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A Few of my FAVORITE Things to do in Rothenburg Germany

February 25, 2020

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Rothenberg ob der Tauber, with it’s virtually untouched Medieval Altstadt, sits on a hill in northern Bavaria (due west of Nuremburg, 2 1/2 hours south east of Frankfurt), and seems to be on everyone’s MUST-SEE list. Sadly, I think far too many people just show up, take a photo near the Plonlein, shop for […]

German Easter Traditions

German Wooden Easter Decorations – The German Christmas Shop at Easter

February 20, 2020

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I pull my German wooden Easter decorations out every year. Wooden Bunnies and hanging eggs from the Osterbaum (Easter Tree) makes the house feel more festive in the Springtime. And although Nutcrackers and other German Christmas Ornaments have taken off here in the US… it’s still more difficult to find German Easter Ornaments. This year, […]

Celebrating German Culture in America

Thinking about Muttersprache – Tag der Muttersprache

February 18, 2020

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Deutschland.de reached out to me to do a piece for the Tag der Muttersprache (Day of Native Language) which falls on February 21. So I was thinking about Muttersprache, and it’s LITERAL meaning… Mother Speech. Although I grew up in California, German was my first language. The language of my mother. And after THIS MANY […]

Travel to Germany

Things to see in Munich Germany – Just a Few of my Favorite Places

February 11, 2020

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There are so many things to see in Munich Germany, that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. I’m always surprised to find out that people show up in a place, and then ask, “what should we do?” Honestly, it’s best to go in with a plan. Especially if your time is short! There is much more […]

Celebrating German Culture in America

Sweet Valentine’s Day Angels- Beautiful Gifts from the Erzgebirge

February 5, 2020

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One of the nicest ways to show someone you love them is with a charming Valentine’s Day Angel from The German Christmas Shop. These adorable guardian angels are hand crafted in Germany by the Günther Reichel workshop. I fell in love with them when we visited Seiffen. Süß!!! (SWEET!!) Lovely little angel figures holding flowers, […]

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What to do in Lüneburg, Germany-Our Quick visit to this Beautiful Town

February 5, 2020

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In July my daughter and I ended up in Lüneburg. This beautiful Medieval town in Northern Germany made a great “lay-over” spot between a city tour of Hamburg and our big day of hiking in the Lüneburger Heide. Lüneburg’s charm comes from it’s well-preserved Altstadt, along with a calming effect from being a Kur-Ort. Even […]

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What is Gemuetlichkeit? Trying to define an indefineable German Concept

January 30, 2020

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When I arrive on my Aunt’s doorstep in Germany, she greets me with “Kommt ‘rein… mach’s euch Gemütlich!”(come in, make yourself gemütlich) and on family evenings instead of making plans my mother might say, “Wir machen uns Heute Abend Gemütlich” (tonight we will make ourselves gemütlich). A small well appointed room is described as “Gemuetlich”, […]

Contests

Warm Feet Warm Heart! Win WoolFit Slippers for Valentine’s Day!

January 28, 2020

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I’m excited to announce that German-Slippers.com is sponsoring our latest Giveaway! Warm Feet Warm Heart Win a pair of WoolFit Slippers for yourself or someone you LOVE! Contest Runs from January 28, 2020 until February 4, 2020 Winner will be chosen on February 5, and notified by email. GOOD LUCK!! Warm Feet Warm Heart! German […]

German Products I Love

WoolFit Slippers for a Perfect Fit

January 28, 2020

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In our house we wear House Shoes. Why? I like warm feet, clean floors, and I hate slipping on stairs. A few months ago German Slippers sent me a new pair… something different this time. WoolFit Slippers are boiled wool slippers, like I usually get, but these are different than my normal slippers. Woolfit slippers […]

Travel to Germany

A Visit to Miniature Wonderland, Hamburg

January 23, 2020

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I arrived in Hamburg on a Tuesday evening around 6pm after a long day of flights, delayed trains, and a harrowing drive, before I could check into my hotel. It was too early for bed, and I needed to do SOMETHING to off jet lag and sleepiness. After a quick double check for opening times, […]

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