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Sort by Price: Highest to Lowest

Who chooses this option?  I finally got on a site today that just said “sort by price” which was naturally lowest to highest. Hmm….  I want a set of pencils, but I’d rather have the most expensive ones.

Mascara

Is it a rule that every time I put mascara on, I have to sneeze within 3 minutes? I swear they put something in that just for laughs.

Christmas burger

As usual, what makes this a Christmas burger or Christmas chicken?  I told my son the chickens wore Santa hats before they were slaughtered.

Bigger Christmas gifts

My husband complained that I only asked for little stuff for Christmas and he wanted to get me something big, so I asked for this.  He was not amused.  (Ok, maybe a little amused.)

Deep discussions between 5-7 year olds

Overheard with the 5 yr old neighbor girl and my 7 yr old son. Girl: Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Boy: What do you mean? Girl: Do you have the same thoughts that I have? Boy: I don’t know. Girl: I’m thinking about cake.

Inspirational quote?

I saw a quote that said, “Do one thing every day that scares you.” Well, I didn’t want to eat that moldy bread I found back in the cabinet from 3 weeks ago, but …….”

Nobel dinner

The Nobel awards are today in Stockholm.  They show them on t.v. along with the big dinner at City Hall in the evening.  I use this to torture my kids at the dinner table about their manners.  “If you don’t use your napkin, they’re not going to allow you at the Nobel dinner!”  “You don’t … Read more

Christmas ribs

I stood at the grocery store for 5 minutes staring at this and trying to figure out what makes this “Christmas” ribs.  I finally concluded that the ribs must be made from reindeer.

Gifts for new baby

I want to get these for some of our family that are about to have a new baby.  Do you think they’ll like them?

Drunk gifts

I’ve been trying to look for some crafts that my kids can make as presents for Christmas.  I found this cork craft which looks very easy, but I’m afraid the rest of the family will think we’re a bunch of drunks so I think I’ll skip it.

Is it just me?

I’m currently sitting at work in my winter coat.  Normally I sit in the next room with a portable heater all alone.  The other people who work here don’t want to sit there with me and call it the “sauna room” because of the heater. I know many Swedes are descended from Vikings, but even … Read more

Worst gift ever

I saw this ad on the subway this weekend.  It says, “Give a white smile as a Christmas present” from City Dental. Sad.  That’s just sad.  

Reflectors

I keep hearing that a lot of the Nordic countries spray deer and moose antlers with reflecting paint in the dark winter.  Can I get some of that for my kids?

Plants vs. the way I feel at the moment

When the iPad came out, I didn’t understand the point of it.  It’s either a small computer or a huge phone.  I just didn’t get it.  But I have to say that being sick lately really reminds me of what a great invention this thing is.  I can play video games in bed.  Oh, what … Read more

What’s wrong with this picture?

I’m looking for outdoor Christmas lights. I live in Stockholm. In the month of November, Stockholm has had 5 hours total of “sunlight.”  That’s 5 hours in the entire month.  December will be even less. Can you figure out what’s wrong with these Christmas lights?  Yeah.  Solar power doesn’t really work in Sweden in the … Read more

More free soup!

Lately, I’ve been working a job where I don’t start until around 10am.  While this always gives me a seat on the subway, I realize I’ve been missing out on all the free stuff you get in Stockholm in the early morning rush.  I think I’ve talked about this before.  They often hand out free … Read more

Onion eyes

I have a cold today.  I blame switching over to the winter coat.  Once you give in to winter, the sickness just show up immediately. My eyes are watering like I’m carrying around onions in my pockets.  Oh wait…. maybe that’s the strange smell coming from my coat.