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Spend More Time at the Library

Posted on October 7, 2018October 31, 2018 by nearlynordic

The Finnish government seems to be serious about investing in their people as a natural resource. The government has commissioned… Read more Spend More Time at the Library

Knit 1 Purl 1

Posted on October 6, 2018July 31, 2019 by nearlynordic

In the 2018 Winter Olympics, people from all over the world watched the Finnish team knitting. About half of the… Read more Knit 1 Purl 1

Open Political Discussion

Posted on October 5, 2018August 2, 2019 by nearlynordic

In Sweden, there is an event held for a week every July called Almedalen Week (Almedalsveckan) that celebrated it’s 50th… Read more Open Political Discussion

Dress for the Weather

Posted on October 4, 2018August 2, 2019 by nearlynordic

Its the first cold snap of the fall and as I pulled out the box of winter clothes from my… Read more Dress for the Weather

Eco-Friendly Lego Trees

Posted on October 3, 2018August 2, 2019 by nearlynordic

19 billion Lego elements are produced each year. Over 400 billion bricks have been made since they were first produced.… Read more Eco-Friendly Lego Trees

Lagom

Posted on October 2, 2018August 2, 2019 by nearlynordic

The Swedes have a word – Lagom – that roughly translates into just right or perfect-simple but has also been… Read more Lagom

Going Green (and Blue)

Posted on October 1, 2018August 2, 2019 by nearlynordic

Recycling is a serious affair in the Nordics. Environmentalism seems to be in the air they breathe. The countryside is… Read more Going Green (and Blue)

Get Chilly

Posted on September 30, 2018August 2, 2019 by nearlynordic

One of the most commonly known Nordic habits is their tendency to spend time in the sauna and then jump… Read more Get Chilly

Get in Sync

Posted on September 29, 2018August 2, 2019 by nearlynordic

Synchrony is the new buzzword. Mentioned in the book When by Daniel H. Pink, he says: “Research by two University… Read more Get in Sync

Innovation is Everywhere

Posted on September 28, 2018August 2, 2019 by nearlynordic

The Nordic people are incredibly innovative. And not just about things like Spotify or IKEA. Even seemingly mundane and normal… Read more Innovation is Everywhere

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