Finding out about your heritage is something that has become increasingly popular over the past several years. It is, however, not a new...

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Vyshyvanka Day!! The term Vyshyvanka refers specifically to the cross-stitched shirts that have been an important part of Slavic culture...

The dying of Easter eggs is a tradition that goes back thousands of years across many cultures. Painted eggs are common throughout...

In Eastern Europe, the celebration of Easter is the first big holiday of spring and for some countries, it is one of the most important...

Learning about different cultures, the holidays they celebrate, and what activities and foods are specific to those days is something I...

There are few things as wonderful as the smell of fresh-baked bread! However, for most people, the process of making homemade bread can...

Most people are familiar with borscht or have at least heard of it. However, unless you grew up in a Slovak region, you have probably...

Since I was a child, I have always loved making things. I love cooking and sewing and just about anything else I can make with my hands!...

With the chill of Minnesota winter creeping in, we start pulling out our warmest coziest clothing. This special cold weather wardrobe...

It’s no secret that Christmas is the most anticipated holiday of the winter by young and old alike. Thinking of Christmas in Europe...

Latvia is a beautiful country located on the Baltic Sea with wide beaches as well as dense forests. Latvia’s capital of Riga is know for...

The countries of Eastern Europe are well known for their handicrafts. The level of skill and artistry that goes into making the various...

Traveling to Ukraine is something we look forward to every year and not just because my husband’s family and friends are there! I love...

Ukraine is often called the breadbasket of Europe. This nickname has been ascribed to them due to the fertile land and abundant types of...

Poland is one of the largest countries in Europe and has a very diverse landscape. Poland has Europe’s last Primeval Forest (Bialowieza)...

One of the most recognized collectables from Eastern Europe has to be the Russian nesting doll, or more accurately, the Matryoshka....

Call me old fashioned, but the more technologically advanced our world becomes the more I long to go back to simpler times. To the days...

Recently I have been going through my studio storage and I came across a bunch of fabrics that I have been saving for my many “some day...

There are so many things that I love about traveling, but one of my absolute favorites is bringing home useful souvenirs such as...