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    🍂 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 5th September, 2025)

    September 5, 2025 /

    A gentle catch-up from our little house this week as we settle into September. We're talking slow rhythms, candle-making, cosy routines, seasonal blog posts, and the joy of connecting through our September prompts. Grab a warm drink and enjoy a read.

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    ❄ Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 7th November, 2025)

    November 7, 2025
    Wicker basket filled with freshly picked red and green apples, resting on a rustic wooden table with scattered autumn leaves — a cozy, seasonal image capturing the essence of September and early autumn.

    🍂 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 19th September, 2025)

    September 19, 2025
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    🌻 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, August 15, 2025)

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    Slowing Down in August

    July 22, 2025 /

    Feeling the pace pick up as summer winds down? This gentle August guide offers 10 meaningful ways to slow your days and includes a free printable slow living calendar and journaling page — no email needed, just click and print.

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    A Simple, Slow, and Intentional Advent Calendar for Families with Teenagers

    November 13, 2024
    “30 gentle prompts to ease into autumn – free printable September calendar by ourlittlehouseinthecountry.com with a scenic seasonal background of golden leaves and soft sunshine.”

    30 Gentle Prompts to Ease Into Autumn: Free Printable Calendar for September

    August 26, 2025
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    25 Slow Sunday Activities for Autumn and Winter

    October 5, 2025
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    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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    10 Autumn Walk Ideas and what to notice on each – seasonal slow living inspiration blog post from Our Little House in the Country, featuring mindful ways to enjoy autumn walks and connect with nature.

    10 Autumn Walk Ideas (and What to Notice on Each)

    August 24, 2025
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    6 Go-To Slow Cooker Autumn Meals for When Life Gets Busy

    September 9, 2025
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    🪴 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 25th July 2025)

    July 25, 2025
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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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    October 21, 2024
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    15 Mindful Habits for the Autumn Season

    August 24, 2025
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    How to Live Well in a Fast-Paced World – Beginner’s Guide to Intentional Living

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