Get (Purposely) Lost at the Three-Country Point
Have you ever been in three different countries at once? Earlier this month we headed to Vaals, Germany, aka the Drielandenpunt (“three country point), and we bounced around the exact…
The Kids
Things You Need for an Awesome School Lunch
I hate to put a damper on your summer, but school is (hopefully, maybe, kinda) starting soon, which means your daily grind will include making school lunch for your kid(s)…
Europe · The Kids · the Netherlands · Travel
Blueberry Picking in the Netherlands
This weekend we went blueberry picking in the Netherlands, and the coolest part is that it was only about 30 minutes from our guest house. We went to Oppe Boesj…
What it’s Like Flying During a Pandemic
I realize people aren’t traveling very much—if at all—right now, but I also know people are curious what it’s like, so I want to share our experience about flying internationally…
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…
The Best Books for Kids During a Deployment
If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re a parent who knows a deployment is coming, you’re in the middle of a deployment with little ones, or you’re an awesome…
New Mexico Scavenger Hunt Printable
This New Mexico Scavenger Hunt is just what we needed to break up our monotonous day. We try to get out of the house at least twice a day, since…
Europe · Living Overseas · Military · Our Home · The Kids
Our Favorite Books About Moving for Kids
Whether you’re PCSing with the military or moving across town, it’s a big, big deal, especially for kids. I rounded up our favorite books about moving for kids, especially for…
Deployment Goodbye: The Part Nobody Sees
This is the part most people don’t see. The deployment goodbye; the “see-ya-later” moments we try desperately to both rush through and cling to so we can move on to…