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An American in Germany: 7 Key Things that make grocery shopping easier
Here are 7 major lessons learned that can make shopping easier for a newcomer to Germany: 1. Plan to shop for only a few days at a time, especially for produce and meat. If you like prepackaged...
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My Child’s Unencumbered Sense of Personal Style
I’d love to open a children’s clothing store, especially after having a child with such a particular sense of style. I’m much more comfortable in muted neutrals so having a little girl who loves bright...
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The Perfect Valentine’s Day gift: I need a Wife!
I am a deployed soldier’s wife. I have been where he is (literally, except Kandahar is a lot stinkier than where he is now). I have barely registered Valentine’s Day this year…between birthday parties,...
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Addicted to colors: Totes of all shapes and sizes
I need help. I’m addicted to these wonderful reusable shopping totes that I’ve found in the local boutiques around here. I’m also a sucker for Eco friendly, reusable shopping bags. Ya, I had a ton of...
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Dating game: speed dating at the local cafe
So I’m sitting here in one of my favorite cafes in Mainz, awake. I’m looking at the menu holder when I notice a new advert card in front of the menu. “Pünktchen trifft Anton” Eh? Wazzup? Isn’t this a...
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Wine & Beer Review: Germany’s RS Silvaner, Schöfferhofer’s Hefeweizen Mix &...
We live in Germany’s famous wine region so there are hectares of vineyards just around the corner from our home. Small and large vineyards. Beautiful and gorgeous views as far as the eye can see. Each...
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A Cafe Mom’s Cure to writers block…people watch
Ok, I’m back at awake. I admit it. I am a Cafe Mom. I sit in a cafe and watch folks come and go. Sometimes I meet pals here. Most times, I come to escape into my private thoughts as I procrastinate on...
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Product Review: Germany’s BULL & HUNT TWENTY FIVE “KUHGLÜCK” Sherpa Leather &...
I recently went to Paris for the first time to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary. Although we lived in Europe and I notice that dark, conservative colors are standard for the cooler months, I...
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Product review: Essential oil emergency wallet
As we enter travel season by plane, train and automobile, I needed to decide how to transport my essential oils. It’s still allergy season for me here in Europe and as we cross country borders, I am...
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Modern Child Care, Mary Poppins and Tasha the Modern Nanny
Tasha spent a Saturday morning with us as her interview One of the biggest stressors in a working parent’s life is how to handle child care. Modern child care with busy households differ across the...
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