Have you ever woken up after a great party (say a New Year’s Eve celebration) and realized that you were so wrapped up in the partying that you ended up with 4 half-empty bottles of champagne left standing around ? Or have you found a great deal on cheap sparkling wine but now realize that […]

With the current economic outlook seeming rather bleak for so many, we are all faced with hard decisions and tough times that don’t always put a smile on our faces. Regardless of where you live, it’s always important to support your local businesses. And right here in Berlin, I have seen 3 stores close down […]

Creating an entertainment budget may not be the most exciting thing that a family does together, but it can provide a number of benefits. Having an entertainment budget means not having to take money from other necessary areas to fund a restaurant meal, a night at the movies, a family bowling night or other fun […]

This past Sunday was the marathon in Berlin, and since Stefan had a few friends running in it, we went out to cheer them on. One in particular, Timo, is a really nice guy and an amazing runner who definitely falls into the professional category. But to be honest, his real passion for running lies […]

The bathrooms in our homes really can express a lot about us, and they are a room that our friends and family often get to see when they come to visit — especially  the guest bathroom. So why just settle for mediocre when you can really have fun and display an entirely unique and fabulous […]