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Putzfrau Power to the Rescue… A well-kept German Secret
We finally broke down and got a cleaning lady (Putzfrau in German… almost as good as “Ausfahrt.”). I wouldn’t say that I broke down; I have wanted one for about a year and had been casually throwing...
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Babies in Tights – Spring, Please Arrive Soon!
I seriously hope we’re nearing the end of Strumpfhosen season. Besides the fact that this pale momma needs some sun, I am done with squeezing my son into tights. Yes, boys (babies to toddlers) wear...
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Online Shopping Ain’t What It Used To Be
Kay jokes that I have ruined outlet shopping for him in Europe because US prices are so much cheaper. I can now safely say that he has ruined online shopping for me in Germany. I used to be the queen...
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US Consular Services in Germany – It’s not so lonely in here
Most often than not, a trip to the US Consulate can be a pain in the butt especially if you have to drive several miles kilometers to get there. There’s the making an appointment in advance, taking...
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Schlechter Geschmack?
After hanging up the phone Friday morning, Kay asked if I had a “bad taste top” his brother could borrow. This statement left me with more questions than I had answers. Me: What are you talking about?...
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How to Toilet Train in Germany
In just 13 easy steps or less, you too can be the proud parent of a potty trained toddler. (Steps have not been tested on a female specimen.) 1) Buy some form of a potty chair (or Töpfchen in...
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When Germans Visit America
I married a smart man… a very smart man (after all, he did choose to marry me, right?). Unfortunately he is not modest about his intelligence. And as such, I have no reservations holding back the...
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Cutting Out A Wedding Heart – Hochzeitsherz Ausschneiden
Monday was our second wedding anniversary, which means a little trip down memory lane (should you choose to walk with me). One of my favorite parts of our wedding day was the Hochzeitsherz...
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Irrland – The Farm-Adventure Oasis
If you haven’t learned by now, Germans are known for their environmentally friendly ways… So when I jokingly referred to Irrland as “green,” I was surprised that my partner disagreed. Last Thursday was...
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My Run-in with Karma
Technology has not been on my side recently; my camera battery went completely dead after only four pictures while away so you’re stuck with this one picture which pretty much has absolutely nothing to...
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