5 Things I Want You to Know About Polish
I Am An Expat, Thoughts on Language And Culture
Feb 23, 2015
Yesterday was International Mother Language Day (#IMLD). and I want to shed some light on my own mother tongue, Polish. I know I’m late but then Ilze wrote her post about Latvian and I found it absolutely fascinating and wanted to write a similar post listing all the things to know about
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Focaccia Recipe
Bread Recipes
Feb 19, 2015
I love all kinds of bread. My favourite is the heavy, German-style bread made with rye flour but sometimes I feel like making Turkish-style flatbread. Or at least I thought it was Turkish-style flatbread because when I found the recipe and proudly presented the result to my Turkish friend, she said, “Oh,
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Homemade Chocolate for Valentine’s Day Sponsored Post and Giveaway
Blogging Events, Dessert Recipes, I Am A Blogger
Feb 12, 2015
Disclaimer: this post is sponsored by OneDay and I was rewarded for writing it. I wasn’t a huge fan of Valentine’s day until last year when the daycare took care of our children while we went for a date, just the two of us. My husband and me. It was epic! And from that
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How to Get Published on the Big Sites (Like The Huffington Post)
I Am A Blogger, Thoughts on Blogging
Feb 09, 2015
There are many reasons why people decide to start a blog. Some write for friends and family, others wish to reach a bigger audience. And when your blog is small, a great way to achieve the latter is to be published on big sites. The Huffington Post is one of the sites
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How To Talk To Dutch Doctors So That They Will Listen
Customs And Traditions, I Am An Expat, Intercultural Communication, My Expat Life
Feb 02, 2015
For those of you not yet in the know about the Dutch healthcare system, doctors in the Netherlands believe that everything can be cured by Paracetamol and bread. I still remember the shock when I asked for the chicken pox vaccine for my kids and was told that such a vaccine does
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5 Tips for Maintaining Your Less Spoken Language
Thoughts on Language And Culture
Jan 26, 2015
I love having guest posts on my blog! They come from various people from all over the world and cover a variety of topics, from homeschooling to upcycling. Sometimes, the authors are experts in their fields and offer such great advice, like this one from Ariadne of the Positive Parenting Connection or
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Witlof Chicory, Fruit and Blue Cheese Salad
I Am The Lady Who Likes To Bake, Salad Recipes
Jan 22, 2015
Many people don’t like chicory because of its bitter taste but I just love everything about it: its freshness, the tanginess, the hairy texture. I think chicory is fabulous. I’ve only tried it cold- eaten like that or in salads, but recently, I’ve started using it warm: in pasta casseroles or baked
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5 Tips for a Peaceful Christmas
Customs And Traditions, I Am A Mom, