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October 20, 2016 By Jodi

Why We Moved to Sweden

May 9, 2016 By Jodi 3 Comments

When James asked his previous boss, who has professional ties in Sweden, what Stockholm was like, he expected some comments about the weather, the food, and some of the glowing remarks about life in Sweden (and across Scandinavia) that we've all been hearing recently. What he got, several weeks later, was a job offer.

Show Me Your Mess

February 11, 2019 By Sonia Ruyts 1 Comment

Recently, I broke a nail while trying to clean up before a friend arrived for a play date. It was a snag that cut deep into the quick and was painful enough to stop me in my tracks. While I was nursing my wound, I had the clarity of mind to ask myself: why are...

Having Kids in Sweden: The Basics

July 14, 2016 By Jodi 3 Comments

This is the first in a series of posts outlining the general structure of life in Sweden for a family. You've probably heard or read about the amazing parental leave policy in Sweden and wondered if it's true. It is. Maybe you also heard about the affordable universal daycare and wondered whether that's true, too. It is. And while these...

Happiness Project: Month 2--Making A Home

October 3, 2016 By Jodi Leave a Comment

The first month of my happiness project may have fizzled out, but that doesn't mean I'm giving up. Rather, I spent the weekend rethinking what I'm doing with this project in general, and what I'm doing in the second month in particular. One of the things that really attracted me to the idea of a happiness...

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