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Slow Living Essentials
http://slowlivingessentials.blogspot.com.au/
A blog about slowing down and simplifying life.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 45 )
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Coconut Cream Pie
I was making dinner last night and had a hankering for a spot of dessert. A creamy, comforting dessert, that didn't need to be overly sweet. Soothingly gooey an... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2014 -
Summer Eating..
Hello! Quick question. Do you meal plan? I always have the best intentions of meal planning but never seem to stick with it on a regular basis. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2014 -
Slow Living Essentials Monthly 9 Link up - January 2014
Hello!! Welcome back for another fun year of the Slow Living Monthly 9 link-ups! I'm really pleased to continue offering this link up and hope you enjoy it as... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2014 -
Slow Living Monthly 9 - Same Monthly Link-up, Different Name..
Just a quick note to say that the monthly Slow Living link-ups will be running again in 2014! I am just about to hop onto a new page and start jotting down note... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2014 -
So I Made This Little Summer Dress..
..using some fabric I picked up at the quilting shop and a 70's pattern from my stash. The pattern is Butterick 4801. It would have to be one of the comfiest... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2014 -
Banana Chia Pancakes (dairy, Gluten & Sugar Free)
I've been having a play around with pancake mixtures lately. It all came about after I started making significant changes to my diet (which you can read more... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2014 -
From the beach...(Ocean Grove, Vic)
{Ocean Grove beach, Vic} {Barwon River, Barwon Heads, Vic} {Protect our wildlife and natural environments - artwork made with rubbish washed up on beaches from... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2014 -
Garden 'date' January '14
(Thankyou all so much for your positive comments and support on my last post. It was encouraging to hear feedback from those of you in similar situations... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2014 -
Where I'm at (a Rambling Post on Dairy and Gluten)
Hi all, I hope you are enjoying a good start to the new year. This was planned to be a shortish post but my brain obviously needed to ramble. Grab a cuppa, sit... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2014 -
2014 - a Greeting
Hello! Hoping your festive season was filled with joy and laughter and a bellyful of good food! Thankyou tremendously for reading this year and for supporting... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2014 -
From the (very Festive) Week...
1. Festive favours of the homegrown garlic variety 2. The teen's completed gingerbread house 3. Ahem. Oh dear! 4. Revisiting some old favourites 5. Pecan pie -... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2013 -
Rustic Mushroom Tart, Baby Sewing and a Surprise Visitor!
Pre-festive greetings to you! A few goings on from the week to share, from my world to yours... 1. Mushroom tarts: I was making a meal for a friend this week an... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2013 -
Slow Living 2013 - November/December
Hello! It's been so long and I have missed visiting this space. There are many things happening around me that I long to blog about but am finding the time a... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2013 -
Changing Gears - A Book by Greg Foyster!
A quick note for people who may have read about Greg Foyster and the release of his book: "Changing Gears". His story sounds truly inspiring - deciding to liv... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 -
Slow Living 2013 - October
October..oh where did you go? One minute it was the first and the next..it's halloween! A particularly busy month in our house with two teenette birthdays and... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2013 -
From the Peninsula..,
Eleven women. A house..quite a large house in fact. With an open fire and by the sea! A visit to these hot springs (sooo good! I thoroughly recommend!). A... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2013 -
"Springy!"
It's feeling decidedly 'springy' here lately. Gusty gales, warm sunny days followed by chilly days with wintery rain..and then back to sunny days. Read more
Posted on 11 October 2013 -
Double Digits
Six excited, squealing girls on school holidays. Balloons and bunting. Sleeping bags and chocolate fondue. Nachos and a peppermint choc chip icecream cake (can ... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 -
Slow Living 2013 - September
Join me as I reflect over the past month and various achievements I have made along the way as I strive to lead a more conscious, slower life. Read more
Posted on 30 September 2013 -
Postcards from the South
Spectacular coastline, abundant wildlife, a calming river, beautiful wildflowers, unlimited walks, great friends, communal dinners, unplugged (and happy! Read more
Posted on 27 September 2013