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The Rituals That Anchor Us
In a season that invites stillness, the smallest rituals can bring us back to ourselves — lighting a candle, stepping outside into the cold morning air, taking a slow moment before the day begins. These gentle habits become the anchors that steady us through winter.
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What Slow Living Really Means to Me (Now)
What does slow living really mean — beyond the aesthetics and trending hashtags? In this heartfelt post, I share my personal journey into slow living, the everyday moments that ground me, and ten gentle, practical ways you can begin creating a calmer, more intentional life today.
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30 Gentle Habits That Create More Time to Slow Down
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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How to Slow Down in Spring: 10 Simple Ways to Embrace the Season
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…
