Combining Christmas Traditions

    Combining Christmas Traditions

    Over the last few years, Stefan and I have been trying to sort out exactly how Christmas should best approach. When you come from different countries with different backgrounds, it can be tough to determine whose traditions win out and how you want to present the...
    Spend a day at the races

    Spend a day at the races

    Do you have family coming in from out of town that you just aren’t sure how to keep busy over the holidays? Maybe you can send the off to the racetrack for an afternoon of fun and excitement. Today’s guest post provides a great alternative from the usual...
    Does Your Family Know What to Do During These Five Emergencies?

    Does Your Family Know What to Do During These Five Emergencies?

    Here in Southwest Florida, it’s important that families have a hurricane preparedness plan in place to make sure that if and when a storm hits, we know what to do. There are things we keep on hand that can be used in an emergency, like water, LED flashlights and...
    Create your own advent calendar

    Create your own advent calendar

    Advent calendars are extremely popular in Germany, especially ones filled with small chocolates and small toys. But for the last few years, I have really been wanting to break away from the candy and toy centered calendars and explore something more heartfelt and...
    How to get kids to eat vegetables

    How to get kids to eat vegetables

    Every parent and adult knows that sometimes it’s really difficult to get your kids to eat vegetables.  One of Mackenzie’s favorite foods is broccoli and she devours salads. But not every child is the same. Studies show that most children do not get enough...
    Do It for Momma: Helping Her Kick the Smoking Habit

    Do It for Momma: Helping Her Kick the Smoking Habit

    Today’s guest poster is sharing a post from her heart since she’s been helping her mom kick an expensive, nasty and life-threatening habit. After watching my husband beat his own smoking addiction last year, I know just how difficult it can be to stop. But...