2018 November 24
Christmas Gardens at the Wilhelma
Get into the Christmas Spirit - a wonderful & magical event for the whole family.
Blogposts & Stories about life in Germany & Stuttgart Area
2018 November 20
Adventskalender
An Advent calendar, a christian tradition since the 19th century, is used to count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Especially children (an myself) love it - regardless of age.
2018 November 11
Enviromental Zone Stuttgart - diesel driving restrictions
Do you own an older car - is it a Diesel? I DO - and this is really annoying me at the moment.
2018 November 05
Community Centers
There are several community centers around Stuttgart. Everybody is welcome and you get help in all family related matters.
2018 November 05
Winter Playgrounds
Outside it is freezing, wet and just yuck, but your toddler just doesn’t sit still. You can either wrap them up in winter gear and face the outdoor playgrounds to tire them out OR you can go to one of many indoor winter playgrouds
2018 October 30
"Laternenumzug" – Celebration St. Martin’s Day
Soon it is November and some of you will have noticed lanterns and sticks with lights on the end or seen some posts about a „Laternenumzug“. This means St.
2018 October 28
Sustainability (ecological shopping) #1
This is quite a lifestyle for Germans and a good one, too. Some simple tips how to get started.
2018 October 15
"Kirbe" or "Hocketse"
Stuttgarts districts and a lot of towns around Stuttgart have their own neighboorhood events / festivals called Fest, Markt or in local dialect Kirbe or Hocketse (from the German word...
2018 October 15
Stockbrot / Bread on a stick
Stockbrot (bread on a stick) - another German customs and kids love it - from preparation to result! Look for a stick in the woods or in your garden and...