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Oh, Leipzig. Where do I even begin with you? The city of Leipzig is and always will be a special place for us! For starters, it was the first place Ryan and I moved to after we got married, making it our first “home” as husband and wife. It’s also where we adopted our husky, Jax, and up until now, it’s the only place we have resided in for longer than 1 year. We feel …
Hey friends! Wow…what a crazy couple weeks we have had over here! I am thrilled to report that we are finally settling into our new home here in Lübeck! I’m not going to lie to you, a small part of me felt like this day would NEVER come. However, we made it, we survived, and we are now trying to get back into a somewhat normal routine. Both Ryan and I have loved every single …
Hey friends! I don’t know about you guys, but it seems like we went from winter to summer in a matter of days over here! All of the sudden, we are having 90 degree days and we are not complaining one bit. After what felt like the longest winter ever, I think we are (finally) heading into the summer season. Praise Jesus! Whether you like to spend your summers camping, at the lake, on the …
Yup, you read that right. We are moving…AGAIN! I am SO thrilled to share with you all that we are moving to Lübeck, Germany! Ryan has signed with VfB Lübeck and we are getting ready to pack-up in just a few short weeks, bringing our Moving Tally up to 4 cities and 5 apartments in just 5 seasons. Cue the panic! This new contract has been months in the making. I am so relieved to …
Last week, we celebrated a very special milestone in Ryan’s soccer career. On Thursday, April 19 ,2019, Ryan played in his 100th professional soccer game here in Germany! It was such a remarkable day for the both of us, and although the game didn’t exactly go as planned, the whole experience was still super special. It will definitely be a day we will never forget! If you know me in real life, you know that …
This is a post I have been wanting to write for what seems like FOREVER. I have just had a really hard time organizing my thoughts and getting them onto paper (or in this case, screen haha). But then I thought to myself, “So, what? Who cares if you ramble?” So, here we are. I’m just going for it, rambles and all! Let’s talk about the importance of wellness! I think this is a concept …
Happy Thursday, friends! If you’re looking for something yummy to whip up for the chilly weekend ahead, I have the perfect recipe for you to try. These homemade meatballs are to die for! I have made these meatballs a few times now and I am finally confident that I have perfected them…and I think Ryan agrees (haha). I love this recipe because it’s something you can prepare early on and then slow-cook for the entire …
Happy 2019, friends! It has officially taken me three weeks to get my life in order after the craziness of the Holidays, but better late than never! Usually, I am not one to get super amped up about the start of a new year. I mean, it’s just like any other day, right? But for some reason, this particular year is definitely giving me a new perspective on things. Over the course of the past …
Oh, the joys of the holiday season. That special time of year when the weather gets colder, people come out to celebrate, and everyone just seems genuinely happier. Nowhere in the world is this Christmas joy more prevalent than at a German Christmas Market! Visiting a German Christmas Market is the quintessential Christmas activity. In my opinion, it represents the true spirit of the holiday season! The Christmas Markets are all about gathering with friends …
Alright people, today marks the official kickoff of Just Kate’s 2018 holiday season! This is the weekend where I usually start my Christmas shopping, begin decorating my home, and sip on peppermint hot cocoa while watching those cheesy Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel. Sound familiar to anyone? This year, I’m releasing a set of Gift Guides to help you pick out the perfect gift for all those special people in your life. This Gift …