Many people are currently practicing social distancing as a means to flatten the curve of infections from the Coronavirus. That means that very abruptly, many peoples entire lives have come to a halt and life as they knew it has been turned upside down. This is happening worldwide, and what I have realized through this …
I haven’t been around as much. I have had a lot on my mind and heart lately, as everyone has. For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of visiting Italy. In February, we made that dream a reality by spending two weeks traveling through Italy and Greece. First Rome, then Venice, and lastly …
One of the things that made me the most nervous about life in Norway, or any Arctic climate since we flirted with the idea of moving to Alaska, was how does one survive polar night. Knowing that I am already sensitive to the loss of daylight, I was extremely nervous about what life would be …
What is Koselig? It is one of my favorite Norwegian words. It was also one of the first Norwegain words I learned to speak, of course my first Norwegian word I learned was salg (sale) followed closely by hei (hi) and brød (bread). I have my priorities in order. But once I learned koselig, I …
Some of the questions that I have been asked about life in Norway are, “how do you take care of your skin?” or “What are your winter skin care tips?” To be honest, that is a loaded question for me. I have struggled with my skin for my most of my life. I have always …
I have always loved a fresh start. I love New Years Day, I love Mondays, and I love the first of every month. Maybe it’s because I am a planner, and I like to reflect on where I am and where I want to be. Maybe it’s because I’ve been involved in business for so …
A traditional Christmas in Norway is magical. The lights, the snow, the mountains, and the deep blue winter light during the twilight hours create a cozy ambiance and make everything so Koselig. There are a lot of traditions and celebrations that are quite different than what I am used to, in the best possible way. …
Baking Christmas cookies is something I do every year with my mom. We typically crank up the Christmas tunes, and bake anywhere from 10-20 (depending on how ambitious we are that year) different types of cookies. We laugh and dance and at some point I usually have to go lay down and have a nap …
“Just see what he has to say…” those would now be my famous last words before everything in my life changed. Hi, my name is Kelly. I’m on the adventure of my life, and I want to share it with you! A couple of months ago, my husband and I uprooted our entire existence to …