What Simple Living Is Actually All About

[@KalleFlodin]

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[@edwardlondon565]

I remember last spring you would say planting for you and Christian and now you say planting for your family. While things change they also stay the same with different meanings and thought processes. It’s a beautiful time in your life. And there will be nothing harder and more rewarding as being a parent. To all three of you I send the very best for as much happiness as you can bring to yourselves.

[@KalleFlodin]

❤❤❤ Thank you Edward ❤

[@janetstonerook4552]

,"A Rolling Pin" is what it is called in English. We hand them down in my family. I have my grandmother's from the 1930s.

[@marycalderon3837]

I have my mother’s, it’s pretty old, too. I never asked where or when she got it.

[@asahallberg-vonde2029]

Nudelholz = kavel , Ger- Swe

[@Echoesofwhispers]

So very grateful for your humility, it is calming for me to watch a man admit to little mistakes and how you overcame it without losing your temper. Your persona is a beautiful example of how a man can be both strong and humble. It is very therapeutic for me to watch because I have a bit of trauma from many men in my life. Thanks for being you.

[@ilzitek2419]

Remember cherries, pears and plums to produce fruit have to cross pollinate. So you need different sorts of the fruit trees in the garden.

[@annaschauman]

Several seedlings of the same species reasonably close to each other.

[@rebeccasourpuss]

The sense of peace I get from watching your videos is like a meditation in itself.

[@peterjensen1455]

A truly beautiful family. Kalle, you appear to be very calm. It’s encouraging to me who is not. I truly love your lifestyle.

[@KalleFlodin]

I'm also quite stressed a lot of days, but when I have days and moments like in this video, that brings me true calm and happiness 😊

[@jacquipettitt3389]

' lefty Lucy...Righty tighty' Now you know 🤣🤣🤣

[@KalleFlodin]

Haha that's exactly what I screamed out loud to myself when I realized my mistake 😂

[@mistersquid23]

A slightly pedantic correction, but the saying is "lefty loosey...", as in "left to loosen the nut". Minor, I know, but it might make more sense for non-native English speakers.

[@jacquipettitt3389]

@@mistersquid23 Mea Culpa!

[@Rosemarie04921]

You need to add soil/compost to those boxes.

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

You are such a peaceful soul, Kalle. Christine and your son will keep you grounded, and I wish you much happiness together! Greetings from Pennsylvania, USA. 💕🌷🐻

[@TheLilli22]

Kalle, I really love your channel! I always had a special place in my heart for Sweden and your videos make me want to live in the swedish countryside too! I like your connection with nature and food and how you appreciate the small things in life. It's a breeze of fresh air on social media to see people who are not all about money and materialistic stuff but also not too focused on being perfect in any kind of way. Many channels about alternative/sustainable living give me these pressure vibes of not trying hard enough but yours never does! You two just seem so genuine, happy and just like people you would like to know in real life. Truly inspirational! Thanks for your great work and all the best - especially for your little son, Annika from Germany

[@christinaswanson-j4v]

Greetings from a Berliner living almost 40 years in the USA. I named my 3rd child Annika! I always loved that name eversince growing up with Pipi Langstrumpf❤

[@SJC49]

Kalle, always carry a spare tire - even if it one of your winter tires!

[@ThunderPants13]

Your videos have such a calming effect on me. Just watching them soothes my soul. It must be heaven living the life you do with your family in such a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing this.

[@kathrynmoll86]

You are a natural at editing! It is so easy to follow along and I believe it is because you are a good story teller. Soon, you will become a natural at fatherhood. There is early evidence of this that we see in these short clips of you with your beautiful son. So happy for you, Christine and family! p.s. RE: Tour tire repair -- here in the states they say, ‘righty tighty, lefty loosey”! Your recipes looks rustically scrumptious!

[@SJC49]

Remember every giggle, burp, blink and toot! You are blessed!🇨🇦😍

[@leonfields1876]

great idea for a tradition of planting a fruit tree for big events; May the roots grow deep and nourish your family for many years!

