Did the global pandemic disrupt your holiday plans?
No worries! Here are some awesome things you should definitely do before the end of this summer!
The best part: They work irrespective of your location and even with a smaller budget.
Ice cream and summer belong together like the beach and the sea.
If you like it natural and healthy, you can make delicious "Nice Cream" in a few minutes.
The simplest version of Nice Cream requires only one single ingredient: Freeze ripe pieces of banana, take them out of the freezer about 5-10 minutes before preparation and puree them till creamy. Your homemade ice cream is ready!
For other delicious varieties, you can add berries or fruits as you like.
In Finland we believe that you have to "shed the winter coat" at least once in the summer. This means nothing else than swimming in a lake or the sea. And if you don't have a bathing opportunity in your area, a paddling pool will do.
Whether it is a romantic couple´s picnic, an adventurous outdoor picnic or a small picnic in your own garden - picnicking is simply fun!
Traditionally, this includes various salads and snacks. Quiches, wraps and sandwiches or cakes and muffins are also ideal foods for outdoors. The menu becomes extra tasty and versatile with a portable grill. So what are you waiting for? Pack the picnic blanket, food and drinks and off you go!
Due to Corona, many holiday plans abroad have fallen through. But that doesn't stop you from travelling in your imagination. Find a cosy place and let a good book catapult you into far-off worlds!
In everyday life, social contacts and real encounters with people are often neglected. Use summer time for a digital detox and meet all the friends you've been wanting to call or see for ages.
In summer, nature shows its full splendour. Enjoy the forest, the sea, colourful summer meadows or hiking trails in the mountains...Just look out for the nearest nature spots in your area.
Your long distance trip was cancelled? No problem. Go exploring in your own region and visit places you have never been to before. You'll be surprised what treasures you'll find if you go out and start looking at things with the eyes of a visitor.
Cycling is currently experiencing a real boom. It is a great way to cover longer distances, and at the same time you can admire the landscapes and enjoy the fresh summer breeze.
In the midst of everyday stress there is usually not much time for learning and discovery. In summer it's different: Use the holidays to pursue long forgotten hobbies or learn something completely new.
You have never tried climbing or kayaking before? Well, this is the time to give it a try. As the saying goes: The best time to start was yesterday. The next best thing is now.
Summer has lots to offer foodwise. Enjoy freshly harvested fruits and vegetables, fresh berries and barbecue dishes... Now is the time to experiment and hone your culinary cooking skills.
A night in a tent - even if it is in your own garden - reminds you of summer camps of your youth and feels a bit like adventure. Wrapped in your sleeping bag, you can look at the stars in the sky, listen to the birds or imagine being on an excursion in the wilderness.
The summer is perfect for renovating, building or designing. Which creative project can you tackle before the summer ends?
In late summer, when the blueberry season begins, thousands of Finns are drawn to the forest. Picking berries is a great exercise... and it tastes amazing too. The greatest reward is of course the harvest, which can be used to make many delicious treats.
If you don't have a berry forest in your region, look out for local fruit farms. There are many farms where you can pick seasonal fruits and berries.
A summer without a garden party? There is no such thing!
If you haven't had a chance to organize your summer garden bash yet, then now is the time to make up for it quickly. Invite a few friends and neighbors, get the barbecue, drinks and the speakers out. Good food, nice company and suitable music - the party is ready!
One of the main ideas behind Veganuary is to inspire people and give them a taste of a vegan lifestyle.
For this blog post we have compiled a number of recipes that are a) tasty and b) have a nordic twist.
The featured recipes are considered classics in their native places Finland, Sweden and Denmark. They are the perfect proof that vegan food doesn't have to be complicated!
Some of the most popular new year's resolutions include exercising more and improving fitness, losing weight, saving money, and improving diet.
Sounds familiar?
Then the next number might disappoint you: Studies have shown that approximately 80% of New Year's resolutions fail within a couple of weeks! Some say this number is even higher.
Why do so many New Year's resolutions fail?
In today's blog post we want to examine, what is the secret to building good habits and how small tweaks can help you lead a healthier life.
Veganism has been on the rise for a while now. Many celebrities have adopted a vegan lifestyle and some have even started promoting it. How come?
The advantages of plant-based diets have been studied over several years.
The most extensive study till date is probably the China Study. It is often referred to as the “vegan bible”, as it makes a pretty strong case for a plant-based diet.
For this study data was collected over the span of 20 years and compared plant-based diets with animal-based diets. The findings are quite astonishing and later inspired influential figures like Bill Clinton go vegan
We wanted to know: What are the actual benefits?
