Here we go with our Ultimate European Bucket List! We’ll be living in Germany for three to four years (until 2024-ish), and our goal is to see and do as much as possible*. *I realize posting this now seems almost ridiculous since we’re all stuck at home, but one day we will travel again. And when that happens, we’ll be ready. This list is ever changing and evolving, and we’ll be adding to it and updating it as often… Read More…
Whether you simply love the idea of embracing social distancing, or you simply like having things come to you—what’s not to love about that? Here are five ways to get books delivered right to you. I’ve always been a reader, but I’ve upped my reading game the past couple years. This hobby makes me happy; it’s a fun way to escape and stretch my mind. Of course, the obvious ways to get new (to you) books are to check… Read More…
We needed a place to stop to stretch our legs on our way home after leaving Wernigerode. I looked up a few places and one caught my eye: Schloss Marienburg. It looked like a castle fit for a queen…and I was right! Trust me when I say that its fairytale-like characteristics did not disappoint. Since we’re suckers for castles, and this one opened right around the time we’d be driving by, it was perfect timing. Even better: we could… Read More…
Are you being stationed at RAF Molesworth soon? This guide from a military spouse has everything you wanted to know, but didn’t know where to ask! If your family just got word that you’re heading to RAF Molesworth in Huntingdon, United Kingdom, 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… Read More…
At the beginning of 2021 we set a goal to create, cook/bake/make, and eat our way through every recipe in Cravings: Hungry for More by Chrissy Teigen. We picked this book because the recipes not only look delicious, but because they seemed easy enough to make, our kids have the potential to actually try them, and there are a few that will push us out of our culinary comfort zones. While I’d love to share the actual recipes with… Read More…
How’s your mood lately? Are you hot and cold? Maybe you’re up and you’re down. Or perhaps you’re feeling sweet, but also a little feisty? I get it. These days I’m a little bit like a Katy Perry song, too. That’s why we whipped up with this sweet and spicy Valentine Charcuterie Board. It’s the best of both worlds all in one place. Plus, you can’t go wrong with a meat and cheese board. Ever. Plus, I’ve got not… Read More…
One of my goals this year is to keep better track of the books I’m reading…and what I thought of them. But hear me loud and clear: I’m not a book reviewer. I think there are people who excel with sharing more in-depth thoughts when it comes to what they read. I read books as part of a way to “fill my cup,” and typically I either like them…or I don’t. I’m also always super nervous about giving away… Read More…
We’ve discovered some pretty cool things here in Germany, and I’m excited to share some with you every once in awhile. If you’ve traveled abroad, or maybe even lived in Germany before, maybe these will seem pretty minuscule, but they’re exciting for us, which makes them pretty cool…pretty cool, indeed. Plus, who knows; maybe you’ve never seen some of these and they’ll become your new favorite things, too! So without further chit-chat here are…. Cool Things in Germany (Part… Read More…
I share a lot over on the little squares on Instagram, but wanted to give a more in-depth update for things happening over here. Don’t be fooled by all the travel posts that have been and will continue to pop: we’ve been stuck at home since October, 2020, only going outside for walks, geocaching, or to let the kids get their wiggles out; to get groceries, and for work (for my husband). That’s it. No other shopping (other than… Read More…
Just in case you think moving to another country on the military’s dime is just a free ride to hang out in a foreign land, you might want to think twice. Hopefully this post will give you some tips on how to save a dime or two if you’re looking to save some money when you PCS overseas with the military. While moving overseas with the military is still substantially cheaper than moving on your own, there are still… Read More…
