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Hygge in the Now, your hygge blog, the first stop in your happiness journey. Meet your hygge blogger Tove Maren.

Meet Tove Maren – Hygge in the Now 

Hejsa! (it’s Danish for “Hi there!”)

I am Tove Maren, a Danish American writer, fluent in Danish, English, and sarcasm. After 20+ years in the financial services industry, I followed my true calling in 2015. I became a full-time writer and translator.

I am the proud mother of four boys: Jacob, Jordan, Jansen, and Jonah and wife to a very tall, awesome, and funny man, Paul. Our family also includes two Siberian Huskies: Jupiter and Juno as well as countless houseplants. (Seriously, don’t ask me to count the plants. It’s somewhere between “small greenhouse” and “jungle”.)

During the summer of 2018, we packed up our LEGO and a few other important things and moved clear across the country, from South Florida to the Greater Seattle area. We are now settled into the Pacific North West lifestyle and fully embracing the Danish saying: “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes!”

Living in the Greater Seattle area has drastically changed our quality of life, for the better. The outdoor-lifestyle is perfect for our family, for hygge and it inspires a lot of my writing.

My unique perspective on life is influenced by a Danish childhood, a dry sense of humor, and experiences from living in the United States since 1992.

Hygge has always been a constant presence and a natural part of my life, from cherishing quality time with loved ones to our hygge-inspired home decor.

I am excited to have you start your own hygge journey alongside mine.

Hygge is more than coziness and wool socks. Hygge is a mindset and a different way to look at the world. Hygge means to embrace life’s imperfect moments, knowing full well that it’s the imperfection that makes them perfect.

On Hygge in the Now you will find tips, inspiration, and fun ways to add more hygge and happiness to your own life.

Now that you know a bit about me and my blog, I would love to get to know YOU better.

Check out Hygge in the Now on social media. There is a lot of hygge-inspiration, laughter, and smiles to find on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and also on TikTok.

… and finally, in my “spare time”, I create hygge and happiness journals and graphic t-shirts and hoodies.

If you have comments or questions, please email me directly at tovemaren@mamainthenow.com, or reach out via social media – I am only an email or private message away.

To discuss collaborations, request a media kit and rate sheet, or to inquire about strategic alliances, kindly email me at tovemaren@mamainthenow.com.

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About Tove Maren

Hej, I am Tove Maren, a Danish/ American writer living in the Greater Seattle area. Growing up in Denmark, I was raised on hygge and insanely salty licorice. You probably won’t share my love for Danish candy. But I am sure Danish hygge is perfect for you!

Let’s hygge together!

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Morning hygge moment: starting your day by greetin Morning hygge moment: starting your day by greeting all the beautiful flowers in your garden - off to a great start! 🌺 🌻❤️
Hygge with the kids happens when you say “yes” Hygge with the kids happens when you say “yes” - even when you are tired and have an endless to-do list. 🏊‍♂️ Today, the two littlest asked to go to our community pool with a friend. 🏊 Did I have other things to do?! YES (that’s always a yes)… but could those things wait?! Also YES (and they most often can)… so here I am - with happy kids who are away from screens, being active and playing with a friend. I said “yes” to hygge! 🥰
☕️ “Live life today, like there’s no coffe ☕️ “Live life today, like there’s no coffee tomorrow” - @meikwiking ☕️ Live fully and completely today… and don’t forget to hygge! 🥰
This is exactly what a “hygge krog” (hygge cor This is exactly what a “hygge krog” (hygge corner) is meant to look like. 😍 Having hygge in your home, doesn’t always mean “minimalistic” and matching everything. Hygge is the feeling you get when you enter a space. This is my writing nook. ✍🏼 In this space, I am surrounded by all.the.things from my childhood home, my parents’ home and special gifts from my sister, kids and friends. I feel at peace here - I feel safe and loved. This is my hygge krog! 🥰
Hygge is meeting friends at your favorite coffee p Hygge is meeting friends at your favorite coffee place… even if you are discussing middle school PTSA, school dances and budgets!
Hygge and happiness is: opening your Christmas pre Hygge and happiness is: opening your Christmas present from your sister and finding THIS masterpiece! 😍 Just thinking of all the hours she spent making this for me, warmed my heart! ❤️ Isn’t it an amazing blanket?! Thank you, @sonjaclingman ❤️
From our family to yours: Glædelig jul and a very From our family to yours: Glædelig jul and a very Merry Christmas. 🎄 🎅🏼❤️ Thank you for being part of this hygge-filled corner of the internet. I appreciate YOU and the positive energy you bring. I hope your days are filled with happiness and hygge - always! 🥰 Much love, Tove
Today I’m thankful for the foresight of 2005 me Today I’m thankful for the foresight of 2005 me when I asked my grandma if I could make photocopies of her cookie recipes. 🍪 👵🏻❤️ Next week, I will bake cookies with my boys - using grandma’s recipes - her cherished recipes. If you are still blessed with parents and grandparents, ask them for their recipes NOW - future you will thank you! ❤️
🪴 Before you buy plants for friends and family 🪴 Before you buy plants for friends and family this season, check this list of 10 beautiful non-toxic indoor plants! 🪴 Plants make great gifts, but keeping kids and pets in mind when shopping will make it a super gift-giving experience! 🎁 Post can be found in the profile link - or here: https://hyggeinthenow.com/indoor-plants-safe/
What’s bringing you hygge today? My grandma’s What’s bringing you hygge today? My grandma’s old fragile Christmas ornaments would never last a day on our tree. So I filled an old fish bowl with greenery and her Christmas decorations - for a fun way to display these memory-filled ornaments. 🎄❤️ Hygge in a fish bowl 🥰
#AD The Winter and Christmas boxes from @decocrate #AD The Winter and Christmas boxes from @decocrated made holiday decorating a breeze for this busy mom. Every season, I get boxes with color coordinated items and they generally mix and match in fun ways with boxes from previous seasons. Every busy and tired mom should gift herself a subscription from Decocrated. Start today and save $15 with code: HYGGE15 - link: https://glnk.io/lrlnz/15  #whyidecocrate  #Decocrated  #decocratedwinter2022
Finding beauty in nature is easy. Just look up, lo Finding beauty in nature is easy. Just look up, look down - it’s all around you. 🏔️❄️
#ad Now that we have Halloween safely behind us, l #ad Now that we have Halloween safely behind us, let’s bust out ALL the winter stuff!!!! ❄️ 
I got the Winter and the Christmas boxes from @decocrated … and swoon! 🥰
Warning ⛔️ Spoiler alert! 🚨 
There are so many pieces in the winter box you can use throughout the year! 
The runner will look amazing on any festive table… but this is how I’ve decided to use it - with the snow flake on the wall and the candle holder and wooden runner from previous Decocrated boxes. Mixing and matching new with previous Decocrated decor has become my favorite way to decorate. 🏡❤️

