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How to be a “Hygge” Family
First of all, what does “Hygge” mean, exactly? Wikipedia tells us it’s “a Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment.” Think cozy-togetherness, unplugging and embracing the everyday. Children naturally live in the moment and seek the exact atmosphere we are hoping to achieve. So, if you get lost along the way follow their lead! Here are 10 easy ways to create a hygge environment as the cold weather approaches: Dim the lights: think fireplaces, candles, twinkle lights or even…
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Our Favourite Lighthouse Books
We have always been enamoured with the idea of lighthouse living and these books certainly feed that love. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall The Sea Chest by Toni Buzzeo Birdie’s Lighthouse by Deborah Hopkinson The Lighthouse Family by Cynthia Rylant (Series) Lighthouse Seeds by Pamela Love The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Arielle North Olson The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge by Hildegarde H. Swift Gracie the Lighthouse Cat by Ruth Brown Abbie Against the Storm by…
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A Visit to King’s Landing Historical Village
We spent a beautiful day exploring King’s Landing this summer and we want to share it with you! What we love about visiting this historical village is that it gives you the chance to jump into the past, the 19th century to be exact. As we strolled along, we were able to meet the “villagers” in their homes or places of work, talk about what was happening in their day and even pitch in and help with tasks and chores. We met mothers and teachers, farmers and a millwright, a…
