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How to Decorate with Hygge and Safety in Mind

  How to Decorate with Hygge and Safety in Mind This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Window Covering Safety Council for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. As I write this post, I am snuggled up under a blanket, with our dogs nestled by my feet and big comfy pillows View Post

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This is Why and When Your Kids Need to Hear You Say “No”!

This is Why and When Your Kids Need to Hear You Say “No”! I am rushing through the grocery store with two cranky kids in tow. They are tired, and hungry and miss sitting quietly on the floor playing with DUPLO. Instead, we are flying down the bread aisle in a desperate search for the only honey View Post

Filed Under: Featured, Hygge, IG Links, Motherhood, Our Life, Parenting

bedroom hygge

8 Things You Need to Add Hygge to Your Bedroom

8 Things You Need to Add Hygge to Your Bedroom I am excited to work with The Modern Dane on this sponsored post. I received product and compensation in return for my honest review. Every opinion stated is 100% mine. This post was originally published in February 2020, and updated in June View Post

Filed Under: Featured, Hygge, IG Links, Life Style, Reviews

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The Best Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt for the Whole Family

The Best Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt for the Whole Family I'm kinda obsessed with Christmas. I'll be the first person to admit that. And while there are certain things that I'm not a huge fan of (*cough, cough* elf on the shelf *cough, cough*), there are other holiday traditions and activities View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, IG Links, Motherhood, Printables, Winter

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Elf on the Shelf the Danish Way

Growing up in Denmark, I loved everything about the magic of Christmas - especially our own version of the Elf on the Shelf - the Danish way! Elf on the Shelf the Danish Way! Ever since I was a little girl growing up in Denmark I have embraced all the magic surrounding Christmas, Santa, and all View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, IG Links, Life Style, Our Life, Winter Tagged With: Christmas, cute, family, Happiness, live in the now

DIY Danish Christmas Heart Craft. These adorable felt hearts are a wonderful way to give a gift card, small present or handmade ornament! Fun to make with kids.

How to Make a Woven Danish Christmas Heart Craft

My childhood Christmas memories came flooding back with this Danish woven Christmas Heart craft. They make adorable handcrafted ornaments and they are fun way to give a gift card. Woven Danish Christmas Heart Craft Christmas is about upholding and creating traditions. Every year families bring out View Post

Filed Under: Creative, Hygge, Printables, Winter Tagged With: Christmas, Crafts, Danish, DIY, Heart, Pin THIS!, Printable

pineapple themed planter

Learn How to Make This Festive Pineapple Planter

Learn How to Make This Festive Pineapple Planter This DIY pineapple planter is a surefire way to bring some brightness and fun into your home. Plus, it's really simple to create, too! I'm not even going to claim that I have a green thumb. As much as I want to, I can pretty much say with View Post

Filed Under: Creative, Hygge, Life Style, Spring

handcrafted soap

How to Make Handcrafted Soap Your Kids Will Love

I hear myself say “Kids, wash your hands” probably 473 times a day. In a house with four boys, it is nearly impossible to keep the kids, much less the house, germ-free. If you don’t know what I am talking about, little boys attract more dirt, grime, and weird smells than a sanitation worker after a View Post

Filed Under: Creative, Hygge, Life Style, Popular

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School’s Out, Now What?! The Daily Schedule for Kids that Will Save Your Sanity

The Daily Schedule for Kids that Will Save Your Sanity The alarms on your phone are shut off for several weeks, or what feels like “indefinitely”. The kids’ lunch boxes are empty, wiped clean and stored for a few weeks, or for all of eternity. What’s the difference anyway? The kids are home, View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, Life Style, Motherhood, Parenting, Printables

Fun gnome crafts

25 Fun and Funky Gnomes You NEED

25 Fun and Funky Gnomes You NEED If you were to step foot inside our house, you'd come eye to eye with about a zillion gnomes. And honestly, it's my happy place. Not only do they make me smile but they just make me think of my childhood and home.  I probably spend way too much time weekly View Post

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How to Make a Woven Heart Teacher Gift

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #SeasonofWriting How to Make a Woven Heart Teacher Gift I put the box down on the ground with a heavy thud. The kids immediately came swarming from out of nowhere. There’s View Post

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The Best Guide to Experience Gifts for Kids and Teens

I am honored to feature another post today from Sidney Young from Need Organizing? She is a “regular” on my blog because I love her down-to-earth common sense ways to combat clutter and keep your home organized! I know you will love this article from her too! Here is Sidney’s: "The Best Guide to View Post

Filed Under: Gift Guides, Hygge, Life Style, Parenting, Winter Tagged With: Baby, Guest Blogging, Kids, Toddlerhood

The 13 Gnomes You Need to Hygge This Season

The 13 Gnomes You Need to Hygge This Season I'm all about the gnomes! To me, gnomes and hygge go together like peanut butter and jelly and where I'm from, gnomes are all the rage.   If you're looking for some awesome gnomes to add hygge in your home, I've about to gift you the best gnome View Post

Filed Under: Creative, Fall/ Autumn, Hygge, Winter

Christmas hygge with a candle and hot cup of cocoa

4 Hacks to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season

These four genius hacks will give you a stress-free holiday season - even if the turkey is dry and your Christmas cards go out late.  4 Hacks to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season As you gear up for the holidays, it can get a little daunting. It feels as if you have a to-do list that is View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, Life Style, Motherhood, Winter

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