There seems to be a growing trend on aeroplanes these days… and I’m not sure I like it. Back in the good old days there were kids meals and vegetarian meals… and well… that was about it for options. Have you taken a minute to look at the options available now?
Continue readingI’m not a huge fan of sharing my fiction. I guess I’m worried someone will tell me my writing is no good. Still, every now and again I let one out of the cage. So, here’s a story that was included in one of Stringybark Stories’ many published books. The theme was that it had to have a twist. Enjoy!
(You can visit http://www.stringybarkstories.net for more info on Stringybark Stories).
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It’s not surprising there are no kangaroos in Austria. But I met a lot of new animals when I moved here. Here’s some of them!
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Vouchers… they’re the best presents… right? When you don’t know what to gift someone… a voucher is perfect! And receiving one is always a bonus… right? Well… only if you use it.
Some vouchers are simple to use. They’re usually not the fun ones though… amazon online, or a supermarket, for example. Receiving them is always welcomed, but they don’t really inspire. What people want to gift is an inspired voucher… for a hotel stay… or a dinner out… or a day trip. And here’s my tip for when you receive those non-standard vouchers… use it right away.
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In between raising a child I’ve taken on another challenge: learning German… again.
You see, there is a thing in Austria called Ausbildungskarenz. Which translates to something like training on leave. With the blessing of your company, you can take time off work to do some kind of further education. There are plenty of courses available, the caveat being that it has to be relevant to your line of work. For this you get the time off (can range from months up to a year) to study, as well as a bit of cash for doing it.
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It was a bit of a weird season this year. Things didn’t really go to plan. But they never really do, do they?
Since time was scarce having to run around after an almost one-year-old, I decided to work smart this year. I started early with the radishes in a small free standing garden bed to reduce the amount of weeding. I watered them and I remembered to put the lid on every night. Except one night.
And then this happened. Snow.
Every traveller seems to have one. There’s not always a reason for it, but most people will pick a similar place every time they fly. Hubby and I clash because he likes to sit on the left of the plane and I prefer the right. There’s no rhyme or reason as to why we prefer these sides… it just is what it is. So what are you? A window or an aisle person? On the wing for less turbulence? Toward the back because statistically that part of the plane is more likely to remain intact upon impact? (I’d be lying if I said the thought had never crossed my mind) All I can say is that it really does seem to come down to personal preference.
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, and if you find yourself in Austria on this day it’s highly likely you will be served… Herring Salad. The main ingredient is obviously herring (often pickled), and though there are different versions, think of a creamy texture with things like apple, gherkins, potatoes and beetroot mixed in.
How did this tradition develop, you ask?
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Learning a foreign language comes with many things… and one of the big things is correct pronunciation. If you haven’t grown up speaking German, it’s almost impossible to master all the nuances.
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Following on from my previous posts of favourite baby products from 0-3 months and 3-6 months, read on for my picks for 6-12 months.
The pen
Yay, Sam’s started crawling! Uh oh… Sam’s started crawling. Time to invest in a safe place for him to hang out when I need to prepare his food or go to the toilet. We were lucky enough to get a hand-me-down, and even though it’s more like a big cot than a grand play pen, it’s enough to keep him occupied and safe for those inevitable moments.
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