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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 and When to Use It
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.
The 5 Easiest Ways to Style & Customize your Dirndl
Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to make an outfit my own. And that idea doesn’t stop at dirndls. Just because you are wearing your dirndl doesn’t mean you are confined to wearing a traditional white dirndl blouse, an edelweiss choker and mary-janes! I LOVE to get creative with the styling and customization of my personal dirndls and below are the 5 easiest ways to style your dirndl to fit your personality (or the event… because a backyard German dinner date calls for a different look than a wedding).
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!
German Music Playlists to Cheer You Up
I don’t know about you, but when I’m feeling blue… nothing helps brighten my mood than a good ol’ personal dance party or some feel-good music - or BOTH! In our house, music always sparks joy. When everything around you feels chaotic and a little out of control, we find that some solid tune-skis can bring a smile to our faces.
Those "Silly" things Oma did... that you do now!
I think about my Oma often, many times it's because I find myself doing many of the things she used to do. When I was little I thought she was being so silly for doing certain things, but now... they may still be a little silly, but I do them too! Oma may have been doing these things to save money or by habit, but most of these habits are some that we should put into place in our own homes to live a more sustainable and zero-waste lifestyle. There has never been a more important time in history to start making little changes that will make a big difference in the future. It's hard at first to change, but let's take the lead from Oma!
The Story Behind the German Pickle Ornament
The tradition of the Christmas Pickle has got to be one of the most bizarre modern “German” Christmas traditions because no one is quite sure why it exists at all!
The True Legend of Krampus - Who is Krampus?
America has Santa Claus. Germany has the Christkind… but then there is this ½ goat ½ devil man that shows up in Bavarian & Austrian folklore. Who is this Krampus? Where did this crazy legend come from? Well we’ve got the low-down on this darker Christmas tale. Here are the true Krampus facts that you need to know.
How Berlin became the Capital of Street Art
In the street art community, Berlin is often referred to as “the graffiti Mecca”, “street art capital” and “most bombed city in Europe”, but how did it gain that reputation?