Slow Living Cottage Reset | Adjusting Routines After a Vacation🏡⛅

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Welcome back to the cottage, dear friends!🏡 It's wonderful to be home after our trip to Sweden and we have so much to catch up with you in this chat. We're sharing our fresh perspective after traveling and our slow living cottage reset with mindful ways we are adjusting our routines after a vacation. We'd love to hear how you're embracing your well-being during this transition from summer break to autumn? Bye For Now, -Lindsay & Jonas 💛
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✨CHAPTERS✨
0:00-1:25 Intro | A Fresh Perspective After Traveling
1:26-4:45 Coming Back to the Cottage
4:46-6:08 Slow Living Routine Reset
6:09-7:44 Sleeping Schedule
7:45-8:58 Morning Mindfulness
8:59-11:38 Healthy Habits
11:39-15:14 Social Media Step Back
15:15-20:39 Our Journey To Sweden
20:40-23:56 Sweet Moments in Sweden
23:57-26:31 Bittersweet Moments in Sweden
26:32-29:04 Outro | Settling Back in at the cottage
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[@itsacharminglife]

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[@marielama8173]

I love rising early. I say my morning prayers and Scripture reading and journal. I see the morning star sometimes and the sunrise. It is so peaceful and beautiful. I have a couple cups of coffee. I relish the birds singing, crickets chirping, ...I think you will love rising early. I am reorienting myself as I am now retired. I have gone through much emotionally in the last year with having had covid, the loss of my brother and mother. I am so grateful I had them as gifts in my life. Lindsey, always remember you are deeply loved by God. Thank you for sharing your vulnerabilties with us. May God continue to bless you!

[@NikkiSchumacherOfficial]

I always check on the neighbors garden while they are gone and to make sure bad things don’t happen to their home. I pray y’all find a friend or neighbor that will help you next time. ❤Thank you for your beautiful and inspiring videos.

[@susishearer9531]

I love your videos so much. I feel like we are all sitting together sipping coffee or tea together as you share life. It's so calming and relaxing to listen to you both share interesting stories.Thanks for being transparent with what you are struggling with in life and for sharing ways to handle stress and to decompress. I hope you are both feeling more rested and relaxed.

[@marymcfarland2089]

We're having a virtual fika 😀

[@itsacharminglife]

This warms our hearts to hear 💖 this video felt like a vintage slideshow as we tell you all the tales of our adventures over tea of course ✨

[@michelled.3849]

I don’t go on social media, except for watching these wonderful type of videos. I love you tube for the content I have chosen .

[@linneahdalmus1978]

Morning is my favorite time of the day..the stillness and peace it brings is like none other. I sing along with the birds and blow my Intentions of Love out into the wind to light upon the outreached arms of the trees ~ Going Home is so mixed with Emotions. I'm sure the experience will linger with you into the Winter and the Love will last Forever. Thank you for sharing your Journey with us~

[@mermaliade6631]

Mornings are really nice. I really like getting up early to make breakfast and coffee for everyone. The house is so quiet before the Sun starts to rise. It's kind of peaceful.

[@prettybullet7728]

I took a social media break on my last vacation and it was heavenly. One solid week offline and I felt my anxiety level decrease significantly.

[@itsacharminglife]

That's wonderful you could do that! I'm finding that social media affects me more than I realize it's time to set some boundaries ✨

[@savioursoul]

Becoming a morning person versus being a night person has been life changing! Stick with it. It’s so worth it.

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks for the word of encouragement from a night owl turned early bird 🕊️

[@margaretquinn5335]

Such a lovely treat to find a new video from you. Thanks for so many tips to enhance our lives. On a camping holiday here on the Wild Atlantic Way, west coast of Ireland. Also replacing half of our social media time with reading. Finding this practice deeply calming and meaningful.

[@itsacharminglife]

Well that sounds like such an adventure in Ireland, how lovely you got to spend so much time reading✨

[@GretchenBostrom]

I love these tips for resetting. I really want to focus on social media consumption being more mindful and less frequent. Like you say, it’s so easy to pick up your phone and just scroll mindlessly. I’d rather use that mindless time to be more mindful and do productive things like reading, coloring, practicing piano, doing some tarot learning, etc.

