Fairtrade is an independent brand organization that controls that the products are sustainable produced, that the worker’s rights are respected and that the paid price stands in relation to the production’s and living’s expenses. The objective is that the good and stable incomes that the producers get through Fair Trade will enable the producers to support themselves without any aid....
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Valborg’s night – 30th April
Valborg's Night (or Walpurgis Night as it is also known) stems from pre-Christian times but is named after Saint Walpurga, born in Devon in 710. The good old Vikings celebrated the end of spring at the end of April and there is a tradition of lighting bonfires to chase away evil spirits on this night. When Christianity came around, this night happened to fall at the same time as the Saint...
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It’s been too long!
Trying not to mention the hottest subject over the last week that we all are slowly growing tired of I have to admit that we had our return journey from our Easter Holiday in Norway unexpectedly changed from a simple 2 hours flight into traveling through Northern Europe by car, boat and train, staying at various of places whilst waiting for Euro Star to have 4 seats available for the last leg of...
Read moreEaster Bonnet Parade 2010
It was the Easter Bonnet Parade at the girls School yesterday. There is no such thing in Norway so this is a new tradition to us. Amélie is in Reception and this was her very first parade. She made a lot of effort to create the nest she had in top of her head, painting the cardboard cross with so much glitter glue that it fell down on the chicks and painted them lilac and glittery too. Even so,...
Read moreTodays quote
Beatrice 8 is learning about the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons at school. Realising that she is not only 100% Norwegian but also that she has a few German ancestors she says: Mummy, I'm actually both a Viking and a Anglo-Saxons. You know what that means? That I can't be friends with myself!? Children philosophy at its best!
Read moreMamaista writer off the track?
Usually American website Mamaista is enjoyable reading with lots of useful reviews -and with an urban touch. Last week I read Mamaista's article "Get on the Best Tressed List" and came across a expression I've never heard before, and that I certainly do not relate to; “if it feels good, do it” Euro-parenting bandwagon Say what they will about the dangers of hair dyes being greatly...
Read moreTodays quote – Little A
Little A turned 5 years the 5th of April. Today she asked me: Mummy, how many days is it to my birthday? Little A dear, I replied. It's almost a year! She kept smiling and looking at me, thinking for a short while, before starting laughing: Mummy you're joking! It's going to be a looong year for her... ;)
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Little A’s turning 5
Once a year we get the chance To wish you birthday cheer. It pleases us no end to say, We wish you another great year. So happy birthday to you, our dear Little A, From the bottom of our heart. And may your good times multiply, Till they're flying off the chart! Happy 5th Birthday, Little A! With love and best wishes from mum and dad Poem by Karl Fuchs Photo: LittleScandinavian, all rights...
Read moreA princess of this century
Amélie was invited to a "Princess and Knight" party yesterday. She has a collection of princess dresses in her wardrobe. But she didn't feel like wearing any of them, as she wanted to me more a modern princess. Get the look: Angora wool off white jumper, Sonia Rykiel pour H&M pale pink short sleeved knitted top, Lilli Gaufrette black satin skirt with bow details, Sonia Rykiel pour H&M striped...
Read moreBirthday party planning in progress
Amélie will soon be turning 5 years old. As she early on has expressed a wish to celebrate her big day with all her best friends, her family, all her other friends, class mates and the rest of the world there has been a few discussions. But in the end we have managed to narrow the list down to a few friends and class mates. With the guest list ready the birthday party planning can start. I was...
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