It feels like spring never truly arrives until I see the first cowslips blooming. They’re early, humble, and bright—little golden bells dotting the meadows, as if the earth itself is waking up with a gentle yawn. There’s a kind of innocence in them. Soft, downy leaves close to the ground, and those sunny blooms nodding … More Cowslip (Primula veris) – Golden Bells of Spring
Life is full of emotional moments that bring tears to my eyes, and I’ll admit—I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to them. When My Girls Perform Watching my daughters sing, recite poetry, or perform in a play fills me with overwhelming pride and joy. Seeing them express themselves and blossom into who … More Moments That Move Me to Tears
Our next stop was Salacgriva. We all wanted to meet my mom. Girls were sad when we left Gauja National Park, cause they meat wonderful friend Normunds and didn’t want to leave. But when I told that next stop is Salacgriva, they were so happy! Linna especially! So, after a one and a half hour … More Hometown Salacgriva
Primula veris I love to forage for tea! When I was little we did it together with my grandmother – Agafija. I thought it was hard work. The basket was too big and flowers were too small or not enough. Yesterday I did it with my girls and their grandma (my mom) and suddenly I … More Foraging for Tea: Cowslip
This weekend wasn’t as planned! Definitely wasn’t! So… as you might know, we wanted to start our first small travel trailer trip to visit my mom. We didn’t! Why? Girls were ill but getting better (on Friday morning). So we thought that we will go… We tried our caravans Truma gas heating system for the first … More Our Natural Remedies
a day in the life of a latvian mom 