18: Summer tales II – Napa Valley
I am recapping the wonderful times that I had with my family here in the States this summer. See all related posts under the category: summer tales. Today (7/12) we left San Francisco to head to...
Category: NaBloPoMo
17: Review | Fitbit One
Remember when I asked about opinions on fitness trackers a couple of months ago? To be honest, until a few months ago, I didn’t even ever wanted one. It seemed like a lot of money...
16: On blogging
{unsplash.com} Is there a better time to write about the state of the blogosphere than during National Blog Posting Month? I don’t think so. Especially when so many people claim that blogging is dead and...
15: November Link Love
It’s time to round up my favorite reads and links from this last month. Enjoy! Everything doesn’t happen for a reason. “Some things in life cannot be fixed. They can only be carried. ” THIS! If...
14: Daily life | The (little) cost of homemade bread
I’ve often lamented the fact that what I miss most about Germany (besides family and friends, obviously!) is freshly baked, whole grain bread with a crunchy crust and a soft, dense texture inside. You just...
12: Review | Planner Addict Box
I have a thing for subscription boxes. It’s nice to get a little surprise package with goodies in the mail. As you know, I’ve tried out beauty boxes before, but I’ve never signed up for...
10: Things you wouldn’t know: More German idioms
If you’ve been around for previous NaBloPoMo-years, you might remember that I’ve posted German idioms before. I am a language nerd, appreciate good grammar, spelling, and punctuation and mastering the art of a foreign language...
9: Daily Life | Grocery budgeting in California
I consider us pretty frugal overall. Or maybe frugal is the wrong word, but definitely cost-conscious. We live in a one-bedroom apartment (hopefully not much longer though, I need a craft room! Ha!), we only...