Sweden
Attack in Sweden: Flags at Half Mass
Yesterday I was sad to wake up to the news that there was a terrorist attack in Sweden. Another truck attack. While we mourn for the lives lost, let us continue to live our everyday lives not in fear, but in love of one another. The Prime Minister of Sweden
Sweden The Best Country To Be A Woman, Raise Children, & Live Green
No wonder I want to live there so badly! Recently US News came out with their annual The Best Country For List for 2017. Switzerland took number one spot, but I’m not sure how, because Sweden got number one for being green, being a woman and for raising children.
Ice Hotel Now Year Round
The famous ice hotel I’ve heard about ever since I’ve heard about Sweden, it seems like. The ICE Hotel is built ever year (since it was made out of ice) in the Swedish village of Jukkasjärvi. It features not only rooms guests can sleep in (yes, made out of ice), but also
Texas Church Founded by Swedes Celebrates 100 years
We can’t forget that this great country was founded by Swedes! A small town in Texas, remembers as their Bethel Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years. In 1916, Augustana Synod sent Pastor O. H. Sylvan to Lyford, Texas to start the Bethel Lutheran Church there. Members met in homes, as the building
Escape Trump, Move to Sweden
Everyone seems to be surprised about what happened on Tuesday. That is ok. If you want to escape Trump, there is at least one Swedish company willing to help. A Swedish advertising company, Round & Round, based in Stockholm, has put up a website called “The Great Trump Escape.” Since 1/4 of
Swedes are the Safest Drivers
Sweden has been ranked as the safest drivers in a recent study comparing Sweden and 19 other countries and their death accidents on the road. This is no accident either. Sweden has invested in the vision of having zero (yep, ZERO) accidents on the roads with their Vision Zero Initiative. It happens
IKEA “recalls” dressers, Americans can’t follow directions
Make sure your IKEA dressers are fastened to the wall! We all know and love IKEA for being super Swedish, and super cheap. At least they have cute, affordable furniture. I love the story of the founder of IKEA (which obviously I need to do a blog post about, as I
For the Love of Ikea
I miss Sweden. I’ll be the first to admit it. The little things, the food, and I only lived in the country for 2 years! Well, I know Ikea has some awesome Swedish things. But I am not a fan of Ikea. I don’t like the maze they make you
My Swede Earth Last Call
Earth Day is next Monday! Wow, that went so quickly! I’m still looking for folks to help us inspire people to love the earth through Sweden. The event is simple. Invite friends and family to a pot luck in your home, at a local community house, or in a park
