Can you feel the Made in Germany giveaway creeping closer? April 9th and 10th will be here in no time. I can sure feel the excitement! Or maybe it's just the love I have for the designer I am showcasing today, intermingled with the excitement about the weekend finally...
Because we're living in Germany, getting mail from America is not always as easy or quick as it may seem. We decided several years ago that having a box at a mail forwarding company would be a very wise choice, even though it can get costly. But when we have the urge...
At 2:15 this morning, Stefan and I both sat upright in bed and asked, "What the hell was that?" The sound of crushing, twisting metal on the street below our bedroom window was unmistakable. But we never could have anticipated what the situation would look like when...
Germans take trash VERY seriously. One of the first things we were told when we moved here is that we better pay attention to what we are throwing away and where we put it, or we could get ourselves into trouble. Now after dealing with several government employees who...
Although we've lived in the Frankfurt area for almost 10 years, we haven't seen too many of the parks, museums or other sights of the city. I guess we were usually too busy trying to get away from Frankfurt since we were commuting to work there every day (and Stefan...
I was really amazed at home many expats popped up last week to comment on their fears and facts about trips to the Metzger here in Germany. It seems like every time I turn around, there are more and more American expats here in Germany. 😉 Now for those of you that...
I'm going to my first Tupperware party this afternoon. I have to admit that it will be my first, ever. And I'm a bit scared about what I might be inclined to buy. Our neighbor across the street is hosting the party and her daughter is the same age as Mack. In fact,...
About a month ago, I got a great question from a reader who has been living here in Germany for about 1.5 years but had not yet been brave enough to take a trip to the local butcher. Trust me, I'm not passing judgment...because it's a hairy situation and I wouldn't...
I know I haven't mentioned it much at all so far this year, but I am putting together a HUGE giveaway for NOH readers for the second weekend in April. The theme is Made in Germany and I thought it might be fun to give you a sneak peak at some of the fun and practical...
This past weekend was absolutely gorgeous here in Germany. It's been in the 50's and the sun was shining brightly on Sunday, not a cloud in the sky. It was a very nice break from the rain and gray skies we've been having...and which are typical of Frankfurt winters....
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