I’m not making one.
No packed schedules.
No endless checklists.
No pressure to fill every day with activities.
Instead, I’m creating space for something slower, softer, and more meaningful. I've created a short little guide for you to dip in and out of which is available here. Here's what I'm gently focusing on to help shape a slow and beautiful summer together:
Inspired by the slow-paced family life I’ve observed in parts of Scandinavia and Canada, we're leaning into:
Unhurried mornings
Time outdoors each day
Cosy rituals like reading, crafting, and sharing food
No fixed agenda—just flow.
Before the holidays begin, I’m simplifying our environment:
Rotating toys
Clearing out the excess
Creating calming, open-ended spaces that invite creativity and calm
Because less stuff = more play.
We’re jotting down simple local places we might want to visit—no pressure, just inspiration:
The local library
A shaded stream
Moorland rambles
A picnic by a waterfall
We’ll choose what feels right on the day.
With slow days ahead, I’m gathering a few creative essentials:
Air dry clay
Watercolours
Beads and string
Not for structured crafts—but for those moments when inspiration strikes.
This summer, I’m choosing presence over planning.
Rhythm over routine.
Connection over perfection.
Maybe that’s not a lack of a plan after all—
Maybe it’s the most intentional one yet.
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