Grandma’s Gingersnaps Recipe
I originally published this gingersnaps recipe back in 2011, but it desperately needed a refresher (not on the actual recipe—that hasn’t changed—just the post itself. New pictures to come after…
Family
Our Favorite USEFUL Family Travel Must Haves
I’m so excited to finally share this list with you with our favorite useful family travel must haves for your next trip. I know there are tons of lists like…
Life in Germany: I Have Pandemic Fatigue
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…
What Life is Like Now in Germany
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…
House Hunting: Picking Our German Home
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been in our German home for a full month already. We’re settling in extremely well, and while it isn’t totally set up and ready…
The Day Before we Leave America
You’d think with a two-year notice that you’re moving to another country, you’d know everything about said country. But that’s the opposite case here; I have no idea what we’re…
Our Year-Long Deployment is Finally OVER
After 369 days away from us, my husband is back home from his deployment…and I can breathe again. I remember being so nervous for my very first homecoming. It was…
Things I Miss Because of Covid-19
There are a lot of funny Covid-19 posts going around right now—finding a way to laugh about sheltering at home makes us feel better about what a crappy situation we’re…
Good Friday and the Tomé Hill
There are certain traditions that stick with you, no matter how long it’s been since you’ve done them. And for me, Good Friday and the pilgrimage up Tomé Hill is…