Today we're sharing our pool dreams. Who hasn't dreamed of having a pool at home? A pool isn't a necessity, which makes it all the more luxurious. We've never had our own pool, but wouldn't it be great to have a pool on the deck of the houseboat?
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What to do in the summer heat? When temperatures approach 30 degrees centigrade (or rise above it), at least we are affected. We can't even do half as much as usual. But what can can you even do in the heat? Here are our top tips for things to do when it's (extremely) hot ...
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Semlor are tasty pastries to be eaten on and around Fat Tuesday. But what do you really know about them? We offer 15 interesting facts about semlor as well as semlor trends and semlor tests. Because yes, we have tested some of Stockholm's hottest buns!
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Valentine's Day is the day of love, celebrated on 14 February. But why do we really celebrate? And who was that Valentine? We also offer some insight into other countries' celebrations - and some loving tips. Wishing everyone a happy Valentine's Day!
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Today we think back to childhood Christmases. We have a "food and health" theme on Wednesdays, and on this day before Christmas Eve, we're taking the opportunity to reminisce about the food memories of Christmases past. Great food memories are also health!
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Updated: September 2026 | Who was Staffan Stalledräng really? Why did he water his five foals, and how did a Christian martyr from Jerusalem end up in our Swedish Lucia processions? The story of Staffan contains both saints and legends, horses and knights – and even a roasted rooster that started crowing.
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Updated: September 2026 | Why is it really called Christmas present? Why did Swedish children in the past receive packages from a Christmas goat, why do people hang Christmas stockings by the fireplace and why was the very first Christmas present of the year not a big success? Here we have collected 15 interesting facts about Christmas presents – from old joke gifts and Christmas gift rhymes to Tomteboda and modern packages.
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We offer 17 tips for moving! This year we've helped both our mums move from house to flat, so we've gained a lot of valuable experience about moving. Here are our top tips for making your move as smooth as possible!
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Flight shame and coronavirus shame - the last two or three years have been the year of shame. While there is some merit in the fact that we humans feel shame sometimes, we now wonder if shame has gone one step too far.
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Updated: October 2026 | Why do we celebrate Father's Day, and why do we do it in November when many other countries celebrate in June? Behind the tradition is an American woman who wanted to pay tribute to her single father, but also a story about trade, changing family ideals and gifts that have gone from ties and cigars to experiences. We have delved into Father's Day and discovered a lot of exciting, fun and a little unexpected traditions from different parts of the world.
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