[@evanor1296]

Nice to be cuddled "gosad" when you are gardening

[@the_dad_library]

parenting is one of the best gifts

[@jacquietremain5743]

His was an easy to watch video. I love that you don't try to be a sort of macho man telling us openly you were turning the nuts the wrong way. It's so refreshing. Good that you both enjoying your baby boy in a relaxed way as it's easy to become over tired. Enjoy the life we all wish we had. Thankyou.❤🎉❤

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

Hops also spread and grow under ground, not like the mint but as above so below,as you know ❤

[@andreaparksfiske121]

happy first mothers day christine!!❤

[@nievesramos8790]

Greetings from California USA Kalle. You are doing well as a father and husband.

[@michaelcoker3197]

I think you are doing an excellent job on KZbin and as a dad and a farmer.

[@labnurse1]

When baby is 6 mo old you won't be as tired and your outlook will be better

[@ShazzeoftheNorth]

Planting a tree for important occasions is a lovely tradition. The baby will always be proud of his plum tree. Maybe plums really are going to be his favorite - wouldn't that be fun!

[@josephr9551]

Beautiful family! Tea made from hops, intriguing.

[@jasoncoenders4262]

Loved the video. You and your lifestyle are truely an example forr me in life. It gives me hope that I can live the life I have in my head. Thank you Kalle

[@KirstenEvans232]

The photography for your new book is stunning. Bless your beautiful family. 🌿 🌱 🌿 🌱

[@OssoLily-ix5vz]

Lovely baby moments, his little feet🩵💛🩵

[@somethingsmatter]

I love hearing g the Swedish names of the plants, some names are similar in German like Ringelblumen for calendula.

[@bonnieo452]

Such a peaceful video. Thank you.

[@kunsang36963]

Nice to see that you are acquiring new skills such as "gardening" (usual Christine's work!)... I am curious... How did the dogs reacted to the baby?!?!?! 👶 Would be nice to see your new "running water" in your house! 🌊 Good luck for your wood... I thinking you were wishing that your son be already 10 yrs old!🤪 Maybe you should try to find a way to open you shed on both sides because your old wood will always be in the back!!! but if you could move the frame from one side to the other, you could rotate the opening every year ... one year one side,, next year the other side!!! Cooking book making... a multi task personality!!! wow you continue to amaze me!!! 😲 I notice that you have tattoos and I am curious to know why to choose to have tattoos? I am 75 yrs old and could not understand how people put those on their body... How does fit into your healthy living... put ink (everything else than the body isn't is a kind of intoxication?!?!?! Is it a pain "test"? 🤔 You planting trees for special occasions is a beautiful idea!!! Just a thought: Christine and your son are very lucky to have you!!! Hard worker and dedicated to whatever you do!. Rare man!!! Thank you to share those beautiful moments with us... soothing and enlivening! 💫💖👌🥰👌💖✨✨

[@joppoification]

Great video! Watch out for that mint - it will next send roots out under the planter square and into other areas of the garden - you may want to pull it while you can and replant in a container…

[@donia1]

Yes container may avoid a future headache unless you really love mint.

[@pienpakvis6118]

I love learning to garden by watching you!

[@sassygirl1153]

Amazing photography!! It all looks so delicious. I’m glad Christine and baby are doing well.

[@KalleFlodin]

Thank you 🥰 They're doing very well! ❤

[@tumarfa]

I grew a small peppermint in a raised bed last year. This spring I discovered that it had sent out lots of up to 2 meter long underground shoots ready to overtake the whole bed. 😀Never again. From now on they will be potted.

[@reader649]

Hi Kalle, beautiful charming post. Not completely sure of this since it was only one scene but at about 32:03 it looks like the tree root ball is planted below the surface level which can lead to root rot if the water collects all the time in the hole. A tree does better if it is planted at surface level or slightly above to facilitate drainage. Thanks for your videos💚☺

[@kathleenmead9259]

My dad showed me how to change a tire when I was 13. His advise: always carry a viable spare tire and jack, lefty loosey, righty tighty, and always carry a chain ( many will be glad to pull you out of a ditch if you have a chain or heavy duty strap). Blessings to you and your family!

