If you have never heard of the term "fika" or you are seeking more information on this cute word, your mind is about to be overflowed with information on this concept that every single one of us should incorporate into our everyday lifestyles. You can have your cake and eat it too! Just be sure to add a cup of coffee, some sweet treats and quality time with others to truly make it a fika! What is not to like? Swamped by the chaos of our everyday hectic lives and full schedules, many of us come home more stressed than when we started our day. We as human beings really do not know the true meaning of simplicity and do not take the time to genuinely appreciate the magical meaning of life itself. Thank goodness the Swedes have us covered! This book is full of valuable information on how to incorporate the Swedish lifestyle into the core of your own home and daily routines. In this book you will find: What fika is and why it is so important, especially to Scandinavian countries. How to TRULY appreciate the means of slowing down and enjoying moments. Delicious Swedish recipes that will kick-start your own fika traditions. Learn how vital coffee is to the everyday lives of the Swedes, and how it can be a crucial staple in your home today. How to enjoy fika not just indoors, but outdoors as well. What fika means for your happiness. And so much more Fika is a practice that is spreading rapidly across the globe; more and more people are becoming knowledgeable of its power and overall simplicity and quickly seeing the benefits of incorporating it into their daily routine. In our fast paced daily lives, we tend to make excuses when it comes to slowing down and actually taking some time out of the days for ourselves. This has to stop! We all need a break.... or two, so why not adopt the Swedish practice of fika into our routines. Life is too short not to fika!