How to avoid Winter Depression. My experience.
Many of us that live in cold weather countries experience irritation, lack of motivation, sadness. If it’s your case, please take a look at my book. It’s easy to read, goes straight to the point and it’s super pleasant. Let’s take good care of you and your life quality in the Winter and year round.
How I learned to speak Norwegian in 1 year.
I had never heard someone speak Norwegian before 2009 when I met some Norwegian students in Brazil. Before that, my only contact with the Scandinavian world was through a few Bergman films and a cute Norwegian boy I met once at a shop in Disneyworld when I was a teenager. 🙃 After I got married […]
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What you need to know when you are looking for a job in Norway.
My desire to write this post came from making mistakes and losing job opportunities. I would like to prevent you guys from making the same mistakes. Here I explain how the Norwegian society works when it comes to jobs. From time to time I get questions from readers about finding a job in Norway. I […]
Making friends with Norwegians -part 3. Similarities and key words./ Dicas pra fazer amizade com noruegueses -parte 3. Similaridades e minha lista ninja.
According to studies in psychology from several universities, people seek similarities when making friends. In order to have comfortable social environments, they look for others who look and sound like them. You’ve probably noticed when you were introduced to someone. -Are you from …? OMG me too! I’ve seen groups of friends who speak and […]
Tips for socializing with your neighbors in Norway. Como fazer amizade com os vizinhos noruegueses.
If you want to make friends with Norwegians, you can start with your neighbors. A good relationship with the neighbors is valuable when you live abroad. Few years ago, I got sick and my husband was on a business trip. He called the neighbor next door, who went grocery shopping for me while his wife […]
How to know if Norway is the right place for you? Sinais de que a Noruega é o lugar certo pra você.
If you have just moved to Norway or is about to do it, it’s too soon to tell if Norway is the right place for you. The beginning is not actually how your life is going to be in the long run. My beginning was kind of hard. We arrived in the middle of the […]
Tips for raising bilingual children, part II. Dicas boas para você que tem crianças bilÃngues.
I have already mentioned the advantages of bilingualism and how you can manage to speak your mother tongue at home with your children. Now I have some more tips when it comes to reading books. If you have missed the step one, please check here: https://makingnorwaymyhome.com/how-to-raise-bilingual-children-myths-facts-and-my-experience/ When I do bed time with my child, if […]
What happens at Norway’s National Day? And how this 17th of May 2022 will be back to normal.
17mai, syttende mai, Nasjonaldagen or Grunnlovsdagen as they call it, is biggest day for the Norwegians. It’s the constitution day. I’ve never seen such a beautiful celebration that cherishes the country in a positive and embracing way. It’s so catchy I am glad to have become a part of it. Everybody is welcome. Check my […]
Back to the cabin after the lockdown. Facts and feelings.
From April 20th it’s allowed to travel to the cabins again. At first, I was against going to the cabin. It’s not really necessary, is it? We could have waited a little more, but then there would be no more snow. We went anyway. I admit I was reluctant.Once we got here, a peaceful sensation […]
About kindergarten and school reopening in Norway
This week, all kindergartens in Norway opened their gates again. Children had been at home since March 12th, when the lockdown was implemented. The routine at kindergarten is not back to normal. For the opening to be safe for the children and the employees, many adjustments had to be made. The children have been divided […]