I don’t know about you, but I am a huge fan of big bowls of veggies over rice. I feel like I am putting something really healthy and nourishing into my body and it’s also delicious. This is why I have to share this easy, super-yummy recipe with you. We’ve been...
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If you are new around here (and didn’t read the sidebar information carefully), you might have missed the fact that I am originally from Germany, but have lived in California for a long time now. 15 years (give or take a few months during visa renewals and such) to...
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Hi guys, how was your Labor Day weekend? Ours was pretty low-key (overall). We didn’t really go anywhere and didn’t attend any BBQs (is that a Labor Day thing? I saw a lot of advertisements for BBQ stuff before this weekend), but I since I get (most) Fridays off, I was lucky...
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I swear, it feels like I am writing these “welcome to a new month”-posts faster and faster. August is over and done with, a new month awaits. The year is literally flying by and I am holding on for dear life. The days are perceivably getting shorter again and I...
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I never had the ambition to participate in a running race. I am still a little bit surprised myself that I signed up for and finished my first half-marathon a month ago. If you had told me this two years ago, I would have laughed in your face and called...
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1. J actually found these Blowfish Bungalow Sandals for me online and asked me to get them. I honestly thought I had enough sandals, but since I liked the look as well and they were very affordable, I did order them and I am so very glad I did. They look...
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In honor of my love for the National Parks and the outdoors, I’ll be running a virtual 10k this weekend organized by VRC. There is still time to join me, if you’re up for it. I am usually not a huge fan of virtual races, but the t-shirts + medals...
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so excited because it’s my nephew’s first day of school today. I can’t believe he’s 6 and ready to start school already. He (and my niece both) are growing up too fast. Slow the heck down. sad that I can’t be in Germany right now to be part of the...
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