In today's fast-paced and stressful world, finding moments of tranquility and contentment is essential for our overall well-being. One such approach that has gained significant popularity is the Danish concept of hygge (pronounced hoo-gah). Hygge is not just a word; it's a way of life that embraces comfort, coziness, and creating a warm atmosphere. I immediately fell in love with the concept from the moment I first read about it. In this blog post, we will explore the essence of hygge and … [Read more...]
Simple “Get Happy” Tips for Winter and the Holiday Season
This is a wonderfully hectic season. So many people get stressed out during the holidays and winter itself can be a real downer for our mood and general happiness levels. It is so very easy to forget the simple pleasures of life and to put your own health and mental well being to the side. By making a few quick and simple changes we can make feeling happy in the moment a little easier... Turn It Off - The TV that is. Holiday ads are screaming "BUY, BUY, BUY!" Quiet the craziness by pushing … [Read more...]
Nurturing the Soul of Your Family
This past weekend I had the pleasure of curling up in bed with the sun streaming through my southern facing windows and a good book to read. I chose Nurturing the Soul of Your Family: 10 Ways to Reconnect and Find Peace in Everyday Life. The author, Renee Peterson Trudeau previously wrote a book about self-renewal for moms and that is something I care very deeply about. I feel as though we cannot reach our full potential in life...as moms, wives, friends, philanthropists, etc unless we nurture … [Read more...]
Go Green, Get Fit – The Challenge
On June 18th, along with 20+ other green bloggers I am kicking off a Go Green, Get Fit Challenge. The idea behind it is to join together and support each other in making a commitment to fitness and since we also happen to care about sustainability issues we will be considering the impact of this process too. We moms spend so much take taking care of our families and our household responsibilities that sometimes self care gets lost in the mix. As I have discovered over the past year or so though, … [Read more...]
Live a Little – Finding Small Joys Wherever You Can
This morning I got a great reminder from a green blogger I admire, and that I got to meet in person a couple months ago. The lovely Shane at Environmental Booty is asking others to share what they do to to find fulfillment and make the most of each day. It is so important to be able to find your happiness and joy in little things, each and every day and yet it is so hard to do for many of us. This is an important topic for me because I tend to be one of those "someday" people. I have big … [Read more...]
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