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Soft Shelter & Warmth
Cozy Travel Pieces for Calm, Beautiful Readiness There’s something tender about the way we pack for uncertain days — how we fold comfort into corners and zip up the little luxuries that make us feel safe. Whether it’s a weekend away, an emergency bag tucked gently under the bed, or just your car’s back…
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Ritual Over Reaction | How I Learned to Respond, Not Panic
The Power Went Out. Then Everything Changed. It was a planned winter power outage in Santa Barbara. My twins were just 2 months old, my toddler was 2, and I was about to learn one of the most important lessons of my parenting journey. I had received a notification some days before about a…
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The Gentle Art of Soft Prepping: Beautiful Readiness Without Fear
What Is Soft Prepping? And Why I’m Not a Doomsday Prepper Hello lovely! I’m Carri, creator of Ready Pretty Living, where beautiful design meets practical preparedness. My journey to Soft Prepping began in the emergency room. As a nurse practitioner with years of experience as an ER nurse and EMT, I’ve spent my career…
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Pretty Tools for Brave Days
Graceful utility for everyday strength Some days ask a little more of us — to be the one who’s ready, the one who knows where the scissors are, the one who doesn’t flinch when the power goes out or the trail gets muddy. This kit is for those days. The quiet bravery of being…
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Tender Tools for Tender Days
Healing, beautifully Some days call for bandages and balm. Others, just a gentle mist and a moment to sit still. This is my go-to kit for tender days — the scraped knees, small burns, sore ankles, or even the tired hearts that need a little tending. Healing doesn’t have to be harsh. It can…
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Cozy Essentials for Just-In-Case Moments
Everyday calm carry There’s a quiet comfort in knowing your bag holds exactly what you might need — not just for the everyday, but for those little “just in case” moments. A scraped knee, chapped lips, forgotten hydration — nothing dramatic, just life. When I carry this kit, I feel softly prepared, like I’m…
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Pause, Prepare, Glow
Ready to rest, ready for anything Lately, I’ve been leaning into rest as a quiet form of preparedness. Not the frantic kind of prepping — the kind that feels like lighting a candle before dusk or tucking your journal beside your bed. I call it soft prepping — the small rituals that help you feel peaceful…
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Slow Living Emergency Kit: Peaceful Prep for Everyday Resilience
There’s something deeply comforting about knowing you’re prepared — not in a frantic, bunker-style way, but in a quiet, lived-in way. I think of it like putting on a cozy sweater before the storm rolls in. A simple, steady gesture that says, I’m ready, beautifully. This slow living emergency kit is my go-to framework for…
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Neutral Cleaning Essentials for a Fresh Start
Clean with calm. Live beautifully There’s something sacred about a clean space — especially when the tools we reach for reflect the kind of home we’re building. I used to dread cleaning days. Now, I treat them like rituals. A slow morning, soft music, windows open. With the right tools, cleaning becomes less about…