This darling toddler is not me, but a dear friend, captured one lovely summer back in the early 80'. I simply adore images like this, with fond memories, great (well, maybe not always) fashion and last but not least the quality of the photograph in itself. We were wondering if you wanted to send us your picture, from a summer holiday with the family, first day at school or in the push chair or...
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Seven simple tips for a stress-free morning for the family
Photo: Lille Lam We have an old expression in Scandinavia "Morgenstund har guld i mund" which means that it's important to get up early in the morning in order to enjoy it. This is still very true, especially for a family that are off in different directions for nursery, school or work. In the latest edition of the Danish parent magazine "Vi forældre" I came across a guide that is quite similar...
Read moreLondon with Kids Museum of Childhood
Living in London with kids is in many ways a great pleasure with a variety of places to explore. There is always a new area, exhibition, a play or a cafe you haven't yet tried out. The girls loves exploring London and last year we've made an agreement that we would go on a weekly outing. We have a wish list over things to do, then choose one from the list and go straight after School once a week...
Read moreTodays inspiration: a smile from Littlest B
Littlest B is mostly a thinker and a listener and quite a unique little fellow. He has the most extraordinary smile. It's like the sunrise; genuine, promising and warm. Littlest B is still very little but very much his own person with a big personality.
Read moreSweet memories of Summer
Sometimes it can be quite nice to look through the photos from previous summers, especially on a cold January day. Beatrice 5 years old in 2006 is wearing a classic short sleeved polo dress by Ralph Lauren. Beatrice loves wearing sporty and feminine clothes. Ralph Lauren is available in the UK at alexaandalexa.com
Read moreMerry Christmas and God Jul!
Merry Christmas from frosty Norway!
Read moreThe view from my room this am
I'm currently staing at a familyplace in the countryside. You must be thinking I'm travelling a lot, which I am. But Oslo, the mountain lodge and this country retreat are all within 1 hour driving distance. So not to bad. I got some excellent news! TheScandinavianDad and the two Little Scandinavians have boarded a plane, and I'm hoping to see them in only a few hours! I still hope all travellers...
Read moreAll I want for Christmas
It's currently -21 outside, but warm and cozy inside. Checked the latest update from British Airways telling me that 2 out of 4 flights will be flying from Heathrow to Oslo tomorrow -and finally some good luck! Their flight is apparently still operating! So all fingers crossed now! All I want for Christams is being with my family!
Read moreThe mountain, by night
Pictures from tonight, the mountain lodge and the lobby at the resort hotel.
Read moreLittle Scandinavian celebrates Christmas in…
Scandinavia! Of course! Norefjell in Norway to be exact. Read more about the place we'll be staying at here. As always we'll be in Oslo as well. I'll try to keep you posted on important facts like how much snow and how many minus degrees we have... Little Scandinavian's big Advent Calendar 2010 contains lots more wonderful Scandinavian giveaways and will run until the very end, the 24th of...
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