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A Slow Summer Bucket List for Real Life
Looking for a slower, simpler summer? This gentle slow summer bucket list is filled with realistic ideas for creating a meaningful summer season — from quiet mornings and long evenings to camping trips, family connection, outdoor living, simple pleasures, and intentional summer rhythms. Perfect for anyone craving a calm, cosy, low-pressure summer rooted in real life rather than perfection.
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30 Joyful Moments for June
Slow down and savour the season with this gentle guide to Joyful June. Discover 30 simple, uplifting moments you can weave into your everyday life — designed to bring calm, clarity, and a little spark of joy to your summer days.
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Our Little Friday Letter | 22nd May 2026
This week’s little letter is all about the emotional atmosphere I want this summer to hold — slower mornings, calmer evenings, less pressure, more connection, and ordinary joyful moments that don’t need to be perfect to matter.
- Intentional living, Parenting and Family Life, Seasonal Inspiration, Slow and Intentional Living, Summer
30 Simple Summer Traditions to Start at Home (That Actually Feel Good to Keep)
Discover 30 simple summer traditions to start at home that are easy to keep and truly enjoyable. These ideas will help you create a slower, more intentional summer filled with connection, calm, and meaningful everyday moments.
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25 Simple Summer Moments to Make Everyday Life Feel Like a Holiday
Discover 25 simple summer moments to make everyday life feel like a holiday. From slow living ideas to simple routines at home, this post will help you enjoy a calmer, more intentional summer filled with small, meaningful joys.
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10 Gentle Ways to Create a Slow Summer at Home (Even When Life Is Busy)
Create a slow summer at home with these 10 gentle, realistic ideas. If life feels busy or full, this post will help you slow down, simplify your days, and enjoy a more intentional, calm approach to summer — without pressure or perfection.
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Our Little Friday Letter | Friday, 13th March, 2026
In this edition of Our Little Friday Letter, I reflect on the quiet work of showing up even when motivation is low, share updates from our little house in the country as spring begins to arrive, and discuss my new midlife essay series exploring identity, loneliness, and clarity in your 40s. You’ll also find seasonal inspiration for welcoming spring at home, slow living reflections, podcast updates from Seasonal Notes, and simple ways to embrace the changing season with intention.
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15 Things I’m Letting Go of This Spring
Spring has a reputation for fresh starts, new habits, and renewed energy. But sometimes the most powerful seasonal reset comes not from adding more — but from letting go. In this reflective post on slow living and intentional living, I share 15 things I’m choosing to release this spring, from over-scheduling and digital noise to outdated expectations and the pressure to constantly improve. Rooted in seasonal living and the rhythms of life in rural Ireland, this gentle spring reflection explores how simplifying life, embracing slow mornings, and creating space can lead to a calmer, more meaningful season ahead.
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10 Forgotten Autumn Pleasures to Bring Back
Autumn is full of cosy rituals worth reviving. From pressing leaves to storytelling by the fire, here are 10 forgotten autumn pleasures to bring back.
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A Hygge Christmas: 20 Cozy Rituals to Savour the Season
Looking for a slower, cozier way to enjoy Christmas? Here are 20 simple hygge-inspired rituals to bring warmth, calm, and meaning to your festive season—candles, quiet moments, and all the little joys.
