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Native Bavarian Flowers and Alpine Plants
Germany is known for its diverse terrains. Bavaria and the surrounding Alpine region are home to some of Europe’s most beautiful native flowers and mountain plants, from the iconic Edelweiss to vibrant gentians and alpine roses.
German American’s Guide to Gemini Season
Happy Gemini season! After the lazy days of Taurus, we head into another quick sign–mutable Gemini, a curious air sign. Tis the season to make reading, learning, dabbling, planning a priority! Gemini’s planet Mercury is retrograde through June 3, so it’s a great time to think back on what projects you’ve already started, what conversations or ideas you’re interested in picking up again, where you have already planted some seeds around learning, thinking, travel, and where you can follow it to the next steps. Gemini season is when we want to be out and about, running into people, expanding our experience, overplanning and overbooking, and being excited to be mixing it up with the world again, after a long winter and spring.
The Mythology and German Legends of the Alps
I have always been fascinated with German culture and my heritage - I mean, hello? Look at my business.
German-American’s Guide to Taurus Season
As we move out of the fiery energy of Aries, we get to our most rooted sign, Taurus. This is kind of a funny time of year, as the Aries energy of spring has been screaming “We’re ready to go out in the world!” And then Taurus season comes along and wants to get cozy and stay home, not quite ready to get out and about. When do you leave the comfort of your home, Taurus season is the perfect time to be out in nature, breathe in the smells, quiet down and listen, and remember that you are in a human body (probably, if you’re reading this).
The German-American’s Guide to Aries Season
Happy Astrological New Year! The new year begins on the first day of Aries season, March 20 and is a season of fire, focusing on ourselves, taking initiative, going for it! Aries is ruled by Mars, the red planet that influences our ability to use our energy, how we direct it, how we get going, what we’re passionate about and how we fight or what we fight for.
The German Teacher's Tolle Pop Playlist
My cousin is an outstanding highschool German teacher and when I asked him what kind of fun pop music is coming out of Germany lately he simply sent me the playlist he curated for his students!
10 Epic Halloween Costumes using a Dirndl Dress
Halloween is upon us! I love Halloween because I love dressing up and getting creative with costumes. For me, Do It Yourself costumes are always more exciting and creative than the store bought ones. With that in mind, I’ve got a bunch of unique, classy and fun ways to wear your dirndl for Halloween that isn’t the “St. Pauli Girl”. Just a few DIY in additions to your dirndl, and you have a new costume ready for any party!
What Does “Schatzi” Mean in German?
We all have our favorite terms of endearment for our loved ones. Some people like to associate these pet names with flowers, food, or some use more creative words, but today I’m talking about my personal favorite + a few more ways to express the endearment ‘auf Deutsch’ (in German).
6 Ways to Remember Your Grandparents
We all have our own ways of remembering our family members. I have a whole lot too. But here a 6 of my favorite ways that I remember my grandparents.
Exciting new event! Let's Cook Together 🍽 NEW! Recipe of the month
I am not the best cook… but I love to try! And I don’t know about you, but I always find talking, sharing and cooking with others is more fun than doing it all alone.
101 Things to do in your Everyday Dirndl
The Everyday Dirndl is a dirndl closet must have. It’s not only comfortable and versatile, but at first glance… it totally looks like a great sundress! This means you can get away with wearing it out to more than just Oktoberfest! AND it’s machine washable, so you can wear it to do your regular day-to-day activities too. Below are 101 things to do in your Everyday Dirndl:
4 Easy Ways to Bring Your Heritage into Your Everyday Look
I would LOVE to wear a dirndl everyday… and a while back I did! For 14 days, I wore a dirndl each and every day and it was so fun! But, in the end, not the most practical. There are however 4 super easy ways to bring more of your heritage into your everyday look. So whether you are in the office, a stay-at-home mama, or anything in between, check out these tips!