Easter Weekend: Thoughts & Throwbacks

This post contains affiliate links. So, it’s Easter Weekend already, huh? Seriously, I feel like I blinked and March was over. Not that I’m complaining, April will hopefully bring us warmer days and be the end of our gloomy weather. I love this time of year! The days are finally feeling longer, people start coming out of hibernation, and you can even feel the seasons change in the air. At the same time, we get …

Practicing Self-Care

This post contains affiliate links. When was the last time you took an hour just for yourself? If you have to think about it, it’s been too long! Self-care is so important to our overall health, and it is something that many of us don’t consider a priority. Because so many of us lead busy lives with our jobs, family, and friends, we rarely take time to put ourselves first. When we have a busy …

Taco Pasta Recipe

This post contains affiliate links. Happy Monday friends! When I sit down to plan our meals for the upcoming week (more on this in my last post), I always ask Ryan if he has any dinner requests. I kid you not, 9 times out of 10 his answer will be, “Let’s have tacos!”. While I will NEVER complain about having tacos (duh, they’re the best), I usually try to find alternative ways for us to …

8 Ways To Stay Organized

This post contains affiliate links. As I get older, I feel like I become more organized each and every day. I have learned that when my life and home are organized, I am less stressed and more productive. I feel happier, less anxious, and even cleaner when various aspects of my life and home are in order. Therefore, in honor of the first weekend of spring, I am sharing 8 ways you can stay organized …

Favorite Dog Products

This post contains affiliate links. Feature photo was taken by WORBSER-Sportfotografie If there is one thing that you need to know about Ryan and I, it is that we are dog obsessed. So, it was only natural that we decided to adopt a dog after we got married. We had always talked about getting a Husky because of how playful and energetic they are. Ryan wanted a dog that he could play with, run with, and …

Best Breakfast Smoothie

This post contains affiliate links. Chocolate and peanut butter for breakfast? Can I get an “amen”?! I have been on the hunt for a yummy and nutritious breakfast smoothie for quite some time now. For those of you who do not know, I have a pretty severe allergy to many fruits and vegetables. Therefore, finding a smoothie that is healthy but also delicious has been a big challenge for me. If you’re anything like me, …

Hohenzollern Castle: Everything You Need to Know

If you are in Germany and searching for a castle to visit, definitely add this one to your list! Hohenzollern Castle is picture perfect, full of history, and such a fun and easy day-trip. This guide will tell you everything you need to know in order to plan your castle trip, while also sharing our own magical experience! The Castle Hohenzollern Castle is the ancestral seat of the Prussian Royal House and is located on …

How To Have a Healthy Fight

We hate it, we fear it, and we never want to admit to anyone that we do it. That’s right, I’m talking about fighting with your significant other (pause for dramatic effect). I know this topic may be a bit taboo because no one wants to acknowledge the fact that they fight with their partner, let alone discuss any details. But the fact of the matter is, whether you’re newly dating, in a long-term relationship, engaged, …

Daytime Dates

Happy Friday! For many people, Friday night is the time to let loose and forget about all things work-related, and for couples, it is the night they can finally go out together and catch up after a busy week. If you’re anything like me, Friday night usually isn’t any different than Monday night or Wednesday night. Our Friday nights are usually spent at home, on the couch with chocolates, and heading off to bed early …

Hello, it’s me…

Welcome! I am so glad that you have found yourself here! If it isn’t obvious from the blog title, my name is Kate. I’m a 20-something gal from Connecticut now residing in Germany. If you are new to my story or you don’t see yourself becoming bored after hearing how I got where I am, feel free to visit the About page to brush up on all your Kate-related facts. Okay, now back to a more …