Embrace Life. Be Inspired. In Finland.
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My husband had the wonderful opportunity to work in Finland for two years, and we're both excited about the learning and travel possibilities while we're here.
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A drive around Sicily – Part 1
Posted on 13/05/2013
We just got back from a 10 day trip in Sicily, where we drove around the whole island, saw some amazing Greek ruins, and did a kayaking trip with the most amazing host ever! How about some...
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Sicily – A Sneak Peek
Posted on 09/05/2013
We just got back from a 10 day trip around Sicily, where we saw a huge volcano, tons of Greek ruins, and went kayaking in the Aeolian Islands. I’m working on getting through the...
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Foods I miss as an ex-pat
Posted on 06/05/2013
There are certain things we can’t get here in Finland. What, you’re surprised by that? I’ve found substitutes and DIY recipes and made do with things...
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Grand Designs
Posted on 29/04/2013
I think I’ve mentioned this before, but Stephen and I have been completely sucked into watching Grand Designs. It’s a British series that follows a couple or family that...
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Blanket to Pillow – IkeaHack
Posted on 22/04/2013
When I was in my early teens, we had this blanket that folded into a pillow. I loved this thing. It was late 80′s floral, not quite Laura Ashley, but close, and had lacy...
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The Joys of Writing – Setting the scene
Posted on 18/04/2013
Show, don’t tell. Writers and students are told this over and over again starting in third grade. It’s one of the hardest things we do – creating a scene and...
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Pretzels – Personal Kitchen Challenge #15
Posted on 15/04/2013
Continuing on my yeast/dough work, I decided to make some pretzels for a party we recently went to. I used this recipe from Fifteen Spatulas. They were great. (Yeah,...
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Childhood Chore Theory
Posted on 12/04/2013
I have a theory. (It could be bunnies.) (Sorry, inside joke – let me know if you get it!) Ahem. I have a theory. The chores I hate now, as an adult, are the ones I...
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Random Monday
Posted on 08/04/2013
On today’s agenda: Coffee, Snow, Getting my hair cut, and a Circus Orphan. Coffee: I fully admit that I’m a huge freak when it comes to coffee. As in, I...
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Flourless Chocolate Cake – Personal Kitchen Challenge...
Posted on 06/04/2013
I’ve gotten kind of sidetracked on my personal kitchen challenges. I had originally intended to try more “gourmet” type meals, dishes that required a certain...
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