[@MonCherry13]

Welcome back! ☺️🇸🇪🇺🇸

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks Monica! 🇸🇪🇺🇲 Hope you guys are doing well ✨

[@JamieSantos]

I could feel the love Jonas has for his home country as he was gazing over the water rushing to shore. Tears welled up in my eyes because I know that feeling. Rising early to get the day started was something natural to country folk. I was raised in the 60's and 70's so summers were spent rising early to work in the family garden or some other project that needed to be done for the family. I think today's youth have no understanding of this concept. There were no distractions from the necessary life chores that increased our health and happiness in achieving the day's goals. It makes me glad to hear that you will set boundaries with meaningless distractions. I prefer quality over quantity anyway so if I only see your videos twice a month it is wonderful treat to be savored! It is like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow! Thank you for sharing this beautiful window into your lives and hearts.

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww thank you 🌈🥰 and that's beautiful that you could since Jonas' connection to his homeland 🇸🇪

[@michelled.3849]

Your voices are so calming..thank you. Glad your trip was lovely, and glad you have settled back in at last.

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much Michelle 🏡✨

[@jillparks]

It's always nice to see the world, but it's even better to come home to your own sanctuary. Thank you for sharing your travels and your lives with us. You are both so special. 💜

[@itsacharminglife]

Couldn't agree more 🥰🏡

[@user-lu2og5qe8w]

Молодцы,ребята! Вы находите красоту в простых вещах!Все очень скромно и мило!Счастья вам!

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you! 🥰

[@jenniferkessener1111]

Loved seeing a glimpse of Jonah with his brother. Sweden looks magical in summer. So glad you could go. You are not alone, Jonah, in passport dilemmas, Two different family members had similar, so glad yours worked out. I am returning to reading more too. It makes me happy, as well. I always get up in the morning, and try to find the sunshine, having heard that is good. Spending time reading my Bible or listening on an app also fills my spirit. I am recovering very slowly from covid, right now, so looking at your lovely video was nice.

[@rosemarygilman8718]

Thank you so much for this very special video. You are both such kind, loving, thouhtful people and I am so grateful that you open your hearts and life to us. I feel that you are my dear friends although I've never met you. Lindsay, when I hear you express that you sometimes feel like you're not good enough compared to others I just want to give you a big hug and tell you that you are the best! Jonas too! Love you guys!

[@lizk555]

Thank you for pointing out that Jonas is a twin, as I really thought I was hallucinating there for a second… 😂 Seriously, Sweden is so beautiful. But I can understand it would be problematic to be there during the winter if it’s going to mess with your mental health. 💜

[@itsacharminglife]

😂 Jonas & his twin are two peas in a pod 👬 Yes, living in Sweden fulltime would be extremely difficult for my mental health so we shall see what the future holds ✨

[@rachelphelps6347]

Social media can be a big time killer. I have my favorite YT videos I watch and enjoy, but I don't do any other of the things like Tik Toc, Twitter, Instagram, etc. There are so many things out there to take our time it seems. I think the early morning is a great time of the day and it's a shame to miss it!! I get up early due to my work and seeing so much early: the beautiful sunrises, the birds, occasional wildlife, etc. You will enjoy it! It was so lovely that you got to spend a month away to visit family and friends. The Fika times sound wonderful!! Nice to hear about the ups and downs of your visit!! I know it's nice to be home again, because there is no place like home!!

[@itsacharminglife]

There really is no place like home 🏡

[@chistinebinning6768]

I love listening to the two of you, you both are so calming. And watching the two of you grow into such wonderful people, is heart warming. I’m catching up on the videos I’ve missed, and it’s made me realize how much I missed you both. Thank you so much for sharing your videos. You two have a wonderful day. Many many blessings.

[@sdmsdm7926]

I would love to see you buy a place & do it up in your style or buy a piece of land somewhere in Sweden, perhaps near family & build your home. It could be either Sweden or New York or even California but something you’ve dreamed of having with a shop for hobbies or a studio for painting & crafts. You are both two of a kind & it’s always a treat to watch your videos.

