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10/22/2025

Make Do and Mend for Autumn: 1940s Home Warmth on a Budget

This week on the blog, we’re turning back the clock to the 1940s — a time when warmth came from creativity, not convenience.

From patching worn quilts and darning sweaters to using Poly-Fill in draft stoppers and baking a simple Wartime Cake, “Make Do and Mend” is as practical today as it was 80 years ago. It’s about caring for what we already have — and finding joy in the doing.

If you’re drawn to sustainability, vintage living, or just want to make your home a little cozier this fall, this post is for you.

🧵 Read it here → https://naturingrelaxation.me/2025/10/22/make-do-and-mend-for-autumn-1940s-home-warmth-on-a-budget/

10/15/2025

Even on the home front, comfort was something you made — not something you bought.
A pot of vegetable soup, a warm apple pudding, and a loaf cooling by the window could turn an ordinary evening into peace.

During the 1940s, meals weren’t about plenty — they were about gratitude, family, and finding warmth in the simple things. And maybe that’s what we still need most today.

When life feels uncertain or rushed, slow down. Make something humble and good. Fill your kitchen with the kind of comfort that never goes out of style. 🍲🍎

✨ Read the full post here: https://naturingrelaxation.me/2025/10/15/wartime-comforts-finding-warmth-in-simple-autumn-meals/

10/14/2025

Hello there 🌿

Thank you so much for reaching out! If your package isn’t currently tracking with USPS, please note that there have been major shipping delays due to the recent Nor’easter that caused flooding across several areas. In addition, there was a federal holiday yesterday, and no mail movement over the weekend (Saturday or Sunday), which has caused USPS tracking updates to be delayed.

Packages are still being processed and will begin scanning once USPS resumes full operations in the affected regions. I truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time — your order is still on its way and will begin updating as soon as the postal system catches up.

Thank you again for supporting my small handmade shop and for being so kind through this weather chaos. 💛

Warmly,
Heather — Naturing Relaxation

10/04/2025

The first chill has arrived. 🍂
Cottagecore reminds us to welcome these crisp nights with warmth and ease — tea in hand, a soft blanket nearby, candlelight flickering, and time for the simple joys we often rush past.

I just shared a new blog post all about creating cozy evening rituals for autumn. Come see how you can make your nights a little more magical: https://naturingrelaxation.me/2025/10/04/gathering-cozy-evenings-cottagecore-rituals-for-the-first-chill/

What’s your favorite way to spend a crisp fall evening?

09/30/2025

In 1942, autumn meant more than golden leaves and crisp air. It was the season of preparing for winter—canning, storing, and stretching rations. Victory Gardens weren’t just about growing food; they were about resilience, creativity, and finding comfort in the everyday.

Today, their wisdom still speaks to us. Preserving, planning, and creating rituals in the kitchen bring calm into modern life.

🍎 Read the full article here → https://naturingrelaxation.me/2025/09/30/victory-gardens-in-autumn-preserving-the-harvest-for-winter/

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✨ Stay steady through the season with my Weekly Meal Planner download

09/27/2025

The crisp air, golden leaves, and cozy evenings deserve a scent that matches the season. Our Autumn Mix and Dark Autumn Mix incense bundles capture the warmth of fall with blends that invite comfort, reflection, and slow moments.

🌿 Perfect for:
🕯 Setting the mood for cozy nights in.
📖 Pairing with a good book or journaling session.
🍂 Bringing the essence of autumn indoors, even on chilly days.

Each stick is handmade in small batches, with scents that transport you straight into the heart of fall. Whether you lean toward the gentle warmth of Autumn Mix or the deeper, moodier tones of Dark Autumn Mix, there’s a fragrance to fit your seasonal rituals.

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09/26/2025

Autumn is the season of hygge—of cozy corners, warm drinks, and slowing down.

As the days grow shorter and the leaves turn golden, hygge offers us a way to embrace the season with comfort and intention. From candlelight and knitted blankets to seasonal soups and small gatherings, hygge reminds us that simple pleasures hold the deepest joy.

