There is something incredibly, deliciously hygge about bringing your toddler back from the playground with chilly hands, rosy cheeks, windswept hair and muddy boots.
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Beautiful Brighton and Puppy Playtime
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To round off a summer of exciting excursions, we drove the three hours down to Brighton where some of our friends from university live, and to show little J the sea for the first time!
Staycation at the In Laws!
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Staycations have been all the rage this year, thanks to the global pandemic, and to be honest I’m glad we can leave the house at all. My lovely in-laws decided to ‘escape’ their idyllic home in the countryside to go visiting some touristy places on the east coast, leaving behind their beautiful and friendly eight year old cat, Arthur, for us to cat sit. They live a couple of hours away, and with the amount of stuff we loaded into the car, it certainly felt like going on holiday for a week!
Our Hygge Glamping Weekend
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For my mum’s birthday this year, my sister and I decided to treat her to a weekend away (with us and my husband and baby) to escape into the countryside, forget her troubles, and have dinners cooked over a fire! What could be more hygge than a close-knit group talking around a campfire?
The Little Book of Hygge
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I was completely inspired by The Little Book of Hygge and I’m not afraid to admit it. The way I grew up, I thought that a small town life with a couple of close friends and evenings in playing games rather than fancy nights out was maybe, well, a bit dull! I liked it, but did that make me a boring person? Actually no. In Denmark, that sort of a cosy night in with loved ones and good conversations is praised as being totally hygge (pronounced hyoo-gah).
The Hypnobirthing Book
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I cannot recommend hypnobirthing enough. Yes it sounds like some crazy hippie stuff, but it’s not. Forget the name, all you need to know is that I gave birth to a 9lbs baby at home with no drugs and it was a positive experience, thanks to hypnobirthing. This book is where I got started.
What Mothers Do
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Every baby’s mother or primary guardian needs to read this book. I found it eye opening. I wasn’t a bad person for feeling bored! In fact, when I feel like I’ve done nothing all day but try to keep baby J alive, dry, full and not crying, I have actually had a full busy day of mothering. It sounds simple but the psychology behind why some of us find it so hard to adjust is fascinating.
Have a Very Hygge Lockdown with Easy Peasy Fudge
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The more time we are all spending in lockdown, I’m sure you will agree, the more value we are starting to place on a positive atmosphere at home. When you cannot escape the four walls you have chosen to call home, it is more important to ensure that space is relaxing and comfortable. Naturally, this feeling of comfort starts with the attitudes of the household we are surrounded by, but many people do not place enough emphasis on their physical surroundings as well.
Hygge Family Life 