Meet my family!

My amazing friend Brooke came up to visit us today, and we did a bit of a photoshoot, and I wanted to share some of the photos with you, and let you see my family a little. I think that putting faces to names can be so beneficial concerning the internet! So here it goes, my family through the eyes of Brooke!



So I am Heather, and I am a 26 year old mom of 1 boy, Noah. I was raised in California, and now live in Iceland through a series of interesting adventures that have not left me disappointed. I am crafty in many ways, but my goal since I could come up with them has been to craft and own my own business with my own two hands. So far so good!



Noah, 11 months old. 2 teeth. Sweetest kid. Hardly fusses. Goes to bed relatively easily. I really couldn't be luckier with my amazing little boy. And have you looked at those baby blues? To die for. He is the reason for Elskan Baby!



Jónas. Icelandic. 26 almost 27. Musician, sound engineer. Amazingly supportive man with a brilliant smile, and beautiful eyes (if I do say so myself). Learned how to crochet so that he could help me keep my dreams going. Generous, sweet, kind. Not a mean bone in his body. Seriously. In the almost 4 years we have been together, the only time he has ever yelled at me was when I was pestering him asking him if he had farted. And he said loudly "I DID NOT FART, OK?". Gentle giant. I really love him so.



We are a cheerful, happy bunch. I would almost even say we were hippy-ish. Minus the drugs.

A few more for the road. I hope you like getting to know my family a little better!

Locks of Love and a 50s Housewife

Since my little family is here for this time of the year, we have the chance to be a part of Locks of Love. My aunt runs and owns a salon in Ramona, CA called Artistry in Hair, and every year they do Locks of Love. What is LoL? Well, it is when people grow their hair out to at least 10 inches long, and they go in and get it cut. The cut hair is donated to LoL, for people who are dealing with cancer and such. All proceeds go to the foundation as well. So this year, on Feb 14th, Jónas and I will take all money that comes from Elskan Baby that day and donate it. This includes us having a bunch of hats on location at the salon for people to purchase right away. I hope people will take the initiative and help a great cause! We are stoked to be a part, and to help out!


On a side note, I just purchased this awesome book that reminds me of the secret desire I have to become a 50's housewife. The kind that wears the frilly apron, and cooks dinner for friends, has tea time, and never has a stray hair. Maybe this book will help me get a step closer to that! OH, and to getting into shape! That is the big factor in me getting the book! Eating healthier!

Pretty Delicious: Lean and Lovely Recipes for a Healthy, Happy New You




You really should check it out!!

Losing weight? Not so much!

I have been finding it super difficult to actually get into a regime of losing weight while not at home. America is full of so many types of foods that we do not have back in Iceland, and I just cannot stop myself! How do you deny when you have suddenly always available that you did not have available for so long?

Trying to find the time to do this crazy excessive workout seems more difficult as well when we are supposed to be on vacation. I almost just want to wait until we get back home to start getting back into shape. But then I look at how chub chub mc.gub I am becoming and it is becoming rather depressing.

What tricks or routines do you use to keep yourself from straying from your regime?! I need help!

Introducing Noah

For all of you new followers, first of all - Thank you!! I appreciate it.
Secondly, I would love to introduce you to my muse! Noah is his name, and being a baby is his game. He is charming, handsome, smiley, and almost 11 months old. He really is my world.




He is also a really great model.

Teresa Headband Winner

Random generator picked Corina Deflumeri to win this headband! Congrats!
Email me at heather@elskanbaby.com with your shipping details!


Another giveaway will be up soon!

Maribelle Headband Winner

Random number generator picked Sherry Sims to win this headband!

Email me at heather@elskanbaby.com Sherry, with your shipping address! Congrats!

Getting into Shape

So my husband and I decided that we really need to get into shape. We are both way off of our game and really just need a complete turnover. One night we were up working on hats and an infomercial came on for something called Beach Body Insanity. And it looked super intense, and Jónas was all over it. I wasn't too sure, because I am lazy, but we ended up pirating it off of the internet to give it the once over. And because we steal stuff from the internet.

Well in order to keep us interested, we recruited my 16 year old brother, and my 10 year old brother to join in on the festivities. Surely we cannot back out if we have kids participating.

Well anyways, we took before pictures of ourselves, and I will post them in the next blog, and we will keep up on all of our numbers. I will post those numbers in the next post too, and hopefully all of you will keep up with us and maybe join in!

Jónas and I also looked at this thing called Michi's Ladder, which breaks down everything we eat into a category of what it consists of, and helps us figure out what we are eating, and what we shouldn't be eating. We are very excited to limit our diet and become healthier!



Share with me how you are getting into shape!!