[@EdwardSeymour-v7j]

❤️…happy spring to you and your family… 🪴

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

By adding so much water 💧 you will drive out the necessary air and undue the digging ❤

[@yasiriaz]

YOU HAVE A NICE CABIN LIFE. BEAUTIFUL CABIN.

[@enjoythejourneylookfortheb8909]

Just beautiful. This video really touched my heart from beginning to end. I'm so happy I ran across your channel so long ago.

[@danthompson8689]

When loosening and tightening, remember, "righty tighty ... lefty loosy"! 😊

[@ThunderPants13]

I was just going to say that! 😁

[@BridgeOfLifeStudio]

My parents did the fruit tree thing for us too! I still get to eat apricots from mine each year 😊

[@karinbreidel7957]

What an absolutely lovely video in every respect 🥰💖💞 the sweet little snippets of your son being the icing on the cake 💓🙀

[@Ankesadventures]

The pictures turned out SO GOOD!! You have such an eye for aesthetics and beauty! 😍

[@juneturner7964]

Do not feel stupid about the tire. We have a saying here in the US righty tighty, lefty Loosy. I have to say that so often so I remember that left loosens them and right tightens things. Usually with a screwdriver. Or maybe the hose outside. Or… :-)

[@michellemilliman9180]

Hi Kalle, what a Beautiful video! I am so impressed with your photos for your new cook book. I will definitely be buying one. I'm so happy for you and your Beautiful family! You definitely put a smile on my face and I was able to relax and just enjoy your content. Well done!! Much love to you , Christine and your new baby boy ❤🌷❤️

[@elenaghiglione4738]

❤ This is the kindest and most relaxing video I've seen in a while

[@christine1373]

Kale mint will cross pollinate with other mints so when you plant different flavors together they will only be one flavor plus it’s also related to oregano and will cross pollinate with it. I learned both of these things by error! I planted 3 flavors of mint together in a round wash bucket and the strongest took over. I also had a small herb garden about 15 feet away with oregano and it’s now mint!!!

[@bobo102458]

Wow! This I didn’t know. Thanks! ❤

[@lindapearson8137]

I have oregano in one pot and rosemary in another! 5” apart! Do you think it will be okay?

[@lindapearson8137]

Good friends had a hop farm in Union Gap, outside of Yakima, WA. The Native Americans would pick hops for them! One lady was blind, but couldn’t pick faster than anyone else! They would often named their son after John our friends!

[@christine1373]

@@lindapearson8137 Yes. Two different cultivars of plants.

[@reneewagner9808]

Thank you for another great video. So peaceful and calm. I look forward to ordering your cook book ❤

[@OssoLily-ix5vz]

I’m loving the Cook Book photos, amazing job! 🥗🍝🍔

[@atticuskilby515]

A little tip regarding the tire issue. In the US we have a product called Fix A Flat, that is pressurized and has an ingredient that plugs the puncture. It has saved me on a number of locations in remote areas.

[@marywalker2896]

These are early days that will pass you by in a blink of an eye..so cherish these days enjoy them and hold on tight.. it will be a fast moving pace that in a years time you will say where did the time go?keep the love alive and enjoy each moment..god bless to the three of you..thank you for showing glimpse of the baby ..it satiates me with wanting to know and also makes sure your baby has privacy..congratulations once again on the birth of your precious little one..

