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    Small Glimmers, Big Impact: How to Find Joy in the Little Things

    March 23, 2025 /

    Small glimmers—a warm mug, the sound of rain, the light on the kitchen table—can bring us back to ourselves. This gentle guide explores how mindful living and everyday moments of joy can ground us, soothe us, and help us live with more intention, even in the busiest seasons of life.

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    April 13, 2025
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    How to Feel Grounded Every Day: 15 Simple Daily Moments

    April 9, 2025
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    Finding Joy and Choosing Kindness in a Harsh World

    September 25, 2025
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    Then vs. Now: The Things I Swore I’d Never Do (And Totally Do Now)

    March 21, 2025 /

    This post is a bit of fun—part in jest, good humour, and part my true reflections on age, growing older, and embracing who I am today. Because midlife is funny like that. You look back and realise how much your perspective has shifted—how things you once thought were non-negotiables have turned out to be completely flexible, and how letting go of those old expectations actually makes life a whole lot better. So, in the spirit of reflection (with a generous dose of humour), here are just a few of the things I once swore I’d never do… and totally do now. 1️⃣ Then: “My Kids Will Only Eat Wholesome, Organic,…

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    September 3, 2025
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    Our Calm and Detailed Packing List for a Slow Summer in France

    May 14, 2025
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    Slowing Down at Home Without Feeling Like You’re Falling Behind

    March 12, 2025 /

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

    March 19, 2025
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    Autumn Comforts: Food, Rituals, and Little Joys to Savour

    October 7, 2025
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    What Does Homemaking Look Like in 2025? (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)

    February 26, 2025
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    What Does Homemaking Look Like in 2025? (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)

    February 26, 2025 /

    Homemaking in 2025 isn't about perfection - it's about intention. Here's how to create a home that feels good, not just looks good.

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    🪴 Our Little Friday Letter (11th July 2025)

    July 11, 2025
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