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Taking Time to Live Well

Listen: Uplifting songs

Lottie Storey January 18, 2017

Disperse February gloom with songs to make you smile

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More from the January issue:

Featured

Jan 24, 2017

Recipe: Raspberry biscuits with lemon coriander curd

Jan 24, 2017

Jan 22, 2017

Winter Skin Tonic

Jan 22, 2017

Jan 20, 2017

Recipe: DIY tortilla chips

Jan 20, 2017

More playlists:

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Playlist | Mothers

Feb 20, 2026

Jan 21, 2026

Playlist | Carnival!

Jan 21, 2026

Dec 10, 2025

Playlist | Songs to curl up at home with

Dec 10, 2025

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Listen to our podcast – Small Ways to Live Well

Feb 27, 2026

The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.