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October 17, 2016 By Jodi

Winter in Sweden: the Basics

December 15, 2016 By Jodi 5 Comments

It's time to talk about winter in Sweden. A while back I wrote about summer in Sweden, essentially saying that it's like heaven. And winter? Well, winter can feel like the opposite; or if not quite like hell, then rather like a long, slow slog uphill through waist-deep snow in the dark with clouds covering...

Are You Willing to Pay More to Shop Locally?

December 5, 2017 By Jodi 1 Comment

Here's a pertinent question for the holiday season: do you prefer to shop at locally-owned stores rather than big box stores or online? If so, are you willing to pay a higher price to do so? We lucked out in that our new town, Corvallis, has a great downtown and is plush with locally-owned stores....

Merry Christmas, and Some Thoughts On Gift Giving

December 23, 2016 By Jodi 4 Comments

Merry Christmas everyone! How are you celebrating? I hope you'll be surrounded by loved ones with a tummy full of tasty food. Tomorrow, Christmas Eve, we're celebrating the traditional Swedish way with our neighbors. In Sweden, Christmas is celebrate on Christmas Eve, julafton. (Our neighbor told me that when she was a girl, she felt so sad for all...

Happiness Project Check-In, and Some Thoughts on Meaning and Happiness

November 30, 2016 By Jodi Leave a Comment

So way back when, at the beginning of October, I got started with the second month of my happiness project, focused on making our home a cozy haven. I was doing quite well with getting our home in order, organizing and sorting (and donating) as well as rearranging and decorating. And then halfway through the...

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