Preparing for Birth the Second Time Around
Two years after the arrival of our firstborn I am again preparing for birth. At least, as much as you can prepare for…
The Big Downside of Having a Small Pregnant Belly
If you have at least one friend who has been pregnant or have been pregnant yourself, chances are that you have heard (or…
Enjoy Riga, Latvia like a Local
The beautiful Riga, capital of Latvia and the biggest city of the Baltic States, is still unexplored terrain for many international tourists. Founded…
Nesting Time
I have a confession to make, there’s some pretty big news that I haven’t shared with you guys yet. Birdy is getting a baby…
Language Learning by Playing
When Rita Rosenback from the blog Multilingual Parenting asked other bloggers to share their best tips for motivating children to speak the minority language for the…
Where are you from?
If you have ever left your home country, or even your home city, chances are you have encountered the question: where are you from?…
Enjoy Hamburg, Germany like a Local
Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city and one of world’s biggest ports, is among the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The people of…
German Easter – Decorations, Food & Traditions
Last year we spent the Easter holidays in Germany and I tried to give them a little Latvian touch by coloring the eggs…
German Pediatricians and the Common Cold
In the small Latvian village where I grew up people were oftentimes making fun of the old village doctor’s favorite treatment for most common ailments: drinking…