[@MusicLoverNY]

I came on here, specifically to say, Jonah, I just went through a very similar travel mishap this summer! I almost didn't get to visit my Grandma in Florida because I didn't realize that my Driver's License had been expired until the day before I was set to fly down! It wasn't until I was filling out the rental car booking information that I realized it. Luckily, my friend pointed out that I just barely had enough time to renew it if I went to the DMV right when they opened. Thankfully, they were right, I got a temporary license, rented my car the same day and was able to visit my Grandma in hospice. So don't feel bad about your mistake, we all make them! Btw, I love your channel, guys! Keep doing what you do!

[@gracenuth1724]

The River in the north looks exactly like the one Jonna Jinton visits when she visits her cabin!

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh does it? I think I missed those videos of hers, there are a few big Rivers up in the north and they're all quiet long so I wonder which one it is 🌊

[@debigriffin1604]

Another beautiful video! Thank you for taking the time and allowing us a peak into your lovely lives!

[@itsacharminglife]

Aw thanks Debi ✨

[@applepie4462]

So glad that you are both back safe and sound, and I feel your peace and calm calming me!

[@RubysMusings]

As always such a special treat to spend a bit of time with you ...a peaceful pocket of time before bed... Always treasured.

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww thanks treasured friend 🥰

[@RubysMusings]

@@itsacharminglife you're so very welcome!💗

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Oh my gosh!!!! Jonas and his brother ARE identical11 very handsome. And you look so pretty with the flowers on your hair for mid summer celebration. Glad you had a great time and now for the best time going. Autumn!!!! Many hugs

[@sallycormier1383]

❤️❤️❤️ Lovely! I especially loved the message from Tibby at the end. 🥰

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks Sally! So glad you liked Tibby's poem, it really came from the heart 🐿️❤️

[@GinaHouse]

Thank you so much, Lindsay and Jonas! Watching this video made me so much calmer and peaceful. It was such a gift ☺💖🌸 I always feel that waking up an hour early makes it easier for me to handle my day and getting centered before I have to face the world. It's just a joy to watch your videos and hear about your adventures and everyday life. I'm so glad that the trip finally worked out and you were both able to enjoy the time in Sweden. Many, many hugs to you both! 💕🤗💕

[@LieingCostsYoursoulTellElders]

Beautiful face

[@sayitlouderforthepeopleint1114]

The amazing river scene rushing by Jonah...

[@itsacharminglife]

So peaceful isn't it 💙

[@sallybennett5758]

Hi guys! I just wanted to say that I myself, get up early everyday. And I enjoy that first hour of quiet time for myself. I wake up at 4:30 each day. My husband & I share a car to get to work, so I need to get up early enough, to have the time to wake up and have my coffee/quiet time. And I also state outloud to myself, (well more of a whisper), what I'm grateful for. Gratitude is definetly key. And that hour I take, helps me with my mindset. Keeps me centered to myself. I have a very stressful job, so it definetly helps me get through my day. Thank you for sharing that 😊 Glad you are home and you're back! I bet Tibby is happy too...lol

[@itsacharminglife]

Wow you're really an early bird, thanks for sharing a little of your morning routine ✨

[@laurasavidge6637]

What a lovely video! I’m trying to switch around to being an early morning person too. I really want to take advantage of autumn mornings this year!🍁🙏🏻❤️

[@itsacharminglife]

That's wonderful you're trying to be a morning person too, Autumn mornings are so beautiful and it's a shame to miss it 🍂

[@moonbeamcottageonmartinicove]

Very inspiring, thought-provoking, and encouraging - thank you for sharing your reset and, especially for sharing your trip to Sweden! 💗 -Andrea & Kyle

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@joharmon2148]

Jonas you and your brother are almost hard to tell apart. We have twins in the family but they are not so close in looks. I'm glad you had such a wonderful visit.

