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As the leaves begin to yellow and fall our thoughts turn to the holiday season. And with Halloween come and gone, excitement and anticipation build for the many glorious foods that come with Thanksgiving. Despite its relatively small beginnings as a peaceful gathering of colonial Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native AmericansContinue Reading

Screw Willpower

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Willpower is a concept often bandied around the fitness and weight loss communities as the all important factor that holds so many people back from achieving their goals. However we view things a little differently. Willpower is not important. Infact, you don’t want to use willpower. The use of willpowerContinue Reading

Sad Clown

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I grew up in the 1950’s, when the great clowns were still alive and stirring in the American psyche; Chaplin gave use his movie tribute to clowns, Limelight;  Buster Keaton was still actively pratfalling on live television; the Three Stooges were still cranking out their slapstick sonatas; and professional circusContinue Reading

Halloween costume ideas

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When it comes to events such as Halloween that require fancy dress, you can sometimes find yourself so overwhelmed with ideas that you actually end up with none. There are so many events across the year that may be suitable for everything from zoo animals to Alice in Wonderland fancy dress costumes. The possibilitiesContinue Reading

Shaved black truffle Crudo

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by Krystal White, Contributing writer We smell autumn first before its colors can be seen. We then feel its coolness in the morning or evening air. Finally, we hear its crunch in crisp apples or crinkly leaves. The prizes of autumn come from the earth: apples, pumpkins, mushrooms, nuts andContinue Reading

PCSing to Germany

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Take a look at these helpful websites to make your move and settling in a little easier. You’re going to love being stationed in Europe! Great food, friendly people, road trips, inexpensive flights to other countries, and the largest American military community outside of the U.S.!Continue Reading

USO in Kaiserslautern, Germany

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The United Service Organizations (USO) is a nonprofit organization that began in 1941 and is located in more than 160 locations in 27 states and 14 countries, according to the USO’s homepage. Although non-military affiliated, the USO strives to reach out to America’s troops and their family members. Continue Reading

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Getting involved in the community is one of the best ways to meet new people and settle in after a PCS.  Here are a few tips for finding the perfect volunteer opportunity while you’re stationed in Germany: Give your time and creative skills for a good cause Prepare meals forContinue Reading

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So, you’re family has just received orders for Stuttgart, Germany. Are you excited, nervous, anxious? Don’t worry, you’re going to love it here and we have the information you need to settle in and enjoy your tour.Continue Reading

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If you are accompanying your spouse on a military overseas tour to Germany, there are a few things to consider about working in Germany or bringing your business with you. Below are a list of articles on the topic that can help make sure you follow U.S. military and GermanContinue Reading

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Most city parking in Germany is paid or restricted to residents. Large cities have large signs to direct you to garages, and some show how many spaces are available at any given time. “Besetzt” means the garage is full; “Frei” means that spaces are available. Parking Meters In many towns you mustContinue Reading