I highly recommend a day trip to the Amana Colonies Iowa if you happen to be in Iowa, well Eastern Iowa anyway! You will love this little slice of Germany right in the middle of the Iowa cornfields! Gemuetlichkeit is defined as “a state of warmth and friendliness.” And, this is how the Amana Colonies describe who and…
Traveling can be so stressful for so many people. For me, I love it! I love the planning of trips and I love going. Next week we are off again for a family wedding in Iowa. So, I thought this would be an appropriate time to share how I pack the perfect carry-on bag. Typically,…
When you go on vacation, how many bags or suitcases do you typically take? Do you think you could travel light? Could you carry only one backpack?? Believe it or not, backpack travel is traveling easier! And, if you travel light you travel easier! A couple of years ago my family and I were readying for…
Book Review The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho What I Liked This is a beautiful book! Paulo Coelho’s writing style is smooth and gentle and very quotable. I found myself wishing that I hadn’t borrowed the book from the library, but rather that I had bought it so I could underline passages. Of all the books…
Over the past several years, our family has traveled quite a bit. And, it’s been an intentional decision! Not just, hey let’s go on vacation, but wow, we’ve only got our kids for a few more years – let’s make them count! Hence the idea of intentional travel! For me, it hit me when…
Life Changing Books ~ have you ever read one? This is the question – can a book change your life? I’ve given this a lot of thought lately. I’ve seen the pins on Pinterest, “5 Books that will Change Your Life” (or however many). But can they? Can a book really change you? Or challenge your…