[@vanessachavez8161]

Your videos are so relaxing to see. Your trip sounds relaxing and amazing with a bit heart of family time. Coming back home, I am so sorry what it brings back, but you guys are ok and safe. I have dealt with anxiety and depression myself...however music and being out in nature help me cope with the anxiety, and the depression, and connecting with my family and my close close friends, and lots of praying.... it does take time, for the healing, sending positive vibes your way for the both of you.

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much Vanessa and for the reminder that healing takes time ✨

[@crowfaerymori2]

Trust Jonas to make a mouse pooping everywhere sound cute! You two are so adorable and very wise!

[@itsacharminglife]

Jonas makes everything more charming 🥰🐀

[@carolweaver3269]

Love the COTTAGE CHATS! Mised you both. So nic we to see you home to. YET IT WAS HOME THERE TOO.

[@itsacharminglife]

Ah yes, we do have multiple places across the world that feel like home🏡

[@EevaNikunen]

Thank you for all the slow living tips. I’ve also tried to embrace more of the slow living lifestyle. Glad to hear you are back home!

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks dear Eeva! Do you have a perspective coming back to your home this summer too ✨

[@mariedupuis7802]

Such a beautiful video ! Jonas s misadventure makes me think of my own. It has being two years since I didn t see my daughter and her 2 sons and was in the point to go and see them. I took the train to go to the airport and there was a suspect parcel in the airport. So the train couldn’t go there for 40 minutes...I also had a panic attack ! I thought I was going to faint...Fortunately the things got better and I could have my plane on time and have a very good time there...it is so emotional when you are waiting to see people you love, it was a very terrible thing for you. Fortunately you had a very good time, hoping you could be able to stay in Sweden more longer the next time. For now have a good time in your beautiful cottage together. A big hello from France !

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh my so sorry that that happened to you too, it's a dreadful feeling when you've been looking forward to seeing someone for so long. So glad it worked out for you too 🙏

[@nancyhelgeson9934]

What a wonderful and beautiful video! Thank you for creating it and sharing everything with us. I am someone who also experiences depression and anxiety. Your sharing of your experience is appreciated.

[@itsacharminglife]

Big hugs 🙏💙

[@itsmewende]

It's so nice you were able to get away for a month, I bet your family was over the moon to see you both. What is Jonas's brothers name.? Other than the glasses, wow you two are identical, bet you had a grand time growing up. By the way, I love early morning, a cuppa and my flowers, I'm set for the day.

[@threemusketeers4109]

What a sweet video. Thank you for sharing. I love your gentle, kind, and authentic pace. It is refreshing in a hurried world. Take care 🍂

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh thank you 🙏💙

[@denisekarding1844]

Talk about charming. Sweden is it! Would love to visit someday. My husband is Danish with some Swedish sprinkled in. A calming effect on me. I notice a lot of the color red there. So vibrant and so cozy.

[@itsacharminglife]

Yes the red houses and cottages are everywhere in Sweden and add such a touch of charm to the countryside views 🏡

[@AriCarr]

I love your videos, they always remind me to slow down and smell the roses. Thank you so much

[@saracarlson-kringle]

I think I need to get back to a more Scandinavian menu...when our apples were ripe on the tree, I would get my little cool pack and have my cored apple and smoked salmon in there every work day. That and a Fika [for me that's half coffee half cream] would set me up for all day long. My guts were so happy back then. Thanks for reminding me! The frost got our apple blossoms this year, so maybe I'll substitute berries... I absolutely LOVE what you're sharing here with us! [but sorry to hear about the covid and the mouse poop when you got back home - we had a mouse living in our kitchen wall and stove that we don't use in the summer, and one day there was a BIG POP! and a little flaming lightening bolt shot out of the wall socket by our stove - and that was the end of mouse.]

[@itsacharminglife]

Ohmygoodness what a mouse story! 🤭🐀 And how nice to have apple trees at hand 🍎

[@christinekeay8456]

East ,west, home’s best ❤️Northern Sweden looked so beautiful!