In my newest blog post, I’m sharing how to weave hygge into your autumn days. Discover how this simple Scandinavian practice can make the season calmer, warmer, and more meaningful.

🍁 Read here: https://naturingrelaxation.me/2025/09/26/autumn-hygge-embracing-cozy-moments-as-the-season-shifts/

✨ Want to bring hygge into your home? Explore handmade incense, soy candles, and cozy cottagecore treasures in my shop → https://www.etsy.com/shop/NaturingRelaxation

When the air begins to crisp and the golden light slants earlier through the windows, there’s a natural pull to draw inward, to slow down, and to savor the season. Autumn brings with it a hush, a g…

09/25/2025

“What if the key to mindful living today was already practiced in 1942?”

Back then, families lived with ration books, Victory Gardens, and community spirit. Meals were stretched, clothes were mended, and evenings were spent gathered around the radio. Out of necessity, they embraced a slower rhythm—one that looks surprisingly like the intentional living we’re craving today.

In my newest blog post, I explore the beautiful parallels between 1942’s way of life and today’s slow living movement. From growing food to savoring enough, there’s wisdom in the past that helps us live more mindfully now.

🌿 Read here: https://naturingrelaxation.me/?p=1149

✨ If you’re longing for cozy, intentional living, take a peek inside my shop too—handmade incense, candles, and crystals crafted for the hygge life → https://www.etsy.com/shop/NaturingRelaxation

09/11/2025

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Normally, this space is where I share reflections on peace, stillness, and the beauty of nature. But today, my heart is too heavy and my spirit too stirred to remain silent. Yesterday’s events shoo…

09/11/2025

🌿 From My Heart in a Heavy Hour 🌿

Normally, I share beauty, peace, and quiet moments here. But today my heart is too heavy to stay silent. Yesterday’s events shook our nation. Charlie Kirk’s death was tragic—but what broke me even more was watching some cheer, celebrate, and even call for more violence.

I’ll be honest—I am angry. I am saddened. I am disheartened. And yet I know this is not just about people or politics. This is spiritual war.

Ephesians 6:12 reminds us:
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

I may lose people for saying this, but the truth must be spoken: mocking death is not justice. Celebrating violence is not righteousness. When darkness is applauded, it shows how desperately we need the light of Christ.

My prayers and deepest sympathy are with the Kirk family in this painful time. May God’s comfort hold them close. As 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 says:
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

And we also hold fast to these promises:

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)

I don’t share this to stir fear, but because I believe we are called to stand firm. To repent. To pray. To cling to Jesus when the world feels like it is unraveling.

I will always choose peace and gentleness, but today I also choose courage. I cannot watch the darkness grow louder without lifting my own voice for the Light.

Stand strong, friends. Do not be discouraged. Even in sorrow, the promise remains: the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. ✝️

09/02/2025

🍂✨ Bring the cozy scents of fall into your home with a simple Autumn Simmer Pot! ✨🍂
This easy blend of oranges, apples, cinnamon, cloves, rosemary, and star anise will fill your space with the warmth of autumn. Perfect for unwinding after Labor Day and welcoming the new season.

Just add everything to a pot of water, let it simmer on low, and breathe in the comfort of fall. 🌿🕯️

Would you try this in your kitchen this week?

👉 Save this recipe for later & share with a friend who loves cozy fall vibes: https://naturingrelaxation.me/2025/09/02/end-of-summer-rituals-to-welcome-fall/

08/27/2025

We’re celebrating the long weekend with a cozy little treat for you!
From Wednesday, August 27 – Monday, September 1, enjoy 15% off storewide.

Plus — every order over $15 (before shipping & taxes) will receive a free sample of our handmade incense. A perfect way to try something new and bring a little extra calm into your space.

🍂 Handmade incense, candles & crystals
🍂 Fresh seasonal scents in small batches
🍂 Cozy bundles & thoughtful gifts for slow living

Don’t miss out — sale ends Monday night!

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