Gott Nytt År!

I usually do not promise much for the year to come. If something has to be done, I guess one should just do it. Or it was not meant to be done. But if I would promise myself something, then it has to be to continue to throw myself head over feet into things I feel for. And sometimes to … Read More

ElmlidGott Nytt År!

This is it.

Happy holiday you all. I am going back to reality now.

ElmlidThis is it.

I know it is not very original to post pictures from snowy landscapes on your blog these days. Therefore I tried to convince the boys to allow me to take pictures of them when they were jumping in the snow after we did sauna last night.

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It is -17 right now

It is the coldest December since 1700 in Småland. We are of course all very happy to experience this. —————————— normally you would see the ocean here.

ElmlidIt is -17 right now

Leftovers

As a kid my main excitement about a Swedish Christmas dinner were Meatballs and Caviar. Things has not changed much. Nowadays Dads meatballs made by Moose are the hit. My pure Caviar eating with a spoon (lump fish) has developed into a love for Caviar cake. My family never liked heavy stuff like “Jansons” but instead we make different salads. … Read More

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Suspicious Family traditions

When you are a kid you tend to swallow most Christmas procedures and find them totally normal. Like hunting for the hidden almond in a porridge that you actually find terribly disgusting. Or the fact that the rhyme on the present under the tree actually tells you what is inside the package before you unwrapped it.  Or that Dads are … Read More

ElmlidSuspicious Family traditions

Feminism 2.0

I counted to 9 books this Christmas. 2 of my favorites were: Om jag var din hemmafru  (If I was your House wife) Morberg Jagar och Lagar (Morberg hunts and cooks) Morberg hunts and cooks If I was your housewife ————————————- If you ever read Lotta Lundgrens knife sharp Blog then you know what I am talking about. I could … Read More

ElmlidFeminism 2.0

Nationalromantik

Småland (where my parents live) is for me the number 1 Christmas place in Sweden. It is an old fashioned area on the south east side of Sweden that tend to be a bit conservative. Just like Christmas should be. It is real countryside with bad autobahn connections to the rest of the world. This is where the Germans like … Read More

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In 6 months is it Midsummer

In case you miss the summer, this might cheer you up. Personally I am really enjoying the snow and my family right now. But I can’t help thinking about this day. The most magic day of the year. This was last summer. ————————————– The flowers that were supposed to show me the man of my life. Well Lady, things just … Read More

ElmlidIn 6 months is it Midsummer

Care Package for Christmas

Thank you family Dolls!!! I have been trading with Stefanie Doll for a while now. In December it was Peanutbutter balls, Caramel, Marmalade and home made Mustard from my family. She has been trading different specialties from her parents gourmet food store in south Hessen. She has the sweetest mom on earth too. Her mom has set together a care … Read More

ElmlidCare Package for Christmas