[@itsacharminglife]

Aw love that little poem ✨

[@ecarr7026]

My heart is so full each time I get to enjoy your videos and stories. You both have the most inspiring spirits and even the tales of despair and woe are ones that you both manage to arrange into the sweet slowness of the life you craft. Thank you for sharing about your new perspective and your journey! May many Autumn blessings find their way to your door and may you both be ever cloaked in coziness and love.

[@belindaknowles7440]

Welcome home and thank you for sharing your adventures in Sweden.

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you for welcoming us home 🏡✨

[@gregzgurl2004]

I wish we were neighbors! 💗🌸

[@itsacharminglife]

Aw wouldn't that be lovely, at least we can feel like we're having tea with each other in these cottage chats 🏡

[@karenmorelli3056]

Tack for more Sweden. I miss it so there and am aching to return. Many of my family are older and even two of my cousins with whom I was close have passed away in the last 3 years. I understand the joyful aspects of being there. And too, the bittersweet. And yes, it takes some adjusting returning home! So sorry to hear you had Covid. Ergh! And we too, enjoy many fikas with family and friends during our visits... and when we return home we pare down to one fika per day, with fresh fruit instead of something sugary sweet. Everyone in my family bakes.... so you MUST try this one! And that one! Fortunately, we hike a lot in the forest there. Welcome back to the states... take care and ease back in!

[@MomCN]

Didn’t know you are a twin! How cool to see your brother! Another lovely video as always, Jonas and Lindsay! 🥰

[@peggynorton5535]

I'm so glad you had a wonderful trip, but selfishly I'm glad you are back home! I have been watching grandchildren all summer, and running to little league practices and games. School just started yesterday, now, school baseball, football and cross country for three of my four, and horseback events on weekends. My get back to normal will start in October. Just in time for holiday season!! I love chasing again, my kids grew up and I worked and chased, so now, I can enjoy it more!!

[@itsacharminglife]

Wow it's hard to believe it's back to school already, enjoy the time with your grandkids ✨

[@stephanieberrios4128]

This video was exactly what I needed today. To remind myself to slow down, appreciate what I currently have, and just truly be present in my life. I’m so happy you two traveled and although it was a bit chaotic at first so happy it worked out.

[@itsacharminglife]

Hope you get to have some mindful present moments today ✨

[@beverlymartin1414]

So wonderful to see you this evening!

[@itsacharminglife]

Aw thanks for visiting with us 🏡

[@kelsey_irene]

Such a sweet ending. I’m getting misty 🥹 So glad to see your new rhythms are so life giving! 🙏

[@itsacharminglife]

Awww thanks Seester 🥰 I got misty too writing the poem (as if it was Tibby) 🐿️💛

[@michelled.3849]

I keep forgetting you live in Sleepy Hollow. I keep thinking you’re in some far away place, tucked away…yet It’s just across the river. 🙂

[@itsacharminglife]

Yep, just across the Hudson River! ✨

[@krystalnebel7304]

I just started to watch your channel and you guys are just the cutest couple I've ever seen. Can't wait to see more videos. I am really not a morning person but I have to be for work. But for doing it for so long I am just so use to it. I say to myself that on the weekends I am going to sleep in and that doesn't happen I am up at 630 but when I have to get up for work I don't want to get up lol.

[@janiebrossmann1178]

So happy you got to be with your family and enjoy yourselves ❤️so glad you’re back safe and sound 🙏

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much Janie! ✨

[@cindysteffens8065]

Welcome home! You've been missed!

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww thanks for saying that Cindy, we missed you too! ✨

[@nicoleburwell7321]

Missed you guys. Lovely video. Thank you for sharing and now I feel peaceful and inspired. 🍓🍰🌻

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh we're so glad this chat made you feel peaceful 🏡

[@thecottagelibrary]

This was such a lovely video and it was so nice to chat with you all! 🤎 thank you for raising awareness about mental health, anxiety and slow living practices! We all need them! ✨🌷

[@itsacharminglife]

We certainly do do now more than ever ✨💛 p.s. so sweet of you to join the premiere ✨💛

[@loriemoeggenberg8690]

I've just discovered your channel, and this video was a perfect introduction to you both! Thank you for sharing your lives with us. 🙂

[@itsacharminglife]

Welcome to the cozy cottage club! 🏡 I guess I didn't think about this video being a good introduction but you're quite right ✨

[@HerCupOfCOZY]

Im here to revisit this video!🥰 i just love listening to you too interacting! So beautiful!

