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    Slow and Intentional Living

    12 Things I’ve Stopped Doing to Live a Simpler, More Intentional Life

    June 8, 2025 /

    Over the past few years, I’ve slowly let go of things that added noise and pressure to my days. In this post, I’m sharing 12 habits I’ve stopped doing in order to live more simply, more intentionally—and far more like myself. From overcommitting to chasing trends, these gentle changes have brought more space, calm, and joy into my home and my head. Maybe one or two will resonate with you too.

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    How to Slow Down in Spring: 10 Simple Ways to Embrace the Season

    April 16, 2025 /

    As winter melts away and spring begins to bloom, many of us feel an inner pull toward something softer, quieter, and more grounded. Spring isn’t just about flowers and sunshine—it’s an invitation to press pause, reflect, and reconnect with life’s simple pleasures. At Our Little House in the Country, we believe spring is more than a season. It’s a mindset. A time to breathe deeply, embrace intentional living, and move through our days with presence and joy. What Is Slow Living? Slow living is a lifestyle rooted in intention. It’s about doing less, but doing it well. Instead of rushing, we savor. Instead of multitasking, we focus. We choose meaning…

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    Letting Go of Perfectionism & Making Home Your Own

    March 26, 2025 /

    What if your home didn’t have to be perfect to feel good? This final post in the Intentional Homemaking series explores what it really means to let go of perfection and embrace a slower, more meaningful life at home—one that’s rooted in real moments, not curated ideals.

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    Making Space for What Matters: Small Daily Rhythms to Create an Intentional Home & Life

    March 19, 2025 /

    Slow Living Is for Everyone—No Matter What Life Looks Like Welcome back to our series on slow, intentional living and mindful homemaking! Each week, we’re exploring simple, meaningful ways to create a home and life that feel more aligned with what truly matters. If you’re just joining in, this series is all about embracing small, achievable rhythms that bring ease, presence, and balance into daily life—without pressure or perfection. Today, we’re talking about how to create rhythms that work for you, no matter what life looks like. 🏡 Slow Living Is for Everyone—No Matter What Life Looks Like For the longest time, I thought slow, intentional living meant stepping back…

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