Every single morning before work, my husband slips on his shoes, tunes into a podcast, and hits the pavement for a jog. He clocks anywhere from three to eleven miles a day…like a crazy person. It was during one of those runs that he almost literally ran into Scottish Highland Cows in Europe. But let me back up… One morning he called me from his run—highly unusual since 97% of the time, he doesn’t have cell service since he’s… Read More…
If your family just got word that you’re PCSing to Patrick Space Force Base soon you’ve come to the right place. But 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. Meet Amber! This Duty Station Spotlight is brought to you by Amber, an Air… Read More…
So there we were, in Holland and cruising down little back roads in our Toyota Prius with all five of our noses practically smooshed against the windows, and our eyes as wide as frisbees. We were there for one thing, and one thing only: we were hunting tulips in the Netherlands. As soon as we pulled onto Goeree-Overflakkee, a small island off the west coast of the Netherlands, I turned the radio down low, and relayed our instructions one… Read More…
Yeah, you read that title right: you can actually see real live sequoia trees in Germany. Who knew?! One dark and gloomy day during our shutdown last fall, I started looking for cool and unique places to visit in Germany. After exploring places around us for day trips, I stumbled on the Kaldenkirchen Sequoia Farm not far from us. “Whaaaaat?” I whispered to myself. I wasn’t sure if I was reading what I just saw correctly. “Sequoia trees in… Read More…
I unintentionally slacked during March and only read two books, so I’m combining March and April reads into one post. Thankfully I picked things up in April (big time) and read six books! So, enjoy my thoughts on all eight below. By the way…Logan’s recently opened a book shop at home, so any time we want to read a book, we have to check it out from him. He’s already told me about 17 times that my books are… Read More…
If your family just got word that you’re moving to Pápa, Hungary, soon you’ve come to the right place. But 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, all the yummy places to eat, and more Meet Bri! This Duty Station Spotlight is from Bri, a pilot’s wife, mom of three,… Read More…
Taco meat is one of those things I make sure to always have on hand, because it’s so versatile and easy to turn into an awesome dinner. But if you’re stuck in a rut and not sure what to do with all that perfectly seasoned taco meat, hopefully this post will help with some ideas. While I love good ol’ ground sirloin, I also like to eat a little healthier, so I often use one pound of 99% fat… Read More…
I know it’s super easy to get your mom or wife a bouquet of flowers and call it a, “Happy Mother’s Day,” but let’s be real. She deserves an entire field of flowers and a whole lot more. I’ve searched high and low for some awesome Mother’s Day gifts that don’t suck and will fit for any “mom.” Whether she’s pregnant with her first baby, a “seasoned” mom, a grandma, or even a dog/cat mom, these mother’s day gifts… Read More…
I know what you’re thinking: “Tulip fields in Germany? Wait. Don’t you mean, ‘Drive to the Netherlands and see the tulips there?’” Nope! You can see rows and rows of gorgeous flowers during springtime right in Deutschland. Are these tulip fields in Germany as grand as those in its neighboring country? No. But they are just as pretty and fill that desire to see gorgeous blooming tulips right in Germany if you can’t make it over to Holland…or just… Read More…
I give up. I have pandemic fatigue, and I’m straight up, officially exhausted. I’ve been fine with social distancing. I’ve been on board with wearing masks—including having my kids wear them all day at school. We haven’t seen family in 11 months, or friends in six months; the last time I shopped in a store for something besides groceries was November 2020, and now they’ve actually restricted us even more here in Germany. We live in a “tri-border” area,… Read More…