[@itsacharminglife]

Awww wow it means so much you're watching this again ✨

[@canadianjaneoriginal]

I was so happy for your new video! I can relate to so many things you said. Coming back home felt claustrophobic to me. And weeds everywhere. Stunning footage of your trip. And I used to be a night owl but switched to getting up at 4:30-5am and its much better. By 10am I had a while day while ppl are getting up. Lindsey I liked your sandals that u wore on your trip! I used to have a pair but can’t find any I like like yours! I love everything Swedish :) I am sorry about the passport issue. I can understand the stress. What u guys did is crazy on the day you left!

[@itsacharminglife]

It really does feel like you have so much more of the day when you rise early! 🌄

[@nell8170]

Such a wonderfully sweet video , glad you're back home safe , thanks for sharing x

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you so much, it's good to be home despite everything 🥰🏡

[@LS-um3zq]

It must be hard coming back from paradise. I enjoyed Tibby's lovely message!

[@itsacharminglife]

So glad you liked Tibby's poem🐿️

[@beckyarmstrong4990]

So glad you are back safe and sound. Enjoy each moment of each day. Your Sweden looks to be quite beautiful. I grew up and live a little north of you, and I'm glad you are here. I need to try to get down to Sleepy Hollow for the pumpkins. Maybe this year.

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks for the welcome home becky! Hopefully I'll get to make it down to the hollow this fall 🎃

[@jessicarnaugle]

Thank you for this beautiful video and the perspective you shared. Perfect for season changing to take time and evaluate what is working and what is not.

[@itsacharminglife]

All this perspective change has really come at an appropriate moment as we head into Autumn as well 🍂

[@Glovesforfoxes]

Thank you for such a lovely, honest video. I'm glad Jonas I feeling better 😊

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks dear Fi! 🍄

[@WhisperingPinesHomestead]

This was such a wonderful video - so many things you brought up that really hit home☺️ First of all, your trip looks just magical, and I’m so glad everything worked out with the passport and you were able to enjoy such a beautiful place with family☺️☺️ The adjustment back home always seems to be difficult at first but it sounds like y’all are getting back into the groove there. I’m so glad you talked about social media, mental health, etc., because it can be so detrimental to creative people - because numbers never correlate with the value of the art - if that makes sense, and that can be very difficult for creatives. Doing what you want to do because you want to and not because everyone else is doing it is such a good advice as well and something we all need to be reminded of. Thank you so much for creating these works of art for use to enjoy that are calming, reassuring and beautiful❤️❤️❤️

[@itsacharminglife]

Aw thanks friend for the lovely comment! It's so true that it's so hard for creators who just want to create but have to figure a way how to sell whatever they craft and to not be crushed when the numbers don't match the creation as you said. It's a balancing act and I hope we can all figure it out more mindfully ✨

[@Alpinewild444]

I love your videos so much, thank you both for all the work you do to make and share them. My family is from northern Sweden. Then some members moved to northern Norway, to Vadsø & Vardø mainly. 3 years ago I was going to see them (I’m from California), with my sister, we also had a month long trip planned with several flights and a cruise too. We had been dreaming and planning a long time. 10 hours before departure I opened my computer to check in and that’s when I saw it MY PASSPORT HAD EXPIRED. there are no words to describe the panic that ensued (oh wait, you probably do!) I had not checked. I thought I still had time. Fast forward, pack frantically hire a driver to take me to Los Angeles, rush race tears plead paperwork more tears apologies too (this was lol my fault) and finally with 3 hours and 5 minutes till flight time, a new passport was handed to me. More frantic racing from downtown LA to the airport. Oh Dear!! Such a nightmare! But alls well that ended well, I almost kissed my airplane seat and all the attendants lol.

[@Alpinewild444]

Meant to write this was all my fault.

