1.) I’m in the middle of this book “Love the home you have” by Melissa Michaels and so far I really like it (especially since I’ve been trying to make peace with the home that we have right now). 2.) Trader Joe’s has these delicious German “Nürnberger” sausages and they’re like a...
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Today, my friend Kat is filling in for me while I am embarking on a road-trip down the coast with my family. Kat has been a dear friend and long-time favorite blogger of mine for years now. She’s a fellow German with a huge amount of wanderlust and she just recently made her...
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A while back, Elise shared a list of her favorite San Diego spots. I thought this was a great post for locals and potential visitors alike. I kept thinking that I should share some of the local goodness that Sacramento has to offer. Sacramento – as small as it might...
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hardly believing that my job woes are finally coming to an end. It’s been such a long time coming. I almost didn’t think I would see the day. feeling shitty because my best friend is going through a tough time and I can’t (physically) be there for her. I sometimes...
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This is a regular feature post on my blog. See the archives here. AWKWARD + Co-workers, who work in the same office suite, but never say good morning or good-bye when they arrive at/leave the office unless I say something first. What’s your deal??? + When you feel a slight summer...
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1. Visit the Grand Canyon + Antelope Canyon. My parents, sister, BIL + the munchkins will be arriving next week for a few weeks of play and fun! I know I must sound like a broken record by now, but I am just so excited. This is what happens if...
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My blog friend Lesley wrote an important post about how to treat homeless people when you encounter them. Honey lemonade anyone? – Perfect for the hot summer months! The Instagram webpage (which I hardly ever open, sadly) got a new pretty facelift! Why child-free aunties are amazing. Yup :) The Crossroads of...
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Yesterday, we had the first day of summer in the triple digits (102F). I know, living where we live, I should be very thankful for quite moderate temperatures in May and I knew the triple digits were coming sooner or later, but I am still not a fan. It’s just...
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Do you meal plan? Or are you ‘afraid’ to try it? Do you think it’ll be labor-intensive and boring? Believe me, I’ve been there. But hear me out. We started meal planning a long while (over two years?) ago. I was reluctant for a very long time to try it because...
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I can’t believe I can finally say this, but in three (hopefully) short weeks my family, as in my parents, my sister + BIL and the munchkins (!!), will be visiting and my excitement is practially through the roof. It’s been almost a year again since I last saw them...
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