THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. Growing up St Martin's Day or Martinstag was always the highlight in November in Germany. During this special German holiday, the most beautiful lanterns are on display in store windows and for sale inside. But I think my favorite memory is making them by hand... Continue Reading →

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. OPINIONS ARE MY OWN.  Let's talk pickle! I don't know how many times someone has asked me if my family or I hang a pickle in our tree during the Christmas time. Too many to count. It is supposed to be one of the 'old German traditions.' One that... Continue Reading →

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. OPINIONS ARE MY OWN.  Late October/early November marks the time when I pull out all of my decorations, clean all the things that I will needs for the holidays. Things get pulled out of closets, drawers, nooks and crannies. And my Christmas tablecloths or Weihnachtstischdeckchen are no exceptions. If... Continue Reading →

I have to be honest I never used to keep the pumpkin seeds after carving a pumpkin for Halloween. I used to just toss them into the trash to make the clean up process a lot easier. But I have come to learn to appreciate them! They are actually tiny, little things of goodness that... Continue Reading →

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. OPINIONS ARE MY OWN.  If you are like me, your closet is probably bursting at the seams right now. With all the new fall purchase additions, it is hard to navigate what is still inside and what is not, which top you still wear and which one not, and... Continue Reading →

This post may contain affiliate links. Opinions are my own.  We tackled our last minute Halloween prep today. This year marks the first year that we will be out and about trick or treating just like everyone else. Previous years we pretty much stayed home and handed out candy since my oldest wasn't really into walking... Continue Reading →