Set a good foundation Finland has a new export: their education process. A Finnish company, HEI Schools (you can visit… Read more Education Options

Fighting the afternoon dip January is the time when most of us set lofty personal goals in an effort to… Read more Fika Fix

One marshmallow or two? There was once a famous experiment done involving children and marshmallows in which children were given… Read more Delayed Gratification

Remember to leave a sheaf on the doorstep There is an old tradition in Norway of leaving a sheaf of… Read more Weaving Straw

Lose yourself in a good book The Oodi Library in Helsinki is officially open, and just in time. Winter is… Read more December Reading

Outdoor light displays are energizing The winter blues have settled in. There are two more weeks of shorter days before… Read more City of Lights

Advent Traditions It’s the first day of December and our littles are anxiously awaiting their first treat from their advent… Read more Kalenderlys

I’ve developed an aversion to Christmas music I don’t know when it happened, but I no longer enjoy listening to… Read more Crazy Carols

Living in the moment increases your gratitude Today is Thanksgiving. It is a day we stop and take stock of… Read more Gratitude

Is it better to be independent or codependent? My husband was away for work a lot last month. Because he… Read more Together or Separate