Swedes are notorious foodies who enjoy growing their own food. The slow food movement has made this even more attainable. Get a plot in a pea patch, plant a garden in your backyard, embrace the growing seasons by shopping at Farmer’s Markets. (Image: Rebecca Mongrain/Seattle Refined){p}{/p}

Move over Hygge, It's Time to Lagom!

Rebecca Mongrain

January 13, 2018

{p}Lagom loosely translates to “not too little, not too much” and leans toward minimalism way of life which for the Swedes means a happier, more balanced life. (Image: Rebecca Mongrain/Seattle Refined){/p}

Swedes live for their fika which is a 15 minute coffee break in the morning and afternoon complete with home-baked pastries and filter coffee.(Image: Rebecca Mongrain/Seattle Refined){p}{/p}

{p}Go outside and embrace nature. Find extra Lagom by taking a morning dip or morgondopp outside. The morgondopp is usually done first thing in the morning before coffee and provides a brisk start to the day. (Image: Rebecca Mongrain/Seattle Refined){/p}{p}{/p}

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