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…
Ten years ago when we moved to Italy, I scoured the Internet for the coolest places to see in Europe. In my search, I found a photo of one single avenue in Germany where cherry blossoms bloom, creating an umbrella of pink, fluffy cherry blossoms that envelope the entire area. This cherry blossom street looked like a magical dream, and I needed to see it with my own eyes. We made plans to visit back then, but then life… Read More…
I know this is straying from my usual content, but it’s time I share my favorite spring and summer must haves. Warm weather is right around the corner (or maybe you’re already basking in it), and being prepared will go a long way in enjoying every minute of it. As a creature of habit (or maybe I should say, as someone who doesn’t stray from things she likes), you can rest assured that these are tried and true favorites…. Read More…
If your family just got word that you’re PCSing to FE Warren AFB and moving to Cheyenne, Wyoming, 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 Jessica! This Duty Station Spotlight is from Jessica. Not only is she… Read More…
![Shortly after I took this picture yesterday, the sky opened up and started dumping buckets on us.
The weather's been....interesting lately.
🌦️ On and off all-day rain, but when the rain subsides it's stunningly gorgeous outside.
And then we blink and it's gloomy again. 🤷🏻♀️
I mean, look at that pretty blue sky playing peek-a-boo next to the dark and stormy clouds. See what I mean?
The Germans have a saying, "there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing."
So with that mindset, we set out to see a town near us called Thorn.
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This cute town is only 25 minutes away, and walking around was delightful...until it wasn't, because of said rain 🌧️.
Getting out the door with three kids is no easy feat, y'all, and even though we thought we were good and had everything, we forgot to pack one (or five) key things.
Any guesses what we left behind sitting by the door?
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🤦🏻♀️ Umbrellas. ☔☔☔☔☔
And the kids, who will literally roll around in dirt and mud and beg us to let them fill the inflatable pool up when it's freezing outside, acted like they were on the verge of melting. 🙄
So we cut our losses and vowed to return to see more of Thorn another day.
👉 I know it's cliche to talk about the weather, but how is the weather where you are? I'm 100% ready for more consistent sunshine ☀️!
p.s. 😍 Peep the hearts on the shutters in the top right window. it's the little things, ya know?
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