Since the weather here has finally turned colder, we took the opportunity to finally go to the Christmas market in Frankfurt. We thought Mackenzie would enjoy the sights and sounds. But we didn’t count on the ENTIRE city of Frankfurt being down there at the same...
Believe it or not, next Thursday is Thanksgiving. Are you prepared? Thanksgiving can be an insanely stressful day for those doing all the cooking, but you don’t have to let it become your worst nightmare. With a little planning and the acknowledgement that...
Our Christmas menu, like New Year’s, is always a bit up in the air at this time of year. Last year it was fairly easy for us to decide because we wanted a Thanksgiving-style dinner since we skipped our Thanksgiving dinner last November. We figured it would be a bit...
I don’t know if I’ve ever posted forwards on this blog, nor do I intend to make a habit of it…but this rewrite of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” that I was recently emailed really got me going this morning. I generally avoid the topics...
I’ve always loved the idea of making your own Christmas presents for your loved ones. They just become so much more special than anything you can buy. In fact, I think we need some rules in this house which state that at least one of the gifts we give to one another...
The Oktoberfest is a big deal for most people in Germany, especially those living in Bavaria. We unfortunately don’t live in Bavaria but it’s still a big deal to us. The first year I had the privilege of attending was in 2000 when Stefan and I flew over...