The Hygge Challenge

Hygge: (noun, verb) Simple, casual, comfortable, together. It’s a shared lifestyle for greater happiness and hospitality.

Try these 9 family-fun ideas and self-care tips to overcome the winter blues and find more fun together at home.

Make it a game! Gather as many Hygge points as you can from the list below.

Share your Hygge score using #NoPlaceLikeNelson

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Create a Playlist 🎶

Put on some music to create a mood/vibe.

Grab a Drink 🍸

Sip and share a seasonal cocktail or mocktail.

Set the Mood 🕯️

Light candles during dinner and/or enjoy your favorite scented candle/oil in the bathroom.

Named after the area wine and brew trails, Rt 151 signature has 26 essential oils and is also available in a clean burn candle. Shop this hand poured unique gift in the @twighomedesigns sections at @rockfishgapcountrystore & @greenwoodantiques Not a paid ad - I just really love this scent!

Light it Up 🔥

Enjoy the fireside with some s’mores or mountain pie. If you’re in a crunch, just grab a glass of wine.

Get Lost in a Book 📚

Cozy up with a book or find yourself in a book club sharing stories. Try the Wintergreen mystery series by local author Patrick Kelly.

Eat Seasonally 🥘

Comfort Food Encouraged.

Unplug 🔌

Turn off the TV, phone, computer, tablet, and anything else that buzzes with notifications.

Host Game Night 🧩

From billiards to puzzles and Pictionary to poker, nothing brings us together like a good game! 🎯 See below to learn how to play darts.

Watch a Movie 🍿

Tune on a seasonal movie and bring on the snacks!

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Learn the Play Darts

Darts anyone? Here’s how to play my new favorite cabin game!

🎯The centre of the bull should be exactly 5ft 8in high

🎯Mark a toe-line, often called the oche, at least 7ft 9 ¼ in from the board

🎯Who ever throws a dart closer to the bullseye gets to go first

🎯Each player throws 3 darts per turn; teams of two allow 4 to play

🎯Each player starts with a score of 501. The score for each turn is calculated and deducted from the players total. Be the first player to reduce the score to exactly zero

🎯Play best of 3 or switch up teams for more fun