Living in Southwest Florida, stinging insects like mosquitoes and no-see-ums are a VERY real problem, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors like we do. Although the local county sprays for these pests on a regular basis, people who are just a bit sweeter than...
As you've likely heard by now, Stefan and I started running a little over a year ago, and already have our first marathon behind us, along with several half-marathons and other various races and long runs. One thing that you really have to keep in mind when you do...
There are certain things that one goes through life, never to be without. For most people nowadays, that includes a smart phone and an ATM card. And in your home, there are many things you never seem to be without either. Like a microwave. I can't remember ever living...
Have you ever been walking across the living room floor and felt that sharp, shooting pain that only a Lego block can give as it grinds into your foot? All of us parents have been there at least once in our lives...and each and every time you probably vowed to toss...
Before we got this whole move to Berlin started, I was contacted by Skyhorse Publishing about receiving a few books of theirs for review. I've read several of their homesteading books (including The Joy of Hobby Farming) in the past and really enjoyed them, so the...
Cookbooks. It's one of those things in life that you either seem to be addicted to collecting...or you don't. I'm definitely a fan of collecting recipes in many different formats. And cookbooks will always be a favorite since you can browse through them, bookmark your...
Growing up as a child in America, the majority of my favorite treats came out of plastic packaging. We were all being fed Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Oreos and more on a regular basis -- but at that point, they weren't nearly as full of modified starch and corn syrup (or we...
Several years ago, I got one of the most wonderful Christmas gifts ever from my in-laws. If you saw the title of this post, you've probably already guessed what it was -- a KitchenAid Pro mixer. And if you've got one yourself, or ever seen one of the Pro or Artisan...
About four years ago, I decided that I wanted nothing more than a really nice pasta machine for my birthday. Yes, I am one of those practical gift kinda girls. While I love the romantic stuff and things that sparkle, I also fully appreciate a gadget that I can...
I have been looking for a camera bag for a few years now...basically ever since I got my camera and lenses from Stefan. First I was using his old camera bag, but it was a bit too big and just not very practical since it always seemed to be falling off my shoulder and...
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