Our "pantry" is a far cry from the one we used to have at the farm. There it was a fabulous walk in pantry with wrap around shelving. A dream to say the least. But here at the apartment, we downsized quite a bit. And we also had to get really creative. Since we don't...
A good friend of mine here in Berlin recently found out she was pregnant and it was rather unexpected news. It brought back a lot of memories of when we found out I was pregnant and that entire rush of thoughts that goes through your mind. Your pregnancy movies along...
There are more and more professional women that have now established their own families and have become moms. Being a mom doesn’t stop a woman from working a job. More and more moms have made the decision to work from home so that while they do their jobs, they can be...
In the advent of modern technology, there are many different types of home safety devices available in the market. As homeowners, we also want to be in the loop with all these devices to keep our homes functional and our families safe, which is why we purchase them....
After moving from the farm into our apartment here in Berlin, there are a few areas where we haven't quite found perfect harmony. Like the laundry room. Actually it's just the dryer closet since our washing machine is in the bathroom (where I actually rather like it...
Setting long-term goals is another way of planning for your future. You establish these goals so that you create a plan for your life in the years to come. It's a known fact that if set goals for 5 years, 10 years or even 20 years into the future, we're far more...
Before you turn around twice, wedding season is going to be upon us again. And if you're planning your own wedding right now, you know how difficult it can be to select a gift for your guests that won't be eaten in two seconds or become useless once it's taken home....
Many people use to-do lists on a regular basis, but they don't always end up actually accomplishing on the tasks on the list. Do you end up putting way more on your daily lists than you can actually accomplish? Look back to the time when you yourself came up with your...
For parents there are few things more stressful than trying to persuade your children to tidy up their bedrooms. Despite the inevitable feeling of swimming against the tide, getting in amongst the mess and organizing the kids' room can really make a difference. Be...
We've all been there. You plant some new flowers or delightful little seedlings in the ground, excited that the growing season is starting out and you'll soon have delicious fruits and vegetables ripening on the vine. You water them and make sure they are tucked into...
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