Have you been running around a lot more often these days? Are you starting to feel more uptight and stressed than usual? Then today's guest post is for you! Gemma, the auther, is a working mom of two who often finds the work/life balance difficult to manage. For her,...
The importance of life insurance coverage for the whole family can’t be denied. You never really know what is going to happen in life and when things may take a turn for the worse. LIMRA’s Life Insurance Barometer Study 2013 reveals that 85% of the respondents agree...
Going to the dentist can be scary for anybody of all ages - especially kids. After all, kids listen to everything we say as adults. They know that a dentist visit can occasionally be painful. However, not going regularly can make those visits even more painful then...
Losing a member of the family is never easy and this week we had to part with a pet who has been part of our family almost since day one. When Stefan and I started dating back in March of 2000, we knew very shortly after meeting each other that things were going to...
Whether you're interested in doing your part to save the environment or just want to cut household costs, a green car may seem like an attractive option. There are numerous eco-friendly cars to choose from these days, as more and more consumers purchase vehicles with...
There are few things in life that can teach more responsibility than having a pet, no matter what age you are. In fact, one of the first things Stefan and I had together were our two cats -- and we even had Ayla for 2 years before Mack came along, always telling...
This weekend was the end of an era, so to speak. After being "That crazy couple with the old farmhouse outside Frankfurt and huge dog" for the last 6+ years, we have now become "That couple that moved to Berlin." Although we have enjoyed living in Berlin for the last...
Almost every child seems to go through a stage in their life where they want a fish for a pet. And parents want to indulge their children and give them a lesson in responsibility at the same time. But there is a lot more to allowing the child to take care of a fish...
After living here in Berlin for several months, we have realized more and more that we truly don't need a car of any kind 98% of the year. Yes, there are a few instances when it makes life much easier (like furnishing a new apartment or when you're decluttering a lot...
I'm feeling a bit under the weather today and it's snowing...again. So since I can barely even think straight, I thought I would pull out an old post that is so perfect to combat the numerous colds that have been going around. When the weather starts to change or new...
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