Living in the UK with two growing boys and a heart still rooted in Transylvania, there’s one thing I’ve always known for sure: I want my children to speak our languages. Hungarian is our home language—it’s what I speak when I kiss them goodnight, when I call them to the table, when I soothe tears …
I knew half-term was coming. I circled it on the calendar weeks ago and thought, “We’ll be fine… I’ve got this.” But as the week arrived and I realised there would be no grandparents popping by, no cousins to entertain the kids, and no chance to escape for a quiet cuppa—I suddenly felt a bit …
Last week, we returned from a three-week holiday that we’ll never forget—filled with grandparents, laughter, home-cooked food, sleepy car cuddles, and just a little bit of chaos. Because we didn’t just hop on a plane…We drove all the way from the UK to Transylvania. Yes—with two small children! 😅 It was long, it was tiring, …
Have you ever caught a whiff of harsh chemicals from a cleaning product and thought, “There must be a better way…”?Well, my friend, let me take you on a little journey—one that begins in my grandmother’s old house in the heart of Transylvania. I remember it so clearly. The scent of vinegar and thyme drifting …
If your kitchen is the heart of the home, then mine is the tiny, overworked, always-messy heartbeat of our daily life. Let me paint you a picture. Two boys running in and out, asking for snacks every ten minutes. A pot bubbling on the stove. Someone yelling “Where’s my water bottle?” and me, elbow-deep in …
Easter blends Transylvanian and British traditions in my family, featuring rustic customs like painted eggs and smoked ham alongside British egg hunts and hot cross buns. I share sustainable practices, traditional recipes, and crafts with my children while preserving our heritage. Let’s create memorable experiences through festive and eco-friendly celebrations.
“Hey there, lovely mums! 👋 I’m Krisztina, and I’m so excited you’re here! 💛 If you’re searching for Hungarian Romanian frugal living tips for mums, you’re in the right place.” To begin with, I was born and raised in Transylvania, where I grew up surrounded by the rich traditions of Hungarian and Romanian culture. In …