August jumping wild hair

December 29, 2016 By Jodi

Wrapping Up My Happiness Project

February 28, 2017 By Jodi 5 Comments

Six months ago I started a small happiness project, and now it's coming to an end. Today I'd like to look back on the project, see where I succeeded and where I didn't, and what lessons I can carry forward.

Summer in Sweden: the Basics

August 4, 2016 By Jodi 5 Comments

Let's talk about summer in Sweden. The days are endless, the nights almost nonexistent, and everyone is on vacation. After a dark and grueling winter that seems to last nine months, suddenly the world is bright and warm(ish) and lush again. Swedes use this time to get out of the office and back into nature. For us,...

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....

Raising Gender-Neutral Kids in Sweden

April 20, 2017 By Jodi 7 Comments

Last Thursday, when I arrived at school to pick up the boys before the long weekend, Leif was wearing a hot pink skirt over his pants. They'd done some dress-up for Easter and he hadn't taken off the skirt yet. When I commented on it ("I love your pink skirt!"), he seemed pleased and proud, then continued to...

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