Today is the last post of the 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home series and we're going to set some resolutions. I'm not usually a big fan of resolutions because often they are difficult to keep and a bit too far reaching, but I had an idea for these ones that hopefully won't be either. These resolutions will be not for you, but for your happy home. Since we're all about … [Read more...]
9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home: Have a Games Day
Today’s fun activity as part of the 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home series is to have a games day! If you celebrate Christmas and especially have little ones around, you may be inundated with new toys and games to play. Even if you don't (on both counts) having a games day can be a nice way to connect with your family or friends and make some awesome memories. I know many of … [Read more...]
9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home: Have a PJ Day
Today’s fun activity as part of the 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home series is really about doing less and just revelling in being at home and taking it easy. You might think I'm bonkers for adding this the day before Christmas, but it might just be the perfect time to stay home and just relax before the big day tomorrow. What you’ll need: Your favourite (wearing … [Read more...]
9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home: Get Outdoors
Today’s fun activity as part of the 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home series is to get outdoors! This might seem like a silly one, but it's a great way for you to get out of the house and inject a bit of fun into your day. It's summer here, but even if it isn't where you are, you can always rug up and find a way to enjoy the time out from all the busyness that comes with this … [Read more...]
9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home: Make Something Together
Today we’re getting our hands messy as part of the 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home series and taking the time out to make something together. A big part of feeling happier is taking the time to not only spend time with your favourite people but it's also in making memories. A great way to do that is to make something together! The key to this is that what you make doesn't … [Read more...]
9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home: Have a Treat Day
Today we're focusing on the joy that comes from treating ourselves as part of the 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home series. It's so easy to forget to celebrate life and the little things that we enjoy so much, so today I'm challenging you to think about ways you can treat yourself and actually go and do it! Treat days have got to be one of the best inventions ever (and … [Read more...]
9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home: Gratitude Challenge
I thought we'd try something a little bit different today as part of the 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home series. Today is all about looking for the good things we have in our lives at this moment and taking a minute or two to recognise and be grateful for what they are. This time of year is super stressful for a lot of us, and it can be really helpful to step back for a … [Read more...]
9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home: Have a Movie Night
Today's fun activity as part of the 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home series, is a simple one, but it's all about clearing your schedule and making time for fun. This one is an often overlooked happiness booster, but can really change your mood from meh, to happy in no time. What you'll need: A Movie I recommend a comedy or a movie from your childhood that you all … [Read more...]
9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home: The Clean Out Quarter Revisited
Summer is here woohoo!!, and to celebrate, I am running a month long series 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home. Each Tuesday and Thursday for the month of December I will be sharing just one activity per post that you can do (with the people you love) to make your home a happier one. Yay!! Today I wanted to start with revisiting one of the first mini makeover's I ever did on … [Read more...]