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My eldest son Alec just started kindergarten(!). At a parent meeting this week, Alec’s teachers talked about what they will be working on this year, stressing that kindergarten (in Sweden) is not about learning to learn or write, but about sparking an interest in language and communication through words. The teachers also stressed the advantages […]

September is my favourite month, but I could do without the rushed breakfasts, packed lunches and after-school snacks that come with the back-to-school fun. These muffins are the perfect solution for all of those times (also great for weekend picnics and afternoon tea!). They’re the easiest muffin you’ll ever make and there’s no added sugar, no […]

A little while ago, this article about typical pre-school crafts popped up in my Facebook feed. It was the first time I had really read about process art and it really clicked with me. Basically, the article argues that traditional pre-school art projects, like the classic Thanksgiving hand-turkey, do very little for children, and actually […]

I bake all our family’s bread for a bunch of reasons – it’s quick and easy, delicious, cheap, organic, and has no additives or sugar. But I bake with my children for other reasons. My minis are five, three and a half, and two years old. They all go to pre-school and in the afternoons, that […]

Swedes are kind of obsessed with spring. And no wonder! Our winters are pretty long, and above all: dark. So dark. Easter marks the true beginning of spring (even if there is still snow on the ground in much of the country) and if you know anyone in Sweden, their Instagram and Facebook feeds will […]

As soon as I saw these cheesecake-filled chocolate eggs on Pinterest, I knew I’d have to make a version of them for Easter this year. I think they are so lovely to look at, and they are really easy to make. Also, they’re delicious. Here’s how to make them:

After a long dark Swedish winter, Easter means spring is on the way, and with spring comes light. We Scandinavians use candles all year round for every occasion. Few meals are eaten without candlelight, and when I saw these eggshell votives by Martha Stewart, I knew I wanted to have something like this on our […]