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Weekly Photo Challenge: Foreign
For this weeks challenge I happened to come across a twist of “foreign” on something that is familiar. We all remember the “play food” as a child. The German children get German food. Complete with...
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Grass Isn’t Always Greener
Not too long ago I was in the midst of a heated family conversation. The conversation was between the Aunts/Uncles/Parents and the Children/Cousins/Nephews/Nieces. This wasn’t your average talk about...
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Omi’s 88th Birthday and German Traditions
Back at the end of September ( I realize I’m behind in my blogging! Laptop issues, remember!!), Toblerone’s Omi celebrated her 88th birthday party! All her children and grandchildren went to a...
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Spice Gets Married!
Surprise!!!!! Toblerone and I are married!!! I know, you’re shocked…and wondering why I didn’t tell you, right? Well, this wedding we wanted to be simple and private. Something shared with family. We...
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2nd Annual Halloween Party
It came and went once again! Last year we decided to show the Germans how Halloween should be celebrated so we held a mandatory costume party! We invited maybe 8 people. Then this year we decided to...
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Raise The Roof
As I’ve mentioned in the past its common that the German people save up enough money to one day build a house of their own. Along with doing so comes more crazy traditions. Any reason to party right?...
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A German Thanksgiving
Phew! Thanksgiving in Germany….talk about an accomplishment! This year was the first year that I’ve been away from my family for Thanksgiving in my entire life! With keeping tradition…I decided to show...
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Mini-Honeymoon In The Alps
Toblerone got us a great gift for our mini-honeymoon and a combined bride’s gift. A trip to a 4 star spa hotel in the Alps! We went to the Panorama Hotel in Oberjoch and it was GORGEOUS! It’s a brand...
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Snowy Day Musings
People! Why do I feel like its been forever?! Oh that’s right…because it has! Shame on me for not writing more but you know how this time of year goes. It’s snows, we bake cookies, we eat cookies, and...
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The Right To Bear Arms? I Think Not.
Today in America was yet another tragic moment. Another school shooting. Another gun in the hands of a killer. Another tragedy. My deepest feelings go out to the families, children, teachers, emergency...
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A German Bucket List
The truth is, I’ve been in Germany for just a few months shy of two years and there is no telling when I’ll make it back to the states. Ill admit that lately I’ve become more accepting of the culture...
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German Bologna Phenomenon
Growing up whenever I went to my Grandparents house the first thing I did was run straight to the fridge and help myself to a few slices of German Bologna my grandma got from the deli. I can remember...
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A Tail Waggin Gift!
I’m obviously an insanely HUGE dog lover….ok well primarily a huge lover of my own puppy pants but canines are, in my mind, one of the greatest gifts a human could ever have. What I wouldn’t give to...
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A Hot Stone Evening
Last night we went to Toblerone’s brother’s apartment for dinner. Another couple joined and the six of us enjoyed a night with the hot stone. Indeed, at first I thought this was massage party…totally...
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Delicious Filet Mignon Dipping Sauce
I promise you’ll thank me later for this recipe. If you’re a big steak and potatoes kind of person then you’ll DEFINITELY want to try this out! Pairing this with any red meat would work but I used this...
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What’s In A Name
After almost 2 years here I think one of my top 5 issues is remembering peoples names. Sometimes they are just so different and for whatever reason, my brain just refuses to allow me to contain this...
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The German McDonalds Experience
I’m not sure why this spikes my interest so much but it just seems so fun to me that each McDonalds prepares food that is considered “normal” for the country it’s in. For Americans…it’s milkshakes with...
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Something Like Love
Happy (belated!) Valentines Day!! Here’s a fun fact: Did you know St. Valentine is buried in Dublin, Ireland?! Well…now you do!! I hope you all had a lovely day spending time with loved ones or taking...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Kiss
The Kiss! This was taken of my husband and I when we first started dating. This moment was captured at my brother’s wedding. I brought him there to meet the entire family! Not easy for a German man!!...
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The House Is On Fire
Your house is on fire….and you have 5 minutes to gather a few items. What do you bring with you? This was a test essay question at some point in high school. Could have been the NY regents…always a...
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