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6 Reasons to Visit the World’s Largest Pumpkin Festival
Don’t Miss the Annual Pumpkin Festival (Kürbisausstellung) in Ludwigsburg, Germany What better way to celebrate fall than to visit the world’s largest pumpkin festival in southwestern Germany? Blooming Baroque (Blühenden Barock), the gardens surrounding Ludwigsburg Residential Palace, is home to this annual event with over 600 varieties and over 450,000 pumpkins on display for all…
Read MoreCelebrate Advent with These Simple Ideas
Part 1: Your Kids Will Love These Simple Ideas to Celebrate Advent It’s that time of year again! Celebrate the Advent season with these easy, yet creative ideas. As your kiddos excitedly await Christmas morning, they will love having new surprises to open each day. Perhaps you are looking for something different than those traditional…
Read More40 Fun and Simple Advent Activities for Kids
Part 2: 40 Advent Activities That Your Children Will Love Are you looking for some new ways for your family to observe Advent this holiday season? If so, you are in the right place. I have 40 fun and simple Advent activities that your family will enjoy. First off, Advent is such a wonderful time…
Read More40 Popular Fillers For Your Advent Calendar
Part 3: Your Children Will Love These Advent Calendar Fillers The Christmas season is here! Now that you have your Advent calendar and some activities planned, your countdown will be complete with these Advent calendar fillers. Let’s finish up. Many of these popular fillers can be found at dollar stores or the Target dollar bins.…
Read MoreTips for Remote Learning During COVID-19
Easing the Transition to Remote Learning During COVID-19 As a former educator and homeschool mom, I have some pointers to share with you to help ease this transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. No doubt, COVID-19 has turned life upside down for you and for the majority of the population. We are forced…
Read MoreTake a Visit to Germany’s Bad Urach Waterfall
Bad Urach: Hiking, Waterfalls, & Mountain Views When we moved to the Stuttgart area about a year ago, one of the most commonly recommended places for us to visit nearby was Bad Urach, Germany. It took us over a year, but we finally set aside a day to hike and see the waterfall in Bad…
Read MoreSpend the Day at Lake Constance (Bodensee)
Switzerland’s View of Lake Constance (Bodensee) One early Saturday morning, my husband and I decided to jump in the car and drive to Lake Constance. Coming from South Florida, and having lived in Germany for over a year, our hearts were yearning for the sea. Our only goal in mind was to find the water.…
Read MoreThe Blautopf in Blaubeuren: A Visitor’s Guide
Spend the Day at the Blautopf in Blaubeuren Visit the small, picturesque town of Blaubeuren to see the pretty blue waters of the Blautopf. The Blautopf is a 65-foot deep natural spring connected to an underground cave system. Let’s take a look at what to expect when visiting the Blautopf in the charming town of…
Read MoreHöhenpark Killesberg: 6 Reasons to Visit
Take a Trip to Stuttgart’s Höhenpark Killesberg Are you looking for the perfect place to spend the day outside? Stuttgart has an exceptional place for you at Höhenpark Killesberg. Here you will find an abundance of activities for all ages with a lovely backdrop of lush flowerbeds, trees, and beautiful views. The ideal mix of…
Read MoreTips for a Family-Friendly Getaway to Paris
Plan a Family Trip to Paris with These Tips So you’re planning a family trip to Paris? Planning can be a lot of fun, but overwhelming at times. I have outlined a loose itinerary for you plus, I have included some family-friendly tips to keep in mind. Paris was our very first family trip after…
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