In case you hadn’t noticed, there’s a small event going on in Brazil this summer called the World Cup. We've already got the first times and dates for the Germany games in our calendar here -- the last of which is against the US. So you can be sure this major soccer...
Something that has changed a lot about Naples, Florida, over the last decade or two are the demographics. When I started visiting Naples in 2001 with Stefan, there were mostly retirees here and not much to entice young families to hang out or live here. But all that...
We all know that it’s vital for a child’s health and development that they leave home each day with (or are able to access at school) a nutritional lunch that they will eat and enjoy. However, as a parent of young children, one of the most difficult, and frustrating,...
You're not going to believe this, but I’m headed to jail! Wait, don't panic. Not to real jail. I’m actually going behind bars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association as part of the Naples Executive Lock Up on April 16th. While my actual incarceration is more than a...
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...
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 sight-seeing...
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...
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...
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 nutrition...
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 when the...
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