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A Paris Excursion

I was thrilled that my local book club decided on a trip to Paris! In preparation for our trip, I was encouraged to watch Midnight in Paris and it did not disappoint! A week before we left we started hearing reports of Paris being under water. We have been getting crazy amounts of rain here in […]

Christi 6 years agoNovember 17, 2018

Travel Tips

Black Forest Travelers, Trips, and Tips You Don’t want to Miss!

In my Hidden Gems of the Black Forest post I shared with you our early spring/ late winter adventure. In this post I’ll share with you what else you can expect to experience in the Black Forest for the rest of the year! Plus I’ll add links to others who have enjoyed their visit! Black Forest […]

Christi 7 years agoJune 27, 2017

Travel Tips

Discover the Hidden Gems of the Black Forest!

As a child I have fond memories of escaping with my father to the Black Forest. I remember traveling on a train and meeting new friends over a dining cart. I remember taking a bus to a visit a shop and their cuckoo clocks. When Honey Bear asked me where I wanted to go… I knew where my […]

Christi 7 years agoJune 27, 2017

Weekly *Winks*

What does this symbol mean?

Symbols used & Why: The unicorn represents innocence, purity, and healing. The dragon to show the defender & the protector. The phoenix to show that no matter the trial we will rise again. Each symbol was placed in the Sam Saeg-ui Taegeuk. A Korean Yin Yang symbol that represents heaven, earth, and humanity. The Unicorn […]

Christi 7 years agoJune 27, 2016

Postcards from Life

2016 New Year Fireworks in Wiesbaden

Originally we had plans to be in Mainz this year. Honey Bear ended up having to work New Year’s Day so we decided to stay close to Wiesbaden. I figure this would be a fun event to shoot. Up to this point my attempts to take pictures of fireworks were total flops. Traditionally, we tend to […]

Christi 7 years agoNovember 17, 2018

Living Out Loud Living Your Life

21 secrets to handling depression

I mentioned a week ago that I was having a Charlie Brown week. It’s because September through December is the worse time of year for me. The last couple weeks were especially rough. It reminded me that I am not the only one struggling through the holidays. Which is why I have decided at this time to […]

Christi 7 years agoNovember 22, 2018

Postcards from Life

Mannheimer Weihnachtsmarkt

I recently had the opportunity to escape with a friend to Mannheim. She had lovely memories she wanted to share with me and I was happy to accept. BarockSchloss Mannheim was the first place we went to. This is where my friend went to school. Though it is known around the world for its business and economic […]

Christi 7 years agoNovember 17, 2018

Travel Tips

What to do in Dresden with Children

On a whim we decided to check out Dresden on our way to the Bastei Bridge. Getting off the train at the Dresden Bahnhof (we discovered it was more common to say Zug in this area) we came across a tourist information office where we found someone who spoke English. I asked about the city deals […]

Christi 7 years agoJune 27, 2017

A Paris Excursion

Black Forest Travelers, Trips, and Tips You Don’t want to Miss!

Discover the Hidden Gems of the Black Forest!

What does this symbol mean?

2016 New Year Fireworks in Wiesbaden

21 secrets to handling depression

Mannheimer Weihnachtsmarkt

What to do in Dresden with Children

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