News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Spring is a great time of the year! The flowers begin to blossom, it starts to get warmer, the evenings are longer to enjoy, and so much more. With winter officially behind us now, it is a great opportunity to spend time with your family and have some great fun outdoors, while keeping fit. Though there are too many to list, below I have outlined some of my favorite local springtime family activities.
Single to married. Ridin’ solo to two’s company. Becoming a new spouse does more than change the semantics of your relationship. It can change your way of life, living situation and home address. But precede ‘spouse’ with the word ‘military,’ and you might find more change than ever expected.
Are you looking for a new fulfilling activity in life? Have you ever considered becoming a volunteer? Many people volunteer for a variety of different reasons. Some want to gain experience, learn new skills, network or gain contacts to start a new career. Others volunteer as a way to contribute to growth and change in their own community. And some are just looking for unique ways of giving back. Regardless of the reason, volunteering has proven to reduce stress and make people healthier. Volunteer work promotes optimism and has proven to strengthen the immune system. People that volunteer are happier people. Volunteering strengthens community relationships and builds empathy.
From hand painted eggs to religious ceremonies, there are a lot of traditions that spring to mind for the Easter holiday. But there is one Norwegian tradition that probably hasn’t made its way to your house yet: Easter thrillers.
It’s March. The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and our homes are screaming for a good cleaning. Spring cleaning is an opportunity to freshen up our homes, weed out all the clutter, and get a fresh start for the new season. These tips will make cleaning your spaces a snap and much easier to maintain throughout the year.
Spring is here. There is not a more perfect time to start enjoying the history, culture and natural beauty Germany has to offer. With its quaint historic towns, exciting cities, peaceful forests and breathtaking mountains, visitors may experience a hard time choosing where to visit. To help make the choice a little easier, I have outlined the top five destinations you do not want to overlook!
When most people think of salad, they think of lettuce, tomato, cucumber and maybe a thinly sliced onion. But salads do not need to be that boring! Salads are a great way to improve your nutrition and lifestyle. When prepared ahead of time, they can also be extremely convenient. Here are three new salad recipes to add a little variety to your diet.
Tell me if this sounds familiar: “My bathing suit is telling me, ‘Get off the couch and get yourself in that gym.’ But my sweatpants are like, ‘Come on in, there’s plenty of room!’”
If you haven’t noticed already, Germany does holidays, and they do them big. Easter is the second most important celebration in Germany. Many familiar Easter customs originate from Germany, such as decorated eggs and the Easter bunny. It is easily one of the most popular holidays, signifying the ending of a long cold winter and the beginning of the spring season.
Though Germany offers plenty of its own Easter markets, it’s always fun to take a trip and experience another country’s traditions.
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