So, you’re moving to Germany? Awesome! As everyone will probably tell you: you’re in for a fun adventure, and this post will give you a few tips on how to make those first couple weeks a little easier for you. I took some notes when we first arrived about things that would be helpful to have before you move to Germany (or as soon as you get out here) so you can have them right away. Obviously you won’t… Read More…
I can’t wait to start sharing info about our trip to Wernigerode, Germany. But before we dive into those adventures, I want to tell you about where we stayed: a great family-friendly Airbnb in Wernigerode. Because sometimes finding a place to rest your head is half the battle of actually picking a location to visit, right? Honestly, finding this spot was the #1 reason why I picked Wernigerode for our trip. Feeling lost on where to go, I started… Read More…
My favorite part of pumpkin season isn’t the lattes or carving pumpkins. It’s eating the delicious seeds nestled in the pumpkin guts. I decided to skip the oven this year and make my pumpkin seeds in the air fryer, and the results were perfect! I’m sharing this “recipe” so when the time rolls around again next year I can remember how I made them. Our Air Fryer First things first: in order to make these air fryer pumpkin seeds… Read More…
I realized I haven’t shared very much about what life is actually like out here right now. Sooooo…how about an update! Just to remind you: we moved to Germany in June, 2020—during the Covid-19 pandemic, and things have been….different. What our “Culture Shock” Looked Like Thankfully, this isn’t our first time moving and living overseas, and I think that helped a lot with our expectations and culture shock. I’m also extremely thankful we had to quarantine for two weeks… Read More…
Let’s be real here for a minute: assuming Halloween doesn’t get cancelled this year…or that the Walking Dead doesn’t actually become a reality (because it is 2020 after all), you may need some cheap and easy trunk or treat ideas—for social distancing purposes. If you don’t want costumed strangers coming to your front door, maybe your neighborhood could organize a trunk or treat and you leave bowls of candy a nice, socially-distanced six-feet away from your car. That way,… Read More…
Every year I pull out all my fall stuff and I’m shocked that my mug collection is so sparse—and by sparse, I mean I only own two fall mugs. Clearly that needs to change. I just went on a fall mug spree and bought four, and I have more on my wish list. Five Fall Mugs That You Need in Your Life I know the title says five fall mugs you need in your life, but you’ll find more… Read More…
Finding a Pumpkin patch in Germany is almost like finding a needle in a haystack. You have to know someone who’s been to one, go to the largest one (which is too far away from us right now), or you have to keep a keen eye while driving around. Seriously, the few we’ve seen are nestled in someone’s “patio” within their home. So when I heard about Gertrudenhof just an hour away from us, we made plans and bought… Read More…
If we were living in a non-Covid world, this week would be balloon fiesta time, aka: the best nine days out of the entire year, which is why it’s so important for you to put the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on your bucket list ASAP. There’s magic in the air during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and since this year’s festivities were cancelled, that means all of my fun posts are on hold until next year since they’d be… Read More…
If your family just got word that you’re heading to Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, you’ve come to the right place. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill guide. You won’t discover what schools are the best, where you should live, or the best doctor. Instead, you’ll find things you want to know about like favorite day trips, radio stations, and all the yummy places to eat. First Things First: The Basics This Duty Station Spotlight is from Jessica, an Army wife… Read More…
One of the first things that springs to mind when I think about the Netherlands are beautiful “old-fashioned” windmills. And if you’re planning a visit to Kinderdijk with kids, then this is the post for you. The Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the best places to see some genuine, still-working windmills in Holland. Add this to your bucket list today! We were there over the summer, with three kiddos (7, 5, and 3), so here’s what… Read More…
