My Favorite Natural Remedies
When I moved from Italy to Finland, I was surprised to find out herbal shops are not a thing here. Despite Finns’ close relationship with ...
health
finland, health, Lifestyle, travel in finland
New Great Family Hike Path Found: Kotokierros
You know how our family loves to hike (see our visits to Repovesi, Klassarinkierros or Hannusmetsä). We recently visited a natural area in ...
favorites, food, health, Lifestyle
5 Easy Healthy Meals for Kids
One of the Italian cultural heritages I am most proud of is the attention to what I eat and the religious care in cooking food. Because of the ...
finland, health, life, self-care
Coronavirus in Finland: Why Your Individual Choices Matter #stayathome
I know coronavirus in Finland is all we talk about lately and everyone’s saturated, but the uncomfortable reality is that this will be part ...
child development, health, life, parenting, self-care
Bored Child, Sane Parent
This entry is inspired by a recent article by Rebecca Onion titled Playtime Is Over!, posted in a Facebook group of local moms. The article ...
health, life, mindfulness, self-care
The 10 Bravest Things I Ever Did
At the end of this year I want to stop and reflect on courage, on the invisible struggles I faced in my adult life, and on the choices I have ...
child development, health, parenting
How To Foster Self-Esteem in Kids in an Early Age – guest post by Elkyra Park
I am a master in complimenting my 3-year old kiddo. Just yesterday, I cheered and patted him in the back when he successfully put his dirty ...
health, mindfulness, self-care
6 Reasons Why You Need a Digital Detox Now – a guest post
The word detox is usually associated with a diet cleanse to rid the body of toxins and impurities. A digital detox, on the other hand, refers to ...