“Breathe deep and let go of things.”
Make space for your Spring wardrobe
The weather may not show it but we’re approaching Spring fast. 20 March is the first day of Spring and I can’t wait for it! This Spring will be the birth of a new period and my wardrobe will some space for it. When was the last time you went through your closet? Make a start this weekend!
40 bags in 40 days
The ultimate Spring challenge
Ash Wednesday (1 March) is the beginning of lent and Christians are giving up something. Lent lasts for 40 days until Maundy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter) and is generally seen as a period reflection, self-examination but also improvement. Some Christians are thus giving up an indulgence like chocolate, while others give up a bad habit like smoking. Why not use lent 2017 to participate 40 bags in 40 days, regardless of your religious beliefs?
Saturday quote
“Do more of what makes you awesome.”
How to entertain your visitors when the weather isn’t great
I love this region and the sunny weather we experience 350 days per year. It seems though like climate change is also leaving its marks here. My visitors are arriving tomorrow, looking for warm sunshine which has been hiding a bit recently. Now the question is what to do when it’s not lounging at the beach weather?
Here are my top 7 tips to entertain your guests when the weather isn’t that inviting:
5 Tips for easy home organisation
Make a start to create your dream home
Talking to a colleague this afternoon, we both wished we were at home, wrapped up in a blanket with a hot drink, reading a book. The weather is just not inviting us to spend more time outside. So why not make use of these cooler temperatures (yes, 20 C/68 F are cool) and organise your home?
How to work when there’s so much work
Have you ever had one of these days or weeks when you didn’t know where to start because there was so much work ahead of you? I had one of these weeks and it went super smooth. Even I was surprised by it – hahah! So how did I do it?
Saturday quote
The secret to getting ahead is getting started.
What are you afraid of?
Step outside your comfort zone
A close friend of mine says: “If you’re afraid of it, do it!” For a lot of us, that just sounds counter intuitive. Why would you do the one thing that scares you?
How to save big this month
Growing up, many Germans would take a step back and save some money in January. It was and still is the month when insurance policies are renewed and people are just fed up with eating so much over the Christmas holidays. This last month, I’ve kept an eye on my expenses and there are so many ways to save in this big city. Here are my favourite tips to help you save this month: