Hello four- and two-legged friends! I hope you’re having a fantastic week. It’s super humid here today and my hair is just frizz-city. Add to that the fact that I’m in heat and no dogs in our neighborhood seem to want to help me soothe my itches (or mom runs them off) and I am […]

As I mentioned on Monday, our trip to Hamburg this weekend was really fun. And although we missed the munchkin, she was having a great time at home with Oma and Opa. Apparently Ayla was the only one that did some pouting. When we got to the airport in the morning, the first thing that […]

We’re back from Hamburg and what a weekend it was. We saw the city in a whirlwind of fun, food and lots of laughs…and it was really great to finally meet so many of the people I’ve conversed with over the years via our blogs. I’ve got a bunch of photos to share and will […]

Those who know me well, know that I tend to be a little bit obsessive compulsive when it comes to certain aspects of my life. I almost wish I could say it’s in all aspects of my life, because our house would probably be a lot more clean and organized then…but I suppose if I […]

Plant and Soil Care When you’ve worked hard all spring and summer to cultivate a beautiful flower or vegetable garden, it can be tough to see the growing season winding down—especially if you’re a beginner outdoor gardener who’s been enjoying their first year of green-thumbed triumph! Fortunately, if you take proper care of your plants […]