I just read an article that the Dutch do NOT have a typical Dutch cuisine. I mean, you will NOT find dishes somewhere and you will say: “Ah, that’s a typical Dutch dish!” It is obvious with Italian, Mexican, Greek or Chinese cuisine. But not so much with the Dutch. I’ve noticed that a lot… Read More How to make “Bitterballen” and “Kroketten” at home.
Working with wood wasn’t always interesting for me. It was my brother, who got a wooden case with tools for Christmas. At my elementary school we learned how to make a flying duck or goose (I don’t remember so well) with a manual jig saw. When I did one of my occupational therapy internships at… Read More Useful and Creative woodworking projects for your home.
A few years ago, I turned 40. I wanted to invite my friends to my birthday party. My birthday is in the summer and here in Iowa it can be very hot and humid. So, I was thinking to have a garden party at our house, so people have the possibility to get inside and… Read More How to organize a garden birthday party?
In the winter I was longing for long summer parties with friends and family. The idea was to make an outdoor kitchen with a seating area around our fire pit. It is half of July and we got as far as buying an amazing grill for that outdoor kitchen…that’s it for now. The summer is… Read More BBQ and sides ideas for a great summer party.
It seems, there is a trend going on that people are making their yards even more beautiful and functional. It probably started last year during the pandemic. There was time to make the inside and outside of our houses more comfortable. I hope for everyone there will be time to relax and enjoy life more.… Read More You’ll need these backyard must-haves this summer.
Thanks to my husband, we have a corner deck bench now! I am so excited and I can not wait to have friends and family over again to enjoy the evenings with a fire, cocktails, mocktails and games! My husband usually has the ideas and I am the one who is making the things. That’s… Read More How to build a corner deck bench?
SUMMER IS HERE! Even though today is our anniversary and it’ll be a rainy day….for the next 6 day actually! I’m gearing up for the warmer weather and try to figure out what to drink on our newly made corner bench on our deck. Here are 5 Summer Drinks and these will be so great… Read More 5 best Summer Drinks, so your kids don’t feel left out this summer!
Summer is here and people are waking up from something what seemed like a year long hibernation, getting out their houses and making plans to go on trips again. 2020 and 2021 so far have been challenging years for so many people. But some people are ready to travel again. I wasn’t really ready, but… Read More How to make a DIY Travel Journal?
New Orleans is a city I always wanted to visit. I’m not sure why, but it seemed to me that this city had a lot of history and influences from all over the world. There were some things I didn’t know about New Orleans and we learned a lot! A 3-day trip to New Orleans… Read More What to do on a 3-day trip to New Orleans.
Every year, a few weeks before the summer vacation starts, parents are stressing out about what to do during the summer. I did too, a few years ago. Especially when the kids were smaller. Now the kids are bigger and the older kids take care of the younger one. Not only that, but now the… Read More Awesome Outdoor Family activities for the summer
