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Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – My Town

Aug 3, 2026

Dalarna, gratitude, nature, Sustainability

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Today I feel grateful for this beautiful park in my town, Stadsparken. It is a short walk from my house, and I love spending time here every now and then. Just knowing it is right there gives me peace of mind. I often take my daughter here when I feel a need to have a…
Weekend Coffee Share – It Is Still Summer!

Aug 1, 2026

Allotment gardening, Dalarna, gratitude, in my kitchen, July, Organic Gardening, Sustainability

Coffee, flowers, food, garden, gardening, Green Dreams Sweden, homesteading, July, life, mental-health, mindfulness, nature, quietude, self sufficiency, vegetables, Weekend Coffee Share

Welcome to the weekend coffee share! Let’s sit down in the garden. Can I get you a coffee? Or perhaps tea? The weather is lovely 72F/22C, and there’s a slight breeze. How are you? Did you have a good week? I worked Monday-Thursday, this first week after my vacation. It was a good week. I…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Inspiration for work

Aug 1, 2026

Projects, reading, Sustainability

advanced-level postgraduate program, Daily Gratitude Practice 2026, education, gratitude, Green Dreams Sweden, life, mental-health, mindfulness, reading, school, thankful

Yesterday I picked up and started to read one of the books on the reading list for this upcoming semester. It explores how teachers can use targeted communication and pedagogical dialogue to build an inclusive environment in schools and preschools. It’s an updated version of the book and I believe it has the potential to be…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Aspen Trees

Jul 29, 2026

cycling, Dalarna, gratitude, July, nature, Sustainability

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There is a slight breeze today and I’ve been listening to the wind sing in the Aspen trees all day. I first heard their beautiful song at the balcony this morning, later on the bike ride to work, after that I heard it in the school yard at work, now I am sitting on my…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Another Day In Paradise

Jul 23, 2026

Allotment gardening, Dalarna, gratitude, July, Organic Gardening, Sustainability

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This is my day today, and I am so grateful. What are you grateful for today? Maria
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Raspberries

Jul 20, 2026

Allotment gardening, Dalarna, gratitude, July, Sustainability

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Today I’m grateful that raspberries are in season. We love raspberries in our family and have 20+ raspberries bushes. What are you grateful for today? Maria
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Cooler Weather

Jul 18, 2026

Baking bread, Dalarna, gratitude, in my kitchen, July, Sustainability

Daily Gratitude Practice 2026, family, gratitude, Green Dreams Sweden, life, mental-health, mindfulness, quietude, self sufficiency, thankful

Today I’m so grateful for the end of the long heat wave. Yesterday it was 86F/30C and high humidity, we had a horrible thunderstorm last night, heavy rains and now it’s 55F/13C. It is lovely!! My windows and doors are wide open, the scent of homemade bread is taking over. It’s a perfect day! What…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Lake View

Jul 14, 2026

Allotment gardening, Dalarna, gratitude, July, Organic Gardening, Sustainability

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Today I’m grateful for some brush clearing below my allotment last weekend, resulting in an increased lake view from my lot. Thank you! If you would like to see a three minute long video that I filmed at my allotment this morning you can see it on my Instagram. What are you grateful for today?…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – My Town

Jul 7, 2026

Dalarna, Decorating with plants, gratitude, July, nature

Daily Gratitude Practice 2026, Green Dreams Sweden, life, mental-health, mindfulness, morning walk, quietude, self sufficiency, thankful, vacation

This morning I walked along the river ”Faluån” that runs through our town. I reflected about how many beautiful seating areas there is. All of them surrounded by flower arrangements. The flowers around town have different colours each year. This year everything is a warm yellow/orange/red. I am grateful for my little town. What are…
Weekend Coffee Share- July

Jul 4, 2026

Allotment gardening, Dalarna, gratitude, July, Organic Gardening, Projects, Sustainability

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It’s the weekend! I’m so happy you’re joining me for some coffee and conversation. Can I get you some coffee? Or tea? How is your week so far? I just started a three week long vacation. It is slightly shorter than usual, since I took some extra days off for school during the spring semester,…