I really admire that in Scandinavia, everyone wants to save money and spend thriftily. They are humble people and don’t like to be flashy or show wealth. And no matter how much they make or where they live, they love secondhand shopping (hand-me-downs, too). There are all kinds of thrift and second-hand shops across Copenhagen […]

Scandinavians really know how to stay in and enjoy it. While they can be a social people, they make for great neighbors because they’re quiet and don’t go out regularly (especially when the weather is dark, wet and cold at night). And I really like learning that it’s OK to stay in and enjoy simple […]

We do so many things well in America, but reducing waste is typically not one of them. And I’m a firm “waste not, want not” person, thanks to my grandmother repeating that so much when I grew up. I generally hate wasting things (time, money, food) and so do the Danes. Scandinavians have a lot […]

If you ask someone who has been to Denmark, then they’ll probably tell you that it’s a pretty peaceful and quiet place, even in the capital of Copenhagen. We live about 35 minutes by train out of the city center, and we just love the quiet of only a few cars every hour and lots […]

You have to share so much in marriage: money, vacations, laundry, meals. And while most of it is nice, I’ve always found that sleeping arrangements seem more personal and individual. And the Scandinavians are right there with me. It’s very typical here to have your own (I guess twin-sized?) duvet here, even when you’re sharing […]