Lifestyle

Lovely Lumpia Recipe

Lumpia is a Filipino version of egg rolls and a popular Asian appetizer or side dish. It’s also a yummy finger food for any party!

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.

5 Tips For Decluttering For The New Year

If you can no longer move inside your closet or garage, it may be time to start polishing up on your organization skills.

New Year’s Eve Dinner Party Ideas

Dinner parties are a very sociable and fun way to celebrate any occasion and have become more and more popular at New Year

Dine like a King on Christmas Leftovers

Just because Christmas Day has come and gone, it doesn’t mean the wholesome good food that comes with it need go to waste.

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.

5 Core Strength Exercises

A strong core or core strength training is more than just looking good. A strong core will support your body when doing any kind of sport or movement.

Christmas Traditions in Germany

Germany’s association with Christmas is forged by its christian and predominately catholic religion. Let’s see how Christmas is celebrated in Germany…

Wiesbaden – Roman Spa Town

Wiesbaden is one of the oldest spa towns in Europe. Established as a Roman fort, today it’s a modern city that has lost none of its imperial flair.

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

Pumpkin & Coconut Casserole

Spiced Pumpkin & Coconut Casserole

Spice up the fall season with this delectable spiced pumpkin and coconut casserole dish.

Cakes & Sweet Delights in Germany

Cakes & Sweet Delights in Germany

Enjoy Germany’s sweet delights at a Konditorei or during Kaffee and Kuchen; a German social tradition.

Remembering Beautiful Babies – The American Kinderfeld, Frankfurt

Tucked quietly in the Frankfurt Main Cemetery is a small section with names of American babies on the headstones.

Shopping in Germany

Just arrived and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Here’s a few tips you need to know about shopping in Germany.

Labor Day Weekend

Fun Things To Do With Kids On Labor Day Weekend

Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with your family with our suggested activities.

Retirement Communities

Planning Retirement

You may be at the point in your life when you’re just about ready to retire and are seriously considering a retirement community as your next move. Here’s a few benefits…

The Danger of Hot Cars

The Danger of Hot Cars

Most incidences of death and serious injuries of babies or a dogs being left in a hot vehicle are not caused deliberately, but by a lack of awareness.

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Bad Dürkheim – Wellness, Wine and Nature

The spa town of Bad Dürkheim is one of the most beautiful areas of the German Wine Route. It’s known for wellness & health as well as wine and nature.

2014 Wiesbaden Weinfests

2014 Wine Festivals Near Wiesbaden

The Rhine and wine are inseparably linked to Wiesbaden, the Rheingau and the Taunus. So, enjoy a number of wine festivals that take place in this region.

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2014 Wein Festivals in the Pfalz

Right on your doorstep in the Pfalz region you will find a number of Wein Fests (wine festivals) taking place every weekend!

Stay Healthy Without Sacrificing Food

5 Tips to Stay Healthy Without Sacrificing Food

Stay on top of your health and fitness without sacrificing foods that appeal to you.

Cherry Berry on a Cloud Recipe

Cherry Berry on a Cloud is a great recipe to enjoy during the summer months and you can use fruit that you pick yourself from local farms.

Kids Dental

Children and Dental Problems

Dental care should ideally begin in early childhood in order to later avoid your kid’s visit to the dentist for serious dental problems.

Grilled Salmon

3 Recipes for a Low-Calorie Day

When trying to lose weight, watching your calorie intake is perhaps the easiest way. But you can make it through your entire day without going hungry.

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Look and Feel Your Best for Summer

It is possible to start losing the excess body fat sensibly by cutting down the carbohydrates, reducing sugar, and saying a big no to alcohol and soft drinks. And best of all by incorporating some some fast calorie burning food items.

Stay Healthy in Summer

Losing Weight is About Portioning

Lose weight the right way with lots of exercise and low-calorie, portioned meals.

Stay Healthy in Summer

Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle This Summer

It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the summer.

Coping with Trauma

How to Deal with Depression

Trauma can come from the stress of worrying about a love one, especially in military families.

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Vogelweh Girl Scouts Send Cookie Love to Kosovo

Deployed airmen and soldiers in Kosovo received a sweet treat from the Brownie Girl Scouts of Kaiserslautern/Vogelweh Brownie Troop 16.

Low Calorie Breakfasts

Low-Calorie Breakfasts that Don’t Taste like Cardboard

Here’s a few healthy and energy packed breakfasts to jump start your day and weight loss goals.

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Bond with the Locals: Play Cornhole!

Adjusting to a new country is hard. If you’re finding it difficult to bond with the locals try a game of cornhole!

Preparing for disaster

Developing an Effective Emergency Plan for Your Family

No matter where you live, a disaster or emergency can happen at any time. It is important that you develop a good emergency plan before disaster strikes.

Chicken Recipes

Making the Most of Chicken

Chicken has become one of the most used ingredients in cooking. You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to make your chicken taste great every time you cook it.

Geocaching

How to use your GPS for Geocaching

Geocaching is something of a virtual treasure hunt. A team of individuals work together in a specific geographic location to discover a stash.

Learn Germany Quickly

Learn German Quickly

If you happen to be living in Germany, then learning German (and helping your children to do so) can really help you get the best out of living here.

Writing Biographies

Writing Biographies

The passing of Justin Kaplan reminds me of my own failed attempts at biography…