The Klose to Home Blog
A new direction…
One of the the funny things about writing this blog was how cathartic it was to post and update those I care about with our move. When I wasn’t able to post though, I felt a pull, a drag that I was failing at something.…
School in Germany
GOING TO SCHOOL IN GERMANY What is Einschulung in Germany? Einschulung, the first day of school, is considered a rite of passage for a child, the start of one’s academic life, and it’s celebrated by the presentation of gifts, the snapping of photos, and then…
Back to School
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL You have the school supply list, now what? I always loved back to school shopping because I love office supplies! I am truly that dork. The best thing about back to school supply shopping has always been that…
Travel made easy!
Krystal is a travel consultant who makes vacation planning easy and enjoyable, specifically for families. Offering tips and tricks for more convenient travel with kids, she recommends useful gadgets and products, such as outlet converters, phone holders, and inflatable plane seat hacks. Additionally, she emphasizes…
Travel in EUROPE
Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Europe: A Traveler’s Journey Europe, with its diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and rich history, has always been a dream destination for travelers. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, foodie, or nature lover, Europe offers a treasure trove of experiences…
DisneyWorld
Kasie, a skilled vacation planner, arranges seamless and magical trips to Disney, known for her meticulous attention to detail and providing continual assistance even during the trip. The post also offers tips for families planning a trip to Disney, including useful packing advice, the advantage…
What I learned on our Road Trip
The car will always be full A box of Fruit Loops will make a snack, dinner, fun game There is always something that needs to be charged… never stop charging Always make the pit stop – you will regret it more if you don’t, than…
US Halloween
How Texans in Germany do Halloween Trick or Treating Being ready to take kids trick or treating and also ready to welcome trick or treaters is all about planning in advance! Below you will find staples for both regular and allergy friendly trick or treating.…
Home Sweet… Dude
Don’t let the title fool you, being in our home is awesome, but I recently taught my five year old to respond “Sweet” every time I say “Dude” and as a teen from the 90’s I happen to say Dude a LOT! We recently got…
The Driver’s License
I had a good cry today. The day had finally come for me to pick up my German drivers license. We applied about three weeks ago and lucky for me, the reciprocity agreement with Texas allowed me to bypass the test which seems to be…
Use Your Fork
It never occurred to me that at the age of 8 my daughter would be judged on her ability to use a fork and knife while eating lunch at school. When I started dating Markus was when I was slapped across the face with the…
American Football
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL??!! PeeWee or Professional – Get Ready for Some Football Fall is for FOOTBALL, especially in Texas! Get the family ready for attending professional games and all the tailgating or just get ready for Saturday mornings at the field watching…
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