The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single sneeze
I went to France last week expecting to bring back wine and cheese. Instead I came back with a chest cold and fever.
Texas journal
This summer I spent 3 weeks with my family in Texas. While there, I kept a journal about some of the interesting things I encountered.
Trials of being a parent
Being a parent is like fighting for a seat on a RyanAir flight. Everyone is out for themselves and the weak are trampled.
Good for kids!
Google Maps has this thing where it lets you know if an attraction is “good for kids.” Not sure exactly...
Happy American Mother’s day
It’s not Mother’s day yet in Sweden, but for all in the U.S., here’s a message from me and Mr....
All of the other reindeer USED to laugh..
I had to go to the grocery store to buy reindeer for dinner tonight. I plan to tell the kids...
Podcast episode 43 – Don’t Shake the Baby!
On this week’s podcast… Jarrett, from Calgary, thinks you people are WEAK! You want to see a real winter? Come...
Why didn’t I think of that?
I can’t believe I never thought of doing this. I’ve tried wearing 4 layers of clothes but this one never...
Trying once again to explain Halloween to Swedes
Listen to the latest bonus episode of our expat podcast as we make our yearly attempt to explain Halloween and...
Nothing to see here
Took the kids to a science experiment center last weekend. As we entered one of the live shows, the woman...
I already have the real thing, thanks
Now luckily, I no longer have small children, but I saw this at the grocery store today. Win a free...
Parent tip
Next time your kids have a party, introduce the “phone bowl!” Works great for having guests actually interact with each...
Terrible parent thoughts
While looking through party snack themes, I stumbled upon a few sites with tips for throwing a Peppa Pig party....
Almost charitable, but not quite
What do you want for your birthday, son? Instead of a gift for me, I want to give it to...
Frightening sick children
My son was sick last week with a bad cough and fever. After giving him some cough medicine and tea,...
#16 – When Stairs Become Slides
On the podcast this week I talk to Ola, from Poland, about dubbing shows in other languages, the difference in...
Fast Food Coma
I waved my kids off at the airport this morning and went immediately to both KFC and Pizza Hut, as...
Card packs
I had to explain to my Swedish family this morning how when I was in elementary school, we decorated boxes...