A gentle pause between years ✨
Reflect, slow down, and embrace the magic of the season
Good evening,
As the year draws to a close, there’s a quiet space to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the year ahead. Whether you’re spending time with loved ones or enjoying some gentle solitude, this is the perfect moment to slow down and give yourself the gift of reflection.
with a partner or your children you could review and reflect on the year together, before setting out your vision as a family for your next year. This can be a beautiful activity in the space between Christmas and New Year
A journaling practice for winter
As we approach the end of one year and move towards the next, we have a perfect opportunity to reflect on the previous twelve months. Taking time to review your year is a gorgeous gift you can give yourself, to say goodbye to this year, and to crystalise how you want your next year to look. For mums and parents, space to look at how…
Calm down. Slow down. Phone down.
Are you addicted to overwhelm? How about overstimulation? And why not chuck one more in there – override? What am I talking about? Let me introduce you to the three big addictive O’s. We live in a fast-paced, rapidly changing world. It’s an amazing…
the best cure is the natural world. Waves lapping against a shore, the crack of burning wood, or watching ash sway in the wind
Finding Your New Wild Order
My research led me to the ideas that we sleep badly, we don’t poo properly, we should be using psychedelics for our mental health, we sit in the wrong way, we don’t explore our creative sides, we don’t give our teenagers any purpose, we eat the wrong foods and collect them in the wrong manner, and we don’t…
Our Advent Giveaway runs until 4 January 2026! ✨
Here’s a round-up of all the prizes, with a total value of more than £2500! You can enter over on Instagram and Facebook each day. Good luck!
With love,
Jess & the JUNO team x
PS. All articles from the Winter issue are available to read on Substack - click here to see them all. Or you can buy a print copy here. 🧡
Here are the latest offers from JUNO partners — we hope you discover something you love!
Events
Elderflower Fields | The perfect first festival for families, nestled in the breathtaking Sussex countryside. 22 until 25 May 2026. elderflowerfields.co.uk
For little ones
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We 🧡 books!
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For parents
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Learning
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Michael Hall Waldorf School | Sussex, UK. A warm, nurturing, nature-inspired environment fostering play, imagination and community connection. michaelhall.co.uk