I admire Akirah for writing openly about marriage being not what she thought it would be. I think we can learn from being honest. My friend Ashley also writes very honestly about her struggles as a new mom of two. If you’re a mom (and even if you aren’t), you need...
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I know far too many people to count who are dealing with depression or other mental health issues. Compassion is key to end stigma. On Robin Williams, health advocacy, and small gestures of comfort Another good piece on the topic by my friend Kaci: On Depression . This is my poison: Avocado...
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… because it was so wonderful (oops, I did mention it one more time). Highlights from the World Cup (German edition)! I know I have a lot of readers that like to travel as much as I do… here are 24 travel tips what will change your life forever. Are you a procrastinator?...
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6 ways to help spring clean your finances. Do you do these things? There surely is some truth to these: Being 30 means… 18 cool Internet tricks you didn’t know about. Ahm yes, there is always more to learn. Some of these are really handy! If you know me...
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My friend Ulli wrote an important piece about compassion, understanding and not judging people: The light some don’t find. I loved this list of 10 life lessons to excel in your 30’s and wholeheartedly agree. This is some great advice. It’s all about the attitude! Let Alexandra tell you Why you’re a big...
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My friend Ulli, fellow German US-expat currently residing in England, is blogging again and I highly recommend you check out her new digs. This week, she wrote about the 5 love languages and it something I find highly interesting. Have you read the book? Have you ever wondered about any...
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If you’re watching “GIRLS” on HBO, you probably have seen more of Lena Dunham’s naked body than you expected. At first, the seemingly superfluous nudity threw me off a bit. Not in the “why the hell is she naked kinda way”, but just because it was unexpected. It’s not something...
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I am guilty of using the snooze button, but here is how the snooze button effects your sleep. Fear Choice vs. Love Choice, which will you choose? This is so simple and true, but I sometimes need to be braver. 10 eating rules most French children know (but most Americans don’t)....
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