Take time to be present Be Here Now is one of the first rules of the Hygge Manifesto, listed as… Read more Be Here Now

Saunas are remarkably good for you When we were in Espoo, Finland, our hotel room had a private sauna. It… Read more Healthy Heat

Hygge can be tasty In his book, The Little Book of Hygge, Meik Viking says “Getting your hands dirty by… Read more Pumpkin Scones

Lego started with wooden toys Wood carving is a centuries-old tradition in the Nordic region, where the long winters indoors… Read more Red Horses

Too much of a good thing can be bad for you There is a Swedish Proverb that states: He who… Read more Retail Therapy

We played in the snow Those who live in the Nordics venture out into nature on a regular basis. They… Read more A Walk in the Woods

The original social influencers Just over 1000 years ago, the Nordic countries were full of Vikings. The Vikings were explorers… Read more Viking Ancestors

Reflections on mindfulness Coffee is a Nordic establishment. It is also an acquired taste. I’ve learned to appreciate the bitterness… Read more Mind Over Morning

Hot springs make green energy Imagine having heated sidewalks outside. In the middle of winter. You wouldn’t have to shovel… Read more Icy Hot

The cost of being sick in Finland I have health care on the brain. What with the mid-term elections and… Read more Sick Days