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    Slow and Intentional Living,  Winter

    Winter Mornings, Winter Evenings

    January 8, 2026 /

    Dark mornings and early nights can make winter feel endless, but there’s beauty in this slower rhythm. Learn how to embrace winter’s light and dark with mindful routines, cozy rituals, and a gentler pace.

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    Seasonal Living in September: Finding Balance and Belonging.

    September 2, 2025
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    January 6, 2026
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    Slowing Down at Home Without Feeling Like You’re Falling Behind

    March 12, 2025
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    Why Winter Teaches Us to Rest

    January 6, 2026 /

    Winter reminds us to pause, soften, and restore. Why Winter Teaches Us to Rest shares lessons from nature’s quiet rhythm and practical ways to embrace rest — from slower routines to mindful rituals that replenish body and mind.

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    December 21, 2025
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    The Lonely Side of Personal Growth – It Takes Time to Settle Into a New Season

    April 11, 2025
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    A Gentle Reset for the New Year: 31 Days of Calm & Clarity (Free January Calendar)

    December 28, 2025
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    A January of Intentions, Not Resolutions

    January 2, 2026 /

    Forget strict resolutions — this January, set gentle intentions instead. Learn how to align your year with peace, purpose, and seasonal rhythm in this reflective slow-living guide.

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    Maybe This Summer Isn’t Meant to Be Magical

    June 10, 2025
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    What Does It Really Mean to Live Well?

    April 2, 2025
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    10 Autumn Walk Ideas (and What to Notice on Each)

    August 24, 2025
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    A Year of Seasons

    January 1, 2026 /

    As another year turns, A Year of Seasons offers a gentle reflection on the cycles of nature and life — how each season invites us to slow down, pay attention, and find meaning in the simple moments that shape our days.

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    December 28, 2025
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    20 Intentional Living Ideas for the New Year

    December 30, 2025
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    Family Autumn / Fall Bucket List

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    10 Gentle New Year’s Eve Rituals: Simple Ways to Ring in the Year at Home

    December 31, 2025 /

    Skip the noise and welcome the new year with quiet joy. These 10 gentle New Year’s Eve rituals invite you to pause, reflect, and celebrate at home — simple, soulful ways to mark the turning of the year with gratitude and grace.

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    Natural Christmas Decorations You Can Make at Home

    November 8, 2024

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    December 12, 2025
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    The Heart of Christmas: Exploring Meaning Over Materialism and Cherished Traditions

    December 2, 2025
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    20 Intentional Living Ideas for the New Year

    December 30, 2025 /

    Forget strict resolutions — this post invites you to begin the new year with calm and clarity. 20 Intentional Living Ideas for the New Year shares simple, realistic ways to live with purpose and presence, one mindful choice at a time.

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    November 26, 2014
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    The Rituals That Anchor Us

    November 11, 2025
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    12 Christmas Movies to Watch with Teens (That You’ll Love Too!)

    November 15, 2024
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    A Gentle Reset for the New Year: 31 Days of Calm & Clarity (Free January Calendar)

    December 28, 2025 /

    Step gently into the new year with this slow, mindful reset. A Gentle Reset for the New Year includes a free printable January calendar featuring 31 simple daily ideas — small, doable ways to reconnect with yourself, your rhythms, and the season ahead.

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    November 3, 2024

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    November 15, 2024
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    November 9, 2025
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    Letting Go and Leaning In

    December 28, 2025 /

    As one year fades into the next, this reflective post invites you to pause, exhale, and release the weight of what no longer belongs. Letting Go and Leaning In explores how acceptance, gratitude, and gentle renewal help us move forward with calm and clarity.

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    November 7, 2024
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    November 10, 2024
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    Wintering at Home

    December 27, 2025 /

    Winter invites us to turn inward — to rest, reset, and find comfort in the quiet rhythm of home. Drawing inspiration from the books Wintering, How to Winter, and The Joy of Wintering, this reflective post explores how to nurture body and soul through the darker months.

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    December 28, 2025
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    November 8, 2024
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    November 13, 2025
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    The Magic of Ordinary Days

    December 26, 2025 /

    In the stillness after Christmas, life slows to a softer rhythm. This reflective post celebrates the beauty of small joys — the quiet, comforting rituals that remind us how extraordinary ordinary days can be.

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