5 Great Family Activity Ideas

5 Great Family Activity Ideas

School is letting out and summer is upon us. You’ve probably already got a lot of events lined up to keep the kids busy. But if you’re looking for a few extra ideas to bring everyone together, get inspired by these 5 great family activity ideas that are...
Wild pantry ideas = more happiness

Wild pantry ideas = more happiness

We have a nice-sized kitchen in our condo and there’s even space for a Newfie to pass out in the middle of the floor. We like the layout and the fact that there are lots of cabinets, especially since we happen to own a lot of kitchen stuff. We like food and...

Sloppy joes. Slop-, sloppy joes.

Growing up, I can remember a few evenings when we “made it a Manwich night” and how quick, easy and good it was. Over here in Germany, you’re definitely not going to get your hands on a can of Manwich…but quite honestly, I wouldn’t want...
Is today the day to make a change?

Is today the day to make a change?

“Life,” my friend was saying. “Do you know what the hardest part is? It’s life. The hardest part of living is simply being alive.” The expression on his face said he wasn’t kidding. And I didn’t doubt for a minute that he was...
Visiting Bonita Beach Dog Park

Visiting Bonita Beach Dog Park

A few weeks ago, we decided to do something fun for Ayla as well as the rest of us, so we took a little drive to the Bonita Beach Dog Park. It’s less than 30 minutes drive from us (in off season) and a really cool place to go spend a morning, afternoon or whole...