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

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