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how to live simply in the city

How to live simply in the city + my favourite slow-living channels

Here are a few tips and takeaways from my favourite slow living channels on how to live simply in...

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Happy Earth Day! 🌎💚 I’ve noticed a lot of

Happy Earth Day! 🌎💚 I’ve noticed a lot of “earth day sales” in my feed this year, which is fun and exciting, but I just wanted to put a reminder out there that we can’t shop ourselves out of a climate crisis 🌷 Of course choosing to support sustainable businesses is an important part of the picture, but it can sometimes distract us from other important things that quietly slip by.

Do you have a beautiful nature reserve that is getting sold off to land developers? (I know that’s a problem where I live). Is there are park you love that is littered in garbage? Are you missing a compost option in your town?

These things that are a little harder than clicking “buy now”, but are equally as important! This earth day, I’d like to encourage you to take a little time to see what is going on where you live and where your support might be appreciated. I know this is an area I need to improve in as well.

What are you doing this earth day that doesn’t require shopping? 💖

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💖 Trying to practice gratefulness, but having a

💖 Trying to practice gratefulness, but having a hard time finding things you are grateful for? Just think of what makes you happy! 😊

Start with one every day, and of course you can always add more ✨ Here are 5 things I’m grateful for lately. If you have any you’d like to share, please leave a comment below! We can get a little collection of happy, grateful moments going together too look back on ☺️

Hope you have a wonderful day 🤗

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How many can you spot? 👀 Once in a while we ju

How many can you spot? 👀

Once in a while we just need to do things a little different and shake up the routine 💫 It’s so easy to get used to the normal every day, but there is something really energizing about exploring a new place or activity.

What have you tried lately?

Today we spent a nice afternoon looking at and learning about frogs @rbgcanada 🙂 They’re surprisingly interesting, and it was a fun challenge to try to spot all of them… frogs can be quite good at camouflaging! 🥸

Did you find all three?

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A big hug from Coral! 🤗 This little cutie want

A big hug from Coral! 🤗

This little cutie wants to wish you a wonderful day! I hope that everything goes smoothly, and even if you have those inevitable challenges, know that this little one is rooting for you! You will get through it! 💖

Also thank you so much for voting 😊 All the names were so cute it was really hard to decide! She is so sweet and loves to explore new places every chance she gets, which is what we did right after this little clip 😊

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Hello! 🐹 I am a new fluffy member of The Kindes

Hello! 🐹
I am a new fluffy member of The Kindest Life family! So far, I really like exploring my new home 🏡 I don’t have an official name yet, so if have any ideas please leave them in the comments 💕

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There’s nothing like a blanket of fresh snow ☃

There’s nothing like a blanket of fresh snow ☃️

It seems that we’ve been getting all our winter weather right at the end of the season 😅 but I’m happy to get to experience the magic of fluffy white snow!

I often feel conflicted stepping through an undisturbed field. They are just so peaceful and beautiful untouched! ❄️ At the same time, there’s something special about seeing exactly where you’ve been. It’s an interesting reminder that every step you take (or don’t take) has an impact on this planet and the lives on it, including your own.

Lately I’ve been liking making these footprints hearts when I have the chance 💚

What marks do you want to leave behind?

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☀️Be in the moment☀️ This beautiful sunset

☀️Be in the moment☀️
This beautiful sunset light only lasted a few moments. If I hadn’t looked up from my phone, I would have missed it! So many special moments like this can be so fleeting, so take time to really experience them ✨Whether it’s time laughing loved ones, spring sun on your skin, that first morning sip of coffee ☕️ … those little moments that build a magical life.

What’s a meaningful moment you’ve experienced recently?

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✨💕 however you’re spending your valentines

✨💕 however you’re spending your valentines / galentines / palentines day, know that you are loved! 💕✨

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We’re having a cold spell, so summer seems even

We’re having a cold spell, so summer seems even more appealing today! These little snippets of last year are at least warming my heart ☀️🌸🐞🏖️
How are you staying warm (or cool for my friends down under) this season?

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Fly ~ ✨ My sister found this pretty butterfly w

Fly ~ ✨

My sister found this pretty butterfly when she was visiting last fall.

It was a windy day and the poor thing was getting buffeted around 😢 so she helped it to the shelter of some bushes so it could rest.

Seeing this photo again made me think of all the hopes we often hold for the new year.

