Sometimes you just want something new to spice up the decor in your house, but you can’t find exactly what you are looking for. Never fear! Oftentimes, you can make adorable decorations yourself using supplies found at various discount and craft stores.
Whether you are homeschooling or sending your kids back to the brick and mortar building, they’ll need snacks, and lots of them! Kids are like mini garbage disposals, always hungry for more. Check out these snack ideas to curb your kids’ cravings.
Sometimes slaving over the stove for hours just doesn’t sound like much fun. Bust out the crockpot and have dinner ready to go when the family comes bursting through the door with cries of “I’m hungry!” Check out these recipes to get started.
Amidst the chaos of PCSing, it can be difficult to prioritize “green” habits in the home. For a couple weeks or months, many of us are simply trying to get settled and get through each day.
While changing leaves might be the most visible herald of autumn, there is another staple of the season that really shines—pumpkins! For all things pumpkin, your best bet is turning to a farm in Maßweiler, Hitscherhof.
I wasn’t surprised when I opened the blinds to reveal another wet, gray morning. Dark skies and drizzling rain for what felt like the thousandth morning in a row.
Back to school! These three words can inspire joy or terror in the hearts of students everywhere. No matter where on the fence a kid may sit in this regard, it’s a rite of passage they all go through. And one of the biggest transitions a child experiences is entering the first grade.
Running around Europe for the past few years has given me some incredible opportunities to try some truly amazing food. From the sweets in France to the savory sandwiches in Portugal, I have zero regrets about eating my way through many of the countries.
My first encounter with the FKK lifestyle in Germany came about while on a bike ride. Deep in a forest several miles east of Darmstadt, I was taken aback to find myself cycling past a man making his way along a shady path, wearing nothing more than sandals and a backpack.
After a recent trip to Greece, we, of course, came back wanting to recreate some of the dishes we tasted while we island-hopped: souvlaki, spanakopita and Greek honey with yogurt.
You’ll find plenty of cafés scattered across almost every town in Germany. On any given afternoon, you’ll likely discover them bustling with people sharing a tradition that’s become a core of everyday German life.
Often times we logically think our first stop for over-the-counter medications should be a retail store - The Exchange or the Commissary. We tend to skip over preventative care products because we don’t want to spend the money.
Fresh air, sunshine, brisk exercise and a heart-to-heart chat with your dearest friend are just a few natural remedies we can always lean on to boost our morale. Herbalists have another trick up their sleeves—turning to the healing and soothing properties of plants.
