Pickles and Onions

I mentioned in July 2012 that there were a number of worries bouncing around the House of Joy. Back then I wrote “ I may share them, when ...

Its official: the Steinbach clan is buying a house. Which means we will have loads more space, lots less stairs , and a big fat mortgage. ...

After choosing to hang out in his luxurious and rent free studio apartment for an extra 10 days, our little guy roared into the world yester...

Something like a miracle occurred in our apartment this weekend. The Mr. sorted through his clothing and decided to give away a large amoun...

After eight years of hanging clothes to dry, I, okay, we are now the proud owners of a dryer. We hesitated for so long due to: Space – we d...

I’m super lucky: I get to share my first pregnancy not just with the loving, excited, and totally involved Mr, but also with a close friend...

The Mr. and I flew to the US two weeks ago to visit family and friends and enjoy two baby showers (more on those later, promised). After an...

I celebrated the mystical turn into the big 3-0 recently with tons of chili, peanut butter cookies with chocolate chips, and friends dear an...

As of today, almost 8 years after I arrived, I am the proud owner of an unlimited “unbefristet” German visa. I may now stay in Germany fo...

The Mr. is about 4 inches taller than I am. I can easily fit the top of head under his chin. Yet, we wear the same size shoe. It is fun for ...

Although the movie 300 - which the Mr. adores - created the impression that Sparta  ended dramatically in battle: have no fear! Sparta live...

Dear Esteemed Female Family Members Who Did So Much for Our Wedding*, You were right. I enjoy gardening and sometimes new furniture makes ...