It has been raining a lot again, but this morning the world felt different. When I woke up, everything outside was wrapped in a gentle fog. To my surprise, it wasn’t cold at all—it was warm, soft, and inviting. I decided to take a short walk before breakfast, thinking it would be the perfect way … More A Foggy Morning Surprise
Day 20 felt calm and comforting. I made a hearty soup from our homegrown chicken carcass, adding potatoes from Jānis’s parents’ garden, my own carrots, string beans, and onions. The kitchen filled with the warm, earthy aroma of fresh ingredients coming together—simple, nourishing, and completely satisfying. And, of course, I had to eat it with … More Vacation Day 20 – Soup, Rain, and a Little Treasure
These vacation day posts changed my style of blogging completely 🙂I need a post about things I care about or experience, not a diary about each and every day… I spend most of my workday sitting in front of a computer, working with people. I’m not complaining — I love my job — but sometimes … More Why I Try to Walk 10,000 Steps Every Day
I was feeling a bit down yesterday, so I went to the forest. I foraged for chanterelles and russules, and ate a few bilberries — enough to turn my mouth completely blue. Saw a huge patch of ferns and a whole field of heather (Calluna vulgaris). I couldn’t resist taking a few stems home. Butterflies … More Vacation Day 8: Forest Foraging & A Not-So-Great Ending
Yesterday, we ventured into the forest to gather pine cones and fallen branches for our Advent composition. We always make sure to take only what nature has already given—nothing from the trees. Thankfully, we found everything we needed, but there was a strange surprise along the way: a shoe and a skull hanging in a … More A Little Adventure in the Forest
Sometimes, all I need is just a few moments of fresh air to clear my head. After struggling with my health for over 10 days, I knew an escape to the pine forest would do wonders for my respiratory system. So, I grabbed my camera and headed out, hoping that something beautiful might catch my … More 10 Minutes in the Forest: What a surprise!
So, there I was, driving through the forest, when suddenly—mushrooms! Right there, smack in the middle of the dirt road. It looked like someone had carefully arranged them, like a little mushroom art installation. I had to stop and check if this was real or some kind of prank. But nope—it was real! These mushrooms … More Unexpected Road Mushrooms! 🍄
It’s school break for the kids, which means the house is full and loud! Trying to get work done has been a bit of a challenge with all the chaos, so I decided to take a break and go for a walk. The fresh air did wonders. I found some late-season raspberries, which tasted like … More A School break = Chaos
This weekend, we took a break from renovations and went for a long walk around the area. The weather was perfect, with sunlight streaming through the trees. As we strolled, the girls ran ahead, and everything felt calm—until we spotted a zalktis (grass snake) lying right in the middle of the road. She is a … More A Grass Snake on the Road
I think the pictures say it all, Ilze
a day in the life of a latvian mom 