Also, one can never have too many soft and fuzzy throws - nothing adds hygge to a room like a well-placed snuggly blanket. 😍
Check out the current Decocrated boxes for yourself: https://glnk.io/lrlnz/15
With code HYGGE15 you save $15 off an annual or quarterly subscription. It’s such a great deal - and you deserve it! 🎁 

Decocrated will change your home decor routine. Taking seasonal decorating from expensive and stressful to sanity- and money saving! 💰 🧘‍♀️ 

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Hygge is connecting with nature on a brisk autumn Hygge is connecting with nature on a brisk autumn morning with your dog. 🐾 Don’t let the regal look of this dog fool you… he brought a wild rabbit into the living room the night before last. 😱🐰 - not quite the way I wanted to “connect with nature”… 🤣
This is where all the magic happens… or maybe it This is where all the magic happens… or maybe it’s more like “this is where I go to hide, surrounded by the things that make me happy!” 🥰 Do you have a nook, corner, area of the house that’s just for you?
📚 This book is HAUNTING me. 📚 “The Lost Gi 📚 This book is HAUNTING me. 📚 “The Lost Girls of Willowbrook” by Ellen Marie Wiseman!
@ellenmariewiseman has outdone herself with this page-turning historical fiction that will leave you missing the main characters and wanting to know more about these historical events. 
Her books are always well-researched and have deep human interest stories and connections. I finished the book last week and simply cannot shake the unsettled feeling it left inside me. 
You need to read this story… and all the other books written by Ellen Marie Wiseman. She quickly became one of my favorites after I read “The Orphan Collector”. 
Riveting, bone-chilling, heart-breaking… and I am still on the edge of my seat a week after reading the last pages. 

📕 This book and all my other recently read book-club-worthy books can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AHMZXZJHHVEY4SNJUKHXBKRETTVQ/15BLT7V7ERI3U 📕
🍂 The leaves are turning, there’s a chill in 🍂 The leaves are turning, there’s a chill in the air… how will you hygge with your family? 🥰 These 10 fun fall hygge ideas are a sure hit with kids of all ages! 🍂 https://hyggeinthenow.com/fall-hygge/ 🥰
It’s spooky 👻 season! ❤️ Are you pulling It’s spooky 👻 season! ❤️ Are you pulling out all the ghosts and goblins this weekend too? 🕷 🎃 How cute is this Halloween banner from the @decocrated Halloween box?! 📦😍 I will share more pics as I add other Halloween decorations… but this felt like a solid start! My subscription to Decocrated makes my seasonal decor-game super easy and fun. Check them out and save $15 by using HYGGE15 on either of their subscription plans.
Link:
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Too soon?! 🎅🏼🤷🏼‍♀️ Too soon?! 🎅🏼🤷🏼‍♀️
Is there anything better than a whole day without Is there anything better than a whole day without deadlines or commitments?! 📆 24 hours of ME-time! 🥰
What do you do with all that time? 
Read? 📚 
Nap? 😴 
Or do you decorate for fall? 🍂 🎃 
My answer: all of the above! 

The fall box from @decocrated , paired with items from previous fall boxes make for a stunning entryway display… if I must say so myself. 
Sign up for Decocrated today to get in on their seasonal home decor subscription boxes - they are a game-changer when it comes to keeping your home looking fresh and decorated for the seasons - all the seasons! 
… and save $15 by using HYGGE15 on either of their subscription plans.
Link:
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