Crafts

The Ultimate DIY Advent Calendar Guide

Christmas may still be a month away but as Michael Bublé slowly defrosts across the pond, it’s time to start planning one of the best parts about Christmas: Advent Calendars…. Read more

Halloween Crafts

Halloween Food Crafts

There are so many things to love about Halloween—the costumes, the decorations, and most of all, the food! These Halloween food crafts are perfect for getting you into the Halloween… Read more

Things to Do When You Can’t Go Anywhere

Story by Aaron T. Grogg Edited: April 14, 2020 Feeling trapped in the house?  Need something to distract and entertain you? Well we have a couple lists for you, from… Read more

Survival Guide to Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day Ideas to Surprise Your Loved One

Do something special for your loved one, we have plenty of ideas for you…

Super Simple Swaps to Reduce Waste

With our planet slowly falling apart, we see words like ‘zero waste’ and ‘sustainability’ floating around the internet and feel guilt-tripped by people with 2 oz. waste jars that hold… Read more

Wafer Muffins – A Twist to Your Regular Muffins

Story and photos by Corinna Pongracz Muffins are simply great. They’re made quickly, there’s tons of versions and kids just love them! The best thing is that muffins are so… Read more

DIY Bookmarks for Page Corners

Story and photos by Corinna Pongracz Are your little monkeys bookworms as well and can’t get enough of reading? Or maybe they’re still too young to read themselves but still… Read more

No-Cook DIY Playdough

Make homemade playdough quick and easy.

Knit someone a gift this christmas

More DIY Christmas Gifts

Do you want to save money while also giving out meaningful Christmas gifts?

DIY Christmas Gifts for the whole family!

Making your own holidays gifts is not only a great way to save some money this time of year, but is a wonderful way to have some fun with your family!

Scrapbooking your time overseas

5 Scrapbooking Topics for Your Time Overseas

Five themes to consider documenting in a scrapbook for a future stroll down memory lane.

DIY Hooded Cape

Story and photos by Anna Foster Supplies: 3yds Felt Scissors Sewing machine or hand sewing needle and thread Ribbon This fun, hooded cape is perfect for the little Elf or… Read more

Autumn Window Sun Catcher

Story and photos by Anna Foster Age: 3-Adult Supplies: Water color Coffee filters Spray starch You can bring the fall colors inside this autumn with a fun all-ages craft. The… Read more

DIY Dreamcatcher

Story and photos by Corinna Pongracz The other day, my little honey came home from a friend’s place and was super excited about a dreamcatcher that she saw in her… Read more

DIY Paper Flowers

Story and photos by Corinna Pongracz As spring slowly transitions into summer and we get more sunshine, you don’t want to miss out on a colorful bouquet of flowers! This… Read more

Craft Projects That You and Your Kids Will Love

Do rainy days spell indoor doldrums for you and your kids? Here are two projects that help kids hone their artistic skills while having a ball.

Easter Market Michelstadt

Michelstadt Easter Market was the perfect way to ring in spring! It was not only fun and uplifting, but it could also thaw any inner winter chill that may have been lingering.

Wine Not Get Crafty?

Ladies, hear my call. Save. Your. Corks. It is a necessity, nay it is your duty, to collect enough wine corks to make one or all of these cute cra­fts…. Read more

Homemade Playdough!

Make homemade playdough quick and easy.

KidsKorner – August 18, 2017

Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on August 18, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.

KidsKorner – September 1, 2017

Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on September, 1, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.

KidsKorner – August 25, 2017

Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on August, 25, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.

KidsKorner – August 11, 2017

Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on August, 11, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.

Mal-Werk: Pottery Painting in Mainz

Get your artistic juices flowing with your family and friends at Mal-Werk! At this colorful café you can have a creative day with stencils, sponges, stamps, brushes and a rainbow of paint colors.

DO-IT-YOURSELF trade fair “kreativALL Wiesbaden” in Wallau Wiesbaden

The Do-It-Yourself public trade fair all about arts & crafts, design, handcraft, baking and cooking will be held from 17th to 19th February 2017 in the Messecenter Rhein-Main Wallau. TV… Read more

Scrapbook ideas for Thanksgiving!

A great scrapbooking idea for Thanksgiving is to create a recipe memoir, in the form of recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation.

Halloween Decorations

Easy Halloween Party Themes

With Halloween only days away, now is the time to act if you’d like to throw a Halloween party. Gather your closest family and friends and tell them they’re in… Read more

A Guide to Pottery Shopping in Boleslawiec

Boleslawiec, Poland is one of the favorite places for great Polish pottery deals. This article provides shopping for pottery guidance and suggestions of places to stay and dine.

Win Tickets to KreativALL Arts & Crafts Fair

“KreativALL Wiesbaden” is the Do-It-Yourself public trade fair all about crafts, design and cooking. Exhibitors will be presenting the latest products and trends and organizing various activities where you can join in and… Read more

Thanksgiving Scrap Booking Ideas

A great scrapbooking idea for Thanksgiving is to create a recipe memoir, in the form of recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation.

Arts, Wine and More

The quaint town of Zellertal is situated in Palatinate wine region. Toss in some art and food and you have the enchanting Zellertal Arts and Wine Market.

Start a Travel Souvenir Collection

Collecting momentos of your travels in Germany and other European countries is a fantastic way to savour the memories of your time in Germany as a family.

Kids Christmas Crafts

Here is an easy Christmas crafting project that any young kid can make – a wonderful holiday present for loved ones!

Christmas Crafting

This crafting project makes a lovely holiday centerpiece, and can be adorned with cut-up paper, ribbon, twigs or flowers.

Pottery in the Alsace

Pottery Shopping in Alsace, France

The Alsace region of France is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. It boasts of picturesque towns along the Alsatian wine route, with majestic castles and churches, romantic rivers,… Read more

Fine Bavarian Crystal Factory Outlet

The Nachtmann Factory Outlet is the premier crystal shopping destination in eastern Bavaria, in the quaint little town of Neustadt an der Waldnaab.

Glass Blowing in the Black Forest

Glass Blowing in the Black Forest

Visit Dorotheenhütte Glashütte in Wolfach, in the Central Black Forest for a free glass-blowing workshop, museum and fabulous glass shop.

Pretty Pumpkins

This year, my kids decided to forego pumpkin-carving on Halloween in lieu of making their own costumes. I was still determined to have a pumpkin display for my table without the mess… Read more

9 Homemade Gifts to Warm Your Holidays

I’m sharing 5 of my own DIY gift ideas, plus 5 others I found while sipping on some decadent Ultimate Hot Chocolate and clicking around the Internet.

Halloween Decorations

3 Last Minute Quick & Easy Halloween Party Themes

With Halloween only days away, now is the time to act if you’d like to throw a Halloween party. Gather your closest family and friends and tell them they’re in… Read more