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Arctic Light Hotel

The Arctic Light Hotel in Rovaniemi, Finland is the place to stay when visiting the Arctic Circle. Cozy, charming, and not far from Santa Claus!

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Here is how to find Santa Claus…

Did you know the official home of Santa Claus is in Rovaniemi, Finland in Finnish Lapland? How do I know this? I met him! Best Santa Claus ever…

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Leena’s Finnish Slice Cookies

Leena’s Finnish Slice Cookies are now my favorite cookie in the world. But one thing is better and that’s Leena herself. Come and meet her.

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Dinner in the Backyard Fire Pit

If it’s fall, it’s time to light the backyard fire pit and start cooking. First on the menu – Cornish Hens!

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Happy Birthday to my brother Alan!

I want to wish a Happy Birthday to my brother Alan today!

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Spicy Avocado Sauce

This spicy avocado sauce is great served with any kind of eggs or vegetables, or even just spread on toast or an English muffin. I can’t get enough of it!

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Happy Birthday 2015 to my Firstborn

Today is very special. It is the birthday of my firstborn, Kristina. I remember everything about that day, one of the happiest of my life.

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Chinese Chicken Salad

Our heat wave is still ongoing, so you know what that means. Another day of a cold salad and not turning on the oven. How about a Chinese Chicken Salad?

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