Living
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Positive Relationships are the Secret to a Happy Life
What makes us happy in life? A question that has puzzled humans for centuries. In 1938, Harvard researchers began a decades-long study to answer this question. After 85 years of study, they have…
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Discovering the Joy of Craic: A Guide to Experiencing the Best of Irish Culture
Craic is a term that has been embraced by the Irish culture as a way to describe the fun, enjoyment, and good times that come with socializing and conversation. It’s a word that…
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How to Practice Slow Living
Starting to practice slow living as a lifestyle is not something that people do on a whim. Meet Maria, a 35-year-old marketing professional who had always been driven by success and achievement. She…
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Embracing Sisu: How the Finnish Concept Can Enhance Your Slow-Living Lifestyle
Sisu is a Finnish concept that is difficult to translate directly into English, but it encompasses elements of determination, perseverance, and resilience. At its core, sisu is about the ability to keep going,…
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Tips For Living with Plants and Flowers
I’ve noticed a remarkable change in my home since I started bringing houseplants and flowers into my family’s living space. The air seems cleaner, we’re healthier, and the people who visit our home…
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December Blog Roundup
Each month we read so many quality blog posts that we absolutely love and we share them on our Twitter feed, but we also want to make sure our daily readers don’t miss…
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How to be More Present for Your Family and Friends
Staying Connected to the People Who Matter Most to You A large part of maintaining a hygge home is spending quality time with your nearest and dearest. While this sounds idyllic to many,…
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Wintering – A Book Review
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May While not something we do a lot, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times is an intriguing…
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Books for Jolabokaflod 2021
Jolabokaflod is the Icelandic word for ‘Christmas Book Flood’. It’s a tradition that dates back to World War II. We won’t cover the full history here, but suffice it to say that in…
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Why You Should Keep a Christmas Journal
It’s that time of year again. The snow is falling (or not due to your location and climate change), the trees are decorated and we’re all busy shopping for gifts. But what about…
