks Like for Us: A Family Guide

    May 12, 2025 /

    Discover what slow and intentional travel looks like for our family as we journey through France by ferry, camper van, and cottage stays. From adapting to our neurodivergent child’s needs to embracing restful routines and meaningful moments, we share how slower, more mindful travel transformed our holidays into joyful, low-stress experiences that truly honour each of us.

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    31 Mindful Moments for May

    April 30, 2025 /

    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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  • een-friendly taco night setup with beef tacos, tortillas, toppings, and dips on a wooden dining table in a cozy kitchen.
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    Teens in the Kitchen: Easy Beef Tacos for Taco Tuesday

    April 23, 2025 /

    Get teens cooking with this easy beef taco recipe—perfect for building confidence in the kitchen and serving up fun, flavorful family dinners.

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