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh my word!!! That sounds just about as stressful as our passport misadventure! Hope you had a nice time in your trip when all that was said and done!

[@cheriwhitley8385]

So glad u had a beautiful time on vacation..what a beautiful place to go.it’s always fun but nice to come home..did u take care of the mice?..I got off fb because of the drama and politics and the politically correct crap…I just go on utube to my happy places like u guys.i do a lot of crafts so I’d rather do what makes me happy.I’ve never been a morning person,but I just got a puppy and she tends to go to bed at 930 and gets up at 530..I hated it at first but now it’s nice to see the sun waking up..I have to read to go to sleep..what is that book u were reading?? It looks interesting..aaww has it been 3 yrs since he Has seen his twin or parents? Is his twin a artist also??..what a beautiful trip.glad u got there and back safely…many blessings!

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Thank you for sharing this journey! So happy Jonas wad able to get a temp passport👍Really happy he is feeling better☺Great perspective share.Just love the both of you😘

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you so much Brooke, much appreciated 🥰

[@brightpurpleviking]

What an amazing video, and such w fantastic trip! I loved seeing the peek into the bakery and the countryside etc. very very cool. Also just for fun I thought I’d tell you that when closed captioning is on the video it says ‘kabob cottage’ instead of cobweb cottage lol. Just thought that was funny! Enjoy the rest of the fleeting summer…pumpkins are on the way!

[@itsacharminglife]

😂 I've noticed "kabob cottage" in the CC before and it always makes me chuckle 😂

[@laurabennetts8149]

A lovely video, so glad you had the time to be in Sweden! 👍👍👍

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks Laura 🇸🇪

[@sueb7065]

What a lovely video and the food in Sweden looked delicious. Sorry about your mouse problem and i hope he/she has left you alone now and has moved out of your cottage. 🙂

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks sue, thankfully we've been mostly mice frew now🐀

[@veganseattlegal]

Such a lovely video-so many moments touched my heart! (except for the expired passport part-my heart was racing during that story-SO glad all turned out!) Seeing you with your twin brother brought me to tears-such a beautiful moment of reconnection! Every one of your “reset” actions are ones I try again & again to incorporate into my life…You have inspired me to be more intentional with my time and attention. My husband and I long to travel to the far North lands-thank you for sharing your trip with us! 💙

[@itsacharminglife]

Aw thanks Laura! ✨✨

[@jasonmullins6638]

Wow what a journey! Thanks for a peek! Jonas, I can just picture you asking the bakery for a particular bagel and they tell you they don't have it and you respond "FORGET ABOUT IT! I GOT YOUR BAGELS RIGHT HERE!" 😆 🤣 Thanks again!

[@itsacharminglife]

😂 yes you've got the right mental picture of Jonas in New York City 🏙️🍎

[@jenniferorr5170]

Missed you both so much!!

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww we missed you too! ✨

[@sharonpopp5526]

Beautiful and well done video. I look forward to each and every one.

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh that makes a smile thank you 🥰

[@sandywhite4042]

Welcome home.

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks Sandy! 🥰

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

Sweden is so beautiful! I loved listening to you talk about your trip. Thank you both.

[@itsacharminglife]

So glad you liked our little "travel slideshow" 🇸🇪

[@audreym2082]

I really enjoyed this video. Just like catching up with friends and enjoying the tails and wonderful clips from the trip. So beautiful! As far as slow living goes, I’ve now been retired for 3 weeks and I’m enjoying sitting on my deck in the morning and the nature sounds. It’s so relaxing.

[@itsacharminglife]

Congratulations on your retirement! ✨

[@FilmFanization]

I’m so glad everything worked out for you with your passport and having a great time in Sweden! Welcome back! Beautiful video of your trip!

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much! ✨

[@dianeb7420]

Loved having a video from you. When we took a months vacation across country, it was overwhelming to be home. It took a few days to adjust. Many blessing.💕🙏

[@itsacharminglife]

Wow that sounds like such an adventure but yes I can imagine the adjustment after that 🙏

[@carolweaver3269]

It has been a drought I. Upstate NY and yes we b had 90 degree weather and above for a time. Glsd you are home and in time you will feel bettrer .

