Zero Waste in Finland: A Few Months Into Our Journey
Our family has always strived to limit our environmental impact, but in the past few months we invested more time and resources into reducing it ...
lifestyle
finland, Lifestyle, sustainability, zero waste
Keep Helsinki Clean With Park Pals
A few months back my family and I volunteered to clean up our neighbourhood and pick up litter. My area looks tidy, yet we were all shocked to ...
adoption, child development, Lifestyle, sustainability
World Children’s Day 2020, A Personal Reflection
Last Friday was World Children’s Day. Established in 1954, the Universal Children’s Day is celebrated on November 20th each year to ...
books, child development, favorites, multicultural families, multilingualism, parenting, reviews
Bedtime Stories: 10 Sweet and Inclusive Children’s Books
I am always on the lookout for new relaxing bedtime stories for my children. Over the years we have read hundreds of books together. I am listing ...
child development, mindfulness, parenting, self-care
Emotional Intelligence in Children: How to Cultivate It at Home
Cultivating emotional intelligence in children is a fundamental responsibility of parents. Wikipedia defines emotional intelligence as the ...
food, health, life, Lifestyle, sustainability
Save Money on Groceries: 9 Tips to Slash Your Budget
The joys of budgeting… right? Or should I say, the eternal struggle of family finances. You are one among many people wishing to save money ...
expats, finland, Lifestyle, multicultural families, reviews, travel in finland
5 Activities to Experience Summer in ‘Finnish style’
When I mention I live in Finland, people picture me equipped with a furry coat, scarf, and hat and enveloped in darkness all year round. While ...
finland, life, Lifestyle, travel in finland
Walking the Klassarinkierros Trail with Children
Going on short hikes is one of my favorite family activities. Living in Finland we can enjoy wild nature right out of our doorstep. We have been ...
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 ...