[@anntennyson2493]

Enjoy your supper ☘️

[@DonnaDorsey-ws8ff]

Kalle, I can't wait for your cookbook to come out. From the photoshoot, I can tell it is going to be gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your slow and quiet days with us. Watching your videos brings me so much peace, inspiration and joy. I totally agree with one of the commenters below, you are a wonderful storyteller. I love how you left the shot of the shovel falling over, by the way. It was great. Totally made me smile 🙂 Now I'm off to get some pizza. Have a strong craving for some all of a sudden, not sure why, lol........Donna

[@KalleFlodin]

Aw, I'm so happy you liked the photos Donna 🥰 Haha hoped the pizza tasted as good as ours 😉❤

[@agnelund]

Oh dear, the mint! You will say this year that you're giving it the whole box to go crazy but do you think mint stops with just one box? The boxes are close enough to each other so that next year you'll find it sprouting in other boxes as well. If you want to grow mint indeed, I would give it a corner far from other veggie boxes and flower beds and pray it doesn't take over the whole yard eventually

[@cds65]

You teach us how we may live diferent ✨🏳️🌻🇨🇴 taking Care of our own life

[@Anna-svala]

Wow! Such great fotos of your delicious food! Looking forward to your book! Lovely greetings to you and your little happy family ❤

[@user-fs6ou3fk9p]

Mint will take over as well as lemon balm. Yes, it's a great idea to have a seperate place for these things. Blessings to you all from Oregon in the USA. Family heritage is Norwegian. I also plant with my bare hands and enjoy wearing simple sandles. I feel closer to the earth and I understand that the natural things in the soil are good for our immune system. Your sweet son is wonderful. You will survive the colic. Breast feeding is truly a 24 7 job. My 30 year old had severe colic for three months and I also was in the hospital for an extended time with an infection. Our boys are such a joy. Be well. Oh dear, spare tires are a must. I'm so sorry, oh my, I'm sure you feel silly but you'll never make that mistake again. 😅Time for a rest.

[@ruthlundy4497]

Beautiful raised beds !! I hope your harvest is a plentiful one !!

[@corneliawindstroem]

It still amuses me how some words in Swedish are really close to the English words while others are oh so close to German (yeah it was the Ringelblume/ringblomma this time) just as a little fun fact for everyone.

[@judyhamilton9123]

Kale loving your videos. Thank you for sharing your life. Question- why do your dogs always have harness on? Beautiful garden.

[@SJC49]

How smart about the shape of the hole and the root growth. I will be trying that!

[@rstevewarmorycom]

14 m^3 is what Americans call about 6 cords. A cord is 8x4x4 feet.

[@airbian]

I think it's not too common these days that you watch KZbin videos like this in full length but I personally really enjoy keeping up with your growth, Kalle 💛 thanks for sharing your lovely little Story to the world in such depth. Have been sitting here every single minute of the video and I'm even late on other things now ^^ well.. priorities. You're an inspiration! Thanks, Kalle 🤙🏼

[@nane5159]

I'm so happy to see you three so happy and safe and sound. Kalle: yes, Christine is doing a wonderful job, I know that too well because I raised two children myself - alone. But: you are also doing a wonderful job, because without you Christine wouldn't be able to look after your little son with such concentration. You are all wonderful!!!! ❤ All the best to you in the north of Sweden from the south of Sweden. Diane

[@lisawittlinger96]

KZbin definitely didn’t tell me this video is out! Never missed one before so thanks for the reminder post :)

[@TheEagle006]

I think now that you have excess water pressure from your water well, or stream, you could connect a generator that uses that pressure to convert it to electricity and power an electric cooker, and save the wood for winter

[@chrickolinahandmade]

This is how you remember which way to pull: Righty tighty, lefty loosey. I use this all the time 😃

[@annelandry6853]

Why are you not carrying a spare tire,epecially in rural areas?

[@melindataljaard2753]

Wow, how nice of you to treat Christina. Beautiful. And now you are parents. Your doing a great job 😊. Thank you for this lovely update. Greetings Melinda 👋🏻 🎉

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Thank you Kalle for another gorgeous video - you have more patience than anyone I know - peace and happiness.

[@jessicaw87]

Kalle du borde få med stomp-bröd i receptboken 🙏🤩 På Farfars vis åt man stomp och messmör men det går ju att variera 😂 tack som alltid för trevliga videos!

