June 18, 2015 One of the things I love most about summertime is picking strawberries. The hours toiling away to gather those deliciously sweet and succulent berries is still something I look forward to each year, and nothing takes me back to my childhood quite like thinking about the hours I spent doing so…
DetailsJune 12, 2015 This evening the Women’s World Cup continues with a match-up between USA and Sweden and it’s sure to be a thrilling 90 minutes! An estimated 13.5 million viewers tuned in around the world to watch the first round group stage matches, which officially began on June 6th. In fact, the USA’s…
DetailsJune 5, 2015 It is June and that can mean only one thing: wedding season has begun! This exciting time of year brings ample opportunities to take part in all of the greatest of summer pastimes: dancing, eating/drinking, and spending time with loved ones – and who doesn’t love that?! Wedding…
DetailsIt’s nearly June and, thankfully, those long, cold days of summer are finally over. Despite the fact that the first day of summer is still a few weeks away, Memorial Day weekend always seems to kick-start those tranquil summer vibes. One thing we can be sure of though (although living here in Chicago I’m always…
DetailsMay 20, 2015 Birthdays come around but once a year, and this is probably why they are the perfect reason to celebrate. One of the best things about birthdays is that you can use them as an excuse to do almost anything you want! The anniversary of the day we were born holds…
DetailsMay 14, 2015 The other day I sent Mormor a text asking her a question as I was making one of her ever-famous Danish recipes. Although we talk on the phone often, and I visit her at The Danish Home a few times each month, sometimes I find that simply sending her a text…
DetailsMay 6, 2015 This Sunday is the mother of all days to celebrate Mom, Mor, Mama, or whatever you may lovingly call one of the most special ladies in your life. She put up with all that you dished out and still had enough love to bake you a cake on your birthday, take…
DetailsWhen Walt Disney entered the beautiful grounds of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen in 1951 to tour its magical and sophisticated outdoor spaces there is no doubt that he felt inspired. Four years later, when he opened his very own fairytale-inspired park in Anaheim, California, not many would have guessed that it would go on to…
DetailsThis past Monday was the 119th Boston Marathon, and with that came the realization that the running season is finally upon us. Even more exciting, spring is officially here! Not only am I completely ecstatic about all of the amazingness that spring brings (think: sunshine and temps above 40 degrees; daffodils blooming and buds…
DetailsApril 17, 2015 The history of the Nordic region is steeped in rich folklore and tantalizing mystery, but even more fascinating is the beauty and dramatic scenery of the 8 areas that form this northernmost part of the world: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland. The word Nordic…
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