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I just got back from Oktoberfest and I have to say it was SO much fun....better than I imagined believe it or not! For all the drinking that was going on, I did not see ONE fight. Crazy!? I've seen way more drunken chaos & fights at a single Eagles game, than I saw in the 2 days I attended Oktoberfest with thousands of people. Everyone was just happy. But I will post more about it along with my photos soon. In the mean time, I wanted to share this song for my "Song of the Week." It was... Read Full Story

With our upcoming trip to Germany I thought I would post my tips on how we prepare when traveling without the kids. There are lots of sites with tips on how to travel with kids but I found that there are not too many sites offering tip on how to travel without the little ones. So here is a list of what seems to work for our family: For the week or two prior to leaving, I start talking to the kids about where their dad & I are going, who will be watching them (fortunately it is always... Read Full Story

This past weekend we went to the Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest for the first time.  One of my husband's co-workers plays in a German band that participates in the Oktoberfest every year.  We thought it would be good practice for our upcoming trip and a great opportunity to enjoy Oktoberfest with the kids.  They had a blast, especially Anna dancing on the stage, and Nick loved all the rides.  For the cost of entry, you can have access to unlimited rides.....perfect for a 6 year old! Here... Read Full Story

So bummed I am missing her in Philly when she comes with Ray LaMontagne....but hey, I will drinking at Oktoberfest in Germany so I really cannot complain. Read Full Story

If my daughter asks me if she can paint my nails or the dog's nails one more time.....I am going to SCREAM!  What is this obsession with nail polish.  Oh right, she is a girlie girl AND she is 3 years old.  I do not have the patience.... Make-up, nail polish, dress-ups, high heels, jewelry, hair accessories, and dance parties. I thought having a boy was hard but this is much harder dealing with a girlie girl, in my opinion.  I think I am better equipped as a mom to deal with the... Read Full Story

Another great album...especially love the sound of their instruments, different than your everyday music. Read Full Story

Picture I took when I was younger. I especially remember this day because my family was fortunate enough to visit and go to the top of the World Trade Center. I remember driving home from work on 9.11 and noticing everyone was driving especially slow...no aggressive drivers....which was very eerie. I was working as an Instructional Coordinator with Autistic children at the time and did not know anything had happened until 11 am, when another colleague came into our classroom announcing the... Read Full Story

I have recently started reading some blogs again.  In doing so, I came across One Man's Hodgepodge .  I have to admit, I am partial to his blog because he recently posted about Chesapeake Ribbons.  However he also posts a "Song of the Day" which I love.  I have always been a huge music fan and enjoy seeing live concerts.  Now that I have kids it is a lot harder to get to concerts (the cost, securing a babysitter, having to wake up early the next morning with the kids, etc.).  Anyway, One Man... Read Full Story

For the last 2 years my brother and his wife have been living in Dusseldorf, Germany on a "relo."  My husband and I were lucky to be able to go visit with them last fall during Oktoberfest.  Unfortunately it was too much to make it down to Munich for the real deal but we still enjoyed Oktoberfest in Dusseldorf... While visiting, we agreed that we would make it back this year, but this time we would meet in Munich for the official Oktoberfest .  So now we are only 23 days away until we leave... Read Full Story

If you have stopped by my blog you will see I have not given it much attention at all these last several months.  It is not that I have given up, I am actually busy with so many other projects I am finding it hard to manage my time. So what are these projects you might be wondering? Well my first & obvious "time consumer" is my business Chesapeake Ribbons .  I am the owner and founder of Chesapeake Ribbons, an online boutique providing you with classic handmade ribbon belts and... Read Full Story