family & home
Sweets or Something Sour? Our Halloween in Germany
Now that both of our kids can walk and put up with some degree of shenanigans, we decided to do the full Halloween thing this year. Halloween is a holiday that was non-existent in Germany 20 years ago and has…
You Do WHAT With Your Garbage?! 40 Ways That European and American Homes Differ
Ever wondered about what it’s like to actually live, not just vacation, in Europe? Ever checked out details on an AirBnB rental or watched House Hunters International and been curious about more details? Besides a higher price tag, a reputation…
Growing Stuff as an Expat Gardener
You’d think a hobby or interest is a hobby or interest no matter where you are, but lest, even these can throw you for a loop of you live abroad! Anyone that really knows me knows I like to garden,…
The Babysitter Saga Continues: Jailbird…Really??
I don’t consider myself an unlucky person; I know some who do. Everything seems to go wrong that can for them, like Murphy’s Law. Maybe it’s not just luck, but I feel that in general I do plan for the…
Interview with a Babysitter
I have never had a managerial position, been a boss, or had to hire anyone before – until now. As a mom at home. We are luckier than some other expats I know who do not have any kind of…
What a Girl Has to do for a Corned Beef
A lot. Make it yourself, apparently. Like actually cure it yourself. Which requires a few hours of prep and about 10 days to marinate it, according to Google. Which will make it hard to have a traditional St. Patrick’s Day…
