As we face the time of year where the days are shorter and the nights are longer, there is nothing more comforting as family time around a table decorated with lit candles. In Danish we call this “hygge”, which is a way to describe a cozy ambiance. With all that said, what is more Danish, cozy and View Post
Halloween With LEGO Minifigures
I have over the past few months had a lot of fun with LEGO Minifigures! I may or may not carry them in my purse, just in case a photo opportunity should present itself. The latest series of LEGO Minifigure blind bags, series # 14 is Halloween-themed and SO much fun! Thank you, LEGO for sending me a View Post
LEGO Makers Get Real! #RealLEGOFan
One of the things I love about LEGO is its versatility. The possibilities are truly endless, only limited by the builder’s imagination and creativity. LEGO recently challenged a group of LEGO Makers to build something cool, unusual yet functional with LEGO bricks. Watch the results as the LEGO View Post
Delicious Danish Desserts
Join me for a trip down memory lane, please. Back to a time where the size of my awkwardly large feet were rivaled only by my enormous and frizzy permed hair. My oversized teeth were covered in metal braces, and I was desperately waiting for the teenage years to pass. The year was circa 1988 and the View Post
DUPLO Flash Cards (Free Printables)
LEGO recently sent us this adorable DUPLO set for Jansen. I am not quite sure who was more excited, me or him… We both saw endless opportunities for hours of fun. Of course we played with the tractor and we built towers, cars and houses. However, DUPLO sets are much more than building blocks. I saw View Post
The Unexpected Happened…
“Tove! They found dad. Dad! They found him! They found him by the water! Tove, he’s not doing well.” May 17, 2008 was the day my sister in Denmark called me frantically. We were on our way home from Costco. I saw her first call and figured I would call her back when I got home. Then she called View Post
Awesome LEGO Technic Helicopter Review and Modification
We were recently sent a LEGO Technic Twin Rotor Helicopter, set # 42020 by our friends at LEGO. The opinions and ideas in this article are our own. Jacob (8) and Jordan (6) have been begging to be part of my blog for quite some time now. They spend countless hours following their favorite YouTube View Post
Over 500 Pokemon and Minecraft Perler Patterns
Your kids have exceeded their screen time, but the Minecraft and Pokemon obsessions are strong, show them these Pokemon and Minecraft perler bead patterns. I love my kids, I really do. But WOW, there are times that I feel less than connected to them. Their obsession with Minecraft and Pokemon is View Post
Give the Best LEGO-Themed Easter Basket
As soon as Christmas and Valentine's Day are over, the kids start asking about the Easter Bunny. I have to admit, I also love Easter: the beautiful sunrise church service, the newness of spring in the air, the soothing pastel colors and the most delicious chocolate treats, what is there not to love View Post
You Are The Day…
You are the day with the sunshine and the rain. You are the night with the stars and the moon and the shadows. Everybody wants you, everybody needs you. No one can exist without you. The rich man wants you. The poor man needs you. But no one can take you. You are a baby’s crying and a View Post
How to Raise Your Kids to be Bilingual
I know that raising bilingual kids is fun, because I did it – with raging success! I was that child that grew up bilingual! My fondest childhood memories are from activities we did to keep the legacy of our two cultures alive. The two countries are Denmark and the United States, my native tongues View Post
I Listen – and I Learn!
I am very proud to feature a post written by none other than my mom. She is one of my biggest cheerleaders. I can always count on her to read my articles! She reads them - and one even inspired her to write a response. Her favorite article to date is: "Be Where You Are." I am proud to say that my View Post
6 Tips to Create Family Traditions, PEACEFULLY! (Mother-in-law Approved)
I LOVE this time of year. The sense of familiarity and comfort that comes from honoring age-old traditions reassures us that all is well in the world. Today we brought home our family’s annual Christmas tree. We hung the handmade ornaments: the snowmen with all the fake snow worn off, the glass View Post
Ten Tips and Tricks to Make Your LEGOLAND Visit Awesome!
LEGOLAND Visit Review Mama in the Now recently teamed up with Legoland Florida as our Lego-loving family spent the day at the park. After our highly successful trip Legoland Florida - our best trip to date, I wrote a review and compiled a list of tricks and tips to ensure everyone enjoys their View Post