Dreams can feel big and powerful, but often I find they are delicate creatures like this butterfly… Throughout the year, we sometimes encounter windy days that batter them around, but here is your reminder to hold them gently and nurture them so that they can continue on their journey!

Let your dreams soar 🦋

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Winter or summer? I’m more of a spring person,

Winter or summer?

I’m more of a spring person, but I can’t deny how magical and peaceful a white snowy landscape can be! Especially when cozied up with a warm drink, a craft, good book, or loved one 😊

Though the days are colder and darker, there’s still plenty you can do to add some cheer into the day. I like baking something tasty, walking in the woods all bundled up, visiting a new cafe… or even (gasp) leaving the holiday lights up that little bit longer 🤭

How are you staying cozy this season?

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Hope you’re having a cozy day! ♡♡♡ #the

Hope you’re having a cozy day!

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Stepping into the unknown 🌫️✨ I like foggy

Stepping into the unknown 🌫️✨

I like foggy mornings as a reminder to be present where I am, and to be comfortable with the unknown. 💖

Since I can’t see too far ahead, my surroundings seem that much closer and dearer. Meanwhile the fog somehow cradles me… a promise to hold me safe as I learn to trust.

Since I can’t see too far ahead, I have to have faith in myself; that I am good where I am, and that as I step forward I am going in the right direction for me.

What do you think of foggy days? Do they hold a special kind of magic for you? I’d love to hear 😊

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Here’s your reminder to take some time to breath

Here’s your reminder to take some time to breathe ☺️

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Spending time outside always makes me feel better… How do you like to recentrer and recharge?

Hope this weekend leaves you feeling peaceful and refreshed ✨

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“Grow through what you go through” — literal

“Grow through what you go through” — literally when you’re these cute flowers! 🌻 I always love passing by flowers growing in unexpected places 😊

Work has been so busy lately that I haven’t been able to post as much as I’d like, but I’m trying to take inspiration from these pretty blooms and keeping my head up 🌱

How have you been doing lately? Wishing you all the best!

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The answer you’ve been waiting for! ⬇️ In m

The answer you’ve been waiting for! ⬇️

In my previous reel I did a 2 truths and 1 lie, and here are the answers!

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I do have a bachelor of design in textiles, and I spent a month on a farm in Japan through the WWOOF exchange program 👩‍🌾, so option 3 was the lie 🤥
Sadly I didn’t grow up with chickens, but it is my dream for the future to have a little piece of land with a steam running through it, some chickens for eggs, and a garden 😊

Did you guess correctly? What are your dreams for the future?

Let’s chat in the comments below 😊

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2 truths and 1 lie! Can you guess the answer?✨

2 truths and 1 lie! Can you guess the answer?✨

My friend @_naturallyzephyr recently did this on her page and I thought it would be such a fun way to introduce myself! Which do you think are the truths, and which one is the lie? Let me know in the comments 😊

1.
I studied textiles in University, but have only done typical retail/office jobs 👗

2.
I spent a month living and working on a farm in Japan! 🏯

3.
I had a chicken growing up that had so much attitude she scared the neighbourhood cats 🐣

What do you think?

See you next week with the answers!

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Sometimes life surprises you 🌸 Did you know th

Sometimes life surprises you 🌸

Did you know that air plants could bloom? … I didn’t!

It’s been a really busy last few weeks at work, and honestly I’ve felt a little overwhelmed, but this cute little flower popped up and really made my day. 😊

What fun thing have you discovered lately? Let me know in the comments!

Hope you’re all doing well 💕

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Leave a ☀️ below if you agree! Looking throug

Leave a ☀️ below if you agree!

Looking through "the art of picnics" by
@alannaoneilphoto I saw this page and thought it was the perfect reminder to enjoy these special moments of summer 😊

How will you treasure this season?

(Also, I'm so excited to have a picnic now! Will you join me? 😄)

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New blog post! (link in bio) ✨ If you’re like

New blog post! (link in bio) ✨
If you’re like me and aspire to that romantic slow life, but it’s not quite in your cards yet… you can still live a similar lifestyle even in the city or suburbs 🌱🌻

Read the post for some of my favourite ways to live slowly in urban settings, plus my favourite inspiring people to watch! 🌟

Do you have any favourite lifestyle tips or people? I’d love to hear them in the comments ☺️

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