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Enjoy the Coffee Break! Take a Swedish "fika"
The intent with a fika is to eat something sweet or a snack while having a pointless or meaningful conversation with one or several friends. A fika can mean success at work and also on a first date!
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Sedimentary Rocks Formation and Fossils
Sedimentary rocks are fantastic formations where each and every one tells an amazing history! If we know what to look for, we can read about the fascinating journey the particles in the rocks have made.
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Fast and Easy Broccoli Casserole Dinner Recipe
Do you need a recipe for an easy, healthy and tasty dinner that everyone can cook? Here it is: the Swedish broccoli casserole!
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Scandinavian style Ginger thins or Gingerbread biscuit, tasty accessories, recipe and history
Swedish Thins or pepparkakor as we call them are a "must have" during Advent and Christmas time. This biscuit has a long history in Sweden and since they are very tasty and easy to eat we also eat them all year around. Read on for recipe, history and fun facts about Swedish Thins.
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ABBA, ABBA Songs and My Memories of Abba Lyrics!
The pop-group ABBA was the first Swedish pop group who made a career and became famous outside Sweden. One of the reasons for their success was that they sang many songs in English but the main reason must be that their music was great. And in my opinion, it still is! I have so many memories from...
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Myths about virus, germs and bacteria
Somehow we humans are so afraid of germs, bacteria and virus! And since they have lived on Earth much longer time than us and are more resistant than we will ever be, perhaps we are right to be afraid! But many of the things we do, have no relevance nor give us protection against bacteria or virus....
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Marine Geology, a Relatively New and Interesting Study Field in Marine Science!
Imagine that you could take away the oceans and be able to explore the ocean floor and the continental shelf just like we investigate the land area on Earth. That is a part of what marine geologists do but the investigation has to be done with the water still there! It is a beautiful and hidden...
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The Colour Black: History, Symbolism and Its Use in Clothing
Do you know what message you send out when you wear or use black? And did you know that black can be a symbol for both luxury, poverty, humility and penance as well as evil, sex and power?
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How to train a dog to search for chanterelles or other mushrooms!
If you have a dog and if you also like chanterelles you must try these great training tips! If you succeed the only thing you need to do is to buy a bigger mushroom basket! Besides that you will have many wonderful moments with good activity for your dog!
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Yes, Yes, Yes! The winter is weakening, and I see signs of spring!!
Spring is finally coming to Sweden after an unusual cold and long winter. Follow me when I dance around on the weakening snow...
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Teenagers and cell phones! Are teen's addictions to cell phones making them unsociable or social!
Teenagers nowadays use their cell phone almost as an extension to their own body! The cell phone is always present and they are in connection with Internet by their phones all the time. But is this all a bad thing or are there any advantages...
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Semla, a Traditional Swedish Delicious Cake or Pastry, Recipe and History!
Semla is a pastry that is loved by the Swedes! We eat enormous amounts of this delicious pastry during late winter! Semlan is even said to have caused the death of a Swedish King! This pastry has, as you can imagine, an interesting history and I will tell you about that as well as give you the...
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Reuse and Recycle With Your Vintage Garden!
Do you want to start a vintage garden? This is a perfect opportunity to reuse and recycle. Check out these great ideas for bringing new life into old things!
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What happened to the skirt, the history of skirt length! Or why don’t young girls wear a skirt in these days?
I don’t know how fashion is in the rest of the world, but here in northern Europe the fashion to wear tights has now resulted in that some young girls and also some women walk around as if they have forgotten the skirt...
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How to Create a Moss Garden for Beautiful Greenery
Many people spend a lot of time and effort trying to get rid of the moss in their gardens. It's a fight against nature. Stop that, and make a moss garden instead!
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How to train and activate a Leonberger!
All dogs needs daily exercise of both body and head! And the same goes for a Leonberger. Even though it is a big breed you will be amazed over how much they can do, and how fun you can have...
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Lobster Is Healthy Seafood and a Source of Iodine, Benefits From Lobster, Information, History and Recipe!
Lobster is a classic delicacy and to eat lobster is regarded as something special in Europe! But did you know that lobster also contain many benificial nutrients, speeds up your metabolism and contain low amount of fat...
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What cause gaps when you wear a shirt or blouse with buttons, and the solutions to prevent gap!
When a women wears a blouse or a shirt with buttons, there is a gap at the bust height! What kind of gaps can occur and why...
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5 Trees With Beautiful Trunks to Give Your Winter Garden Character
Looking for inspiration in your garden during the winter season? Tree trunks also have amazing patterns and colors around that time. Here are 5 suggestions of trees to plant for maximum winter drama.
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Velvet Nights- a Beautiful Giant Dark Coleus, Solenostemon Scutellarioides
Coleus is normally used as an inside flower plant, but they can also be used outside in many different ways, both as solitary and in plantations where you want to add some intense colour! My favorite is a dark purple coleus that really add colour to any plantation. Mix it with lime...
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Grow Vegetables or Seeds in a Limited Space, Use Recycled Pallets or Pallet Collars!
You can join the recycling trend by using used pallet collars in your garden! They are also fantastic if you have a small garden or if you want a convenient and smaller vegetable garden! Read for tips!