[@itsacharminglife]

You have to say it was nice missing the major heat waves this summer but we could see how much it affected our garden and I can't imagine how hard that was for everyone this year🥵

[@carolweaver3269]

@@itsacharminglife Very hard. I live to see.the flowers and al that summer brings, afternthe.long winters. I know i am not alone. The work that goes onto the gardens etc makes it hard. BUT that can be how it works sometimes. But somehow we do move on to the next scene the northeast will bring us. Hopefully this.fall will.bring colorful.leaves.

[@carolweaver3269]

@@itsacharminglife Perhaps not? I am not a Winter fan so much. But am sure it is lovely to see. I do understand it can be cold in Sweden But other times must be fantastic?

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Thanks for the video I need to put reset into practice. It been rough.

[@itsacharminglife]

Sorry to hear it's been rough for you too, we hope you can find a routine that works for your well-being 🙏

[@garygnagey3569]

A magical video! I loved every second of it! Welcome back to cobweb cottage! Please always put your personal life first! We will be happy with what you are able to share! God bless you both! 😊…Deborah Gnagey

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks Deborah that means so much to hear 🥰

[@kennethbailey9853]

THANKYOU

[@martindurkin8837]

I am glad you were able to go to Sweden especially for you Jonas, it must of been bittersweet. I too have insomnia and the app sounds wonderful may I recommend the C.Crane Co. and their pillow speaker it's quite nice.

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh we'll have to look into that, thanks!

[@NicoleStJohn-el8pi]

Missed your lovely calming voices, loved this video ! Welcome home 🏡🍄🪴

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww that's so sweet 🥰

[@marielama8173]

Thank you for sharing beautiful Sweden with us! Lovely landscapes.

[@itsacharminglife]

So glad you enjoyed 🇸🇪

[@tiffanywalker7474]

I had the same thing happen to me with my passport when we got ready to travel. It is very stressful.

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh dear so sorry that happened to you too, it's so stressful and I hope it worked out for you too!

[@tiffanywalker7474]

@@itsacharminglife yes it worked out for me as well. Love y'all's videos!!

[@BrielleleFay]

Such a beautiful calming video! Thanks for sharing your adventures ✨

[@itsacharminglife]

Aw thanks Brielle! It feels like being there and back again 💛✨

[@ruthpacheco5087]

I been watching you for a while I didnt know how to subscribed but my son just set me up with you , I love your videos . Halloween is my favorite holiday and i think you guys are so lucky to lived in sleepy Hollow

[@itsacharminglife]

Hi Ruth, that's so nice to you found out how to subscribe and join the Cozy Cottage Club we're so happy to have you here 🥰

[@ruthpacheco5087]

@@itsacharminglife watching your cozy cottage with a nice hot cut of tea make my day

[@lesam.colvin1795]

Welcome back home darlings! Thank you for the Sweden tour, it was lovely....

[@itsacharminglife]

So glad you enjoyed the little slideshow of our trip to Sweden 🇸🇪

[@patrawish874]

I am so glad that you both had a wonderful adventure in Sweden. Which looks so pretty, that water and sunsets. Visiting with family and friends was wonderful of you to share, thank you :) yes Fall is just around the corner. I have been getting up early myself. Gathering thoughts, giving thanks and centering myself, paying special attention to nutrients also. Looking forward also :)

[@itsacharminglife]

It's for sharing a little of your morning routine it sounds very mindful and lovely ✨🙏

[@ema_fly]

🇫🇷🇫🇷 beautiful couple 🌈🦋👏🏻👏🏻🍀

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww thanks 🥰

[@marymcfarland2089]

Thank for this. It comes at a huge moment of change for me and these daily habits speak to me, especially since this change come at this time of year (and maybe that is a blessing?) and also as I enter further into being a mature women with all the change that comes with that time of life.

[@itsacharminglife]

As September approaches you can really feel the change in the air 🍂 best wishes on the changes in your life 🙏