Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things
Small Ways to Live Well is a podcast from The Simple Things, a monthly magazine about slowing down, remembering what’s important and making the most of where you live.
Hosted by the Editor, Lisa Sykes, in Season 5: Return of the light, she’ll be seeking out glimpses of spring, shrugging off winter and embracing some self-care, alongside wellbeing editor Becs Frank and regular contributor Jo Tinsley.
The beginning of February marks the half-way point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, from here on in there are increasing glimpses of spring right through to the clocks going forward in late March when hopefully the proverbial lion turns into a lamb. This is an optimistic, forward-looking time, when we’re more than ready to come out of hibernation to take on new projects. And there are festivals and feasts to brighten the still grey days. February is the chilliest month but it’s all about cold hands and warm hearts.
Let our podcast be your soothing companion to see out winter and welcome in spring. Six episodes released weekly from 9 February. Plus don’t miss our Easter Special on Good Friday. Season 5: Return of the Light is supported by Blackdown Shepherd Huts
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Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things
Magical Midsummer - Epsiode 4 CAREFREE
You’ve arrived at Episode 4 in our Magical Midsummer season of the Small Ways to Live Well podcast from The Simple Things magazine. Join Lisa Sykes, editor of the magazine and Jo Tinsley, a regular contributor and author of The Slow Traveller. The loose theme for this episode is carefree because if you can’t feel a little bit frivolous and ditch a few chores and responsibilities around midsummer, then when can you?
So think of us as your suggestion box this week, an audible prompt to try things you haven’t done for years, wear something out of the ordinary or take a trip. We’ll also be celebrating festivals and tiny campsites, appreciating a magical creature as we have every episode this season and sharing a few moments of magic that will hopefully inspire you to capture your own.
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Editing and music by Arthur Cosslett
On the blog;
Camping Truths: Camping is full of highs and lows but somehow it’s always worth it. Here, some of the Simple Things team share some of their most memorable camping moments.
To read:
The Slow Traveller : An intentional path to mindful adventures by Jo Tinsley
Tiny Campsites: 80 Small but Perfect Places to Pitch by Dixe Wills
Mini Quilting by Laura Strutt
Things to do & make
The Big Retreat Festival, Pembrokeshire
Weekend Project: Pass holderand Belt bago or pouch template
From the June SOAR issue (156)
My Living: The Festival. Amber Lort-Phillips on the realities of running a festival
Wearing Well: Bucket Hats. More stories of the clothes we love!
Buy June issue here and on the newsstand until 24 June
Subscribers will receive the July issue from 20 June when pre-orders will also open at picsandink.com or you can buy on the newsstand from the 25 June. Find out how to subscribe here
The Simple Things Anthology Volume 4: A Year of Celebrations
Any excuse to celebrate with the food, flowers and decorations for every occasion and ways to mark the season
Country shows: A day out with animal, vegetable and mineral appeal.
In previous issues of The Simple Things (back issues are available to buy here)
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