[@meg7046]

Such a beautiful peaceful life you guys live 🥰 Congrats on your son!! 🩵💙🩵

[@KalleFlodin]

Thank you ❤️

[@ThunderPants13]

The wood dough roller is called a rolling pin in English.

[@cindyblair1283]

Precious moments with your beautiful family❤ This fits like a perfect puzzle! May God bless you both every day and every moment. The garden looks magnificent. Thank you so much for sharing such a personal part of your life with all of us. With love always 🇺🇸

[@MedinaJones-j1t]

Kalle it’s always a joy to watch your progress on the cabin!! You and Christine have made a lovely, peaceful home for your family!! Watching your videos definitely helps calm me when I’ve had a hectic day!! Sending you, Christine and your beautiful baby boy lots of love and prayers!! Blessings to you all- from the US(Illinois)😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏

[@mariamacdonald1007]

Dragon in Swedish is Tarragon in English. I use Tarragon in very tasty chicken dish with cream and Parmesan cheese. I love the taste.

[@bs6281]

If you want to contai mint! Some plant it in pots inside the garden bed

[@marieneergaard4845]

Vilken ljuvligt fin fisk

[@lifeof_guy]

Very nice and relaxing video 😀 And at least I know one of the cooking book dishes is very very tasty 😋

[@KalleFlodin]

Thank you Guy 🥰 Oh yes, that's right!

[@amstergal]

Such an exquisite video the way you shoot, (like babies feet in the sox), and also the food photos your friend created with everything so beautifully arranged, I love how you (all) think in terms of cozy.. lovely.

[@maryannaarnold3817]

Hi Kalle and Christine, thank you for sharing your experiences with us! Kalle, I like your story about saying different fruit tree names to your son and he smiled at "Plum" tree. I grew up with many different variety of fruit trees and have very happy memories enjoying the raw fruit and also fruit pies and cakes. Wishing you many happy hours together! How is your indoor bathroom in your main house coming along?

[@amandam4325]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us 🙏

[@ericabellew8809]

The plum tree! That’s so precious ❤

[@bettygriffin9181]

Kalle remember: Righty tighty, Lefty loose. I always have to say that when I putting on or removing a bolt. Cheers

[@d.freeman53]

Beautiful video, thank you! Congratulations on new son!

[@kelliepineda9822]

plumbing n apricots grow well together

[@cindygagnier2250]

How do you keep the animals from snacking on your plants? I don't see any fencing and it's pretty low to the ground.

[@my-mysknitsaloon]

Vilket avsnitt, fyllt med allt man kan önska sig ; go'fika, flugfiske, plantering, riktig pizza och gulliga babysar. Tackilitack Kalle med familj.🦋🌱🤍

[@helmafotografiegrafik8681]

Thanks for this calming, beautiful video. It's very hard, not to get hungry watching all the delicious food you make. 😉

[@lydialemaster6851]

Wow I’m actually excited for the book

[@jessicat2519]

Åh, vad bullarna ser goda ut!!

[@mjmomo541]

Such a wonderful video! Your happiness is contagious throughout the screen, Kalle! However, much appreciated that you show the hard times as well! Lots of love from Germany to you and your family! P.S. Very excited for your e-book!

[@jessicawinstone8331]

Nice video. Lot's going on...came together really well. Good work!

[@manuela2671]

What a great idea the cook book. And beautiful photography 🌻✨️

[@SJC49]

Will you let us know when your cookbook is available?😍🇨🇦

[@MillenialHomesteader]

Kalle, I love your videos! They are so relaxing and informative, this is what I hope to achieve on my channel one day 😊

[@asahallberg-vonde2029]

Thanks i do think you have to go fishing by rain. Even thou that the sun pretty nice is🌞

[@an67481]

This is such a good video, only ten minutes in, I can tell already 😊😊😊

[@KalleFlodin]

Aw, thank you so much for saying that 🥰