As you probably know, I like to focus on the positive in life and on this blog. But sometimes, before you even know what is coming, life smacks you in the forehead and lets you know that despite all your planning, sometimes you just don't have the upper hand. In 2006,...
A lot of people want to be in control at all times and want to be on top of everything. Sometimes though, there are just little things in life that are difficult to control and we find ourselves frustrated, irritated and at times we get to the point of being angered...
There are all sorts of great apps out there these days that can improve your quality of life with very little effort. Evernote is one of my favorites (as you probably know) but another great app out there today is called Dropbox, and it can make file sharing...
When women become moms, a lot of thing in their life changes. Everything else seems to take the back seat, as the family (and especially the children) now become the priority. You may think that being a wife and mom is an easy task when actually, it’s as demanding a...
Many people use to-do lists on a regular basis, but they don't always end up actually accomplishing on the tasks on the list. Do you end up putting way more on your daily lists than you can actually accomplish? Look back to the time when you yourself came up with your...
Last week, I was talking about the things I accomplished in 2012 here on NOH and within my family. I have to say it was an incredible year with lots of changes in so many aspects -- but so far, all of them were absolutely wonderful and seem to have been the right...
For parents there are few things more stressful than trying to persuade your children to tidy up their bedrooms. Despite the inevitable feeling of swimming against the tide, getting in amongst the mess and organizing the kids' room can really make a difference. Be...
For the last while, I have been on the lookout for a good hat. Something that I could use in cooler weather to keep my hair put -- and that just looks good on me as well. And since yesterday was "Hat Day", I thought it would be a good time to tell you about my latest...
If you're a fan of NOH on Facebook, you might recall this rather unpleasant photo I posted a while back: Yes, I am a complete and total clutz, and managed to drop my phone, screen first, onto one of the many patches of cobblestones around Berlin. Needless to say, that...
As you have probably heard by now, I recently became a running junkie. It all started rather innocently, when my dear husband suggested we run the Berlin Marathon in 2013. Together. Which was kinda funny at the time because I don't run. Ever. In fact, I thought I...
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