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Living Simply

A life unrushed. A heart unburdened. A soul at peace.

This is where we begin to let go — of hurry, of clutter, of anything that pulls us away from what truly matters. In Living Simply, you’ll find slow rhythms for every season, gentle routines to steady your days, and natural ways to care for yourself and your home. Whether you’re clearing a drawer, sipping tea by candlelight, or learning to live with less, this space will help you build a life of intention, beauty, and rest.

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How to Start Living Naturally: A Gentle Guide to Natural Living

The more I slow down, the more I crave a life that feels rooted in the seasons, in the soil,…

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Cleaning & Care | Keeping the Home | Living Simply | The Uncluttered Life

How to Prepare for Hard Times with Wisdom from the Past

There’s something humbling about a quiet morning with flour on your apron and soup simmering on the stove, the kind…

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Welcome, I'm Ellie!

Faithful homemaker • writer • Candle-maker

This is a quiet corner of the internet where we slow down, steep tea, and rediscover the beauty of ordinary days. I write letters about faith, home, stillness, and the quiet magic found in all of them.

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A cozy, sunlit kitchen counter displays natural living essentials: a glass jar of baking soda, a spray bottle with lemon peels, a vinegar bottle, fresh potatoes in a burlap sack, a plate of tomatoes and cucumbers, and a potted basil plant beside a halved lemon — evoking simplicity, seasonal nourishment, and intentional homekeeping.
Living Simply | Natural Living

How to Start Living Naturally: A Gentle Guide to Natural Living

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The Sunday Reset: A Peaceful Way to Start Your Week Gently

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Living Lightly: How to Elevate Your Energy with Peaceful Habits

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Daily reflections on slowing down, listening in, and finding beauty in the ordinary. Written like a diary, shared like a letter from a friend. ♡

Natural living doesn’t have to be all or nothing Natural living doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You don’t need to move to a homestead tomorrow or toss everything you own today.
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It begins with one tiny shift. Then another, then another.
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Here are 7 peaceful ways to begin. 🌱
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Which one feels like your next step?

#NaturalLiving #SlowLiving #QuietLife #EcoFriendlyLiving #SimpleLiving #HolisticHome #LowToxLiving #LettersFromAQuietLife
A small act of invitation. A way to remind your ne A small act of invitation. A way to remind your nervous system and your soul, that you are not behind. You are arriving.
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1 C. Dried roses 
2 C. Distilled water 

Simmer for 30 minutes. Store in mason jar. Keeps for two weeks in the fridge. 

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The most powerful way to begin your week? Stillnes The most powerful way to begin your week? Stillness. A moment to pause, breathe, and remember who you are.
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Sometimes the best thing you can do is pause… an Sometimes the best thing you can do is pause… and listen to the rain.

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In a world that moves too fast, be like the rose - In a world that moves too fast, be like the rose - bold in color, quiet in growth, and unhurried in bloom. A reminder that beauty doesn’t need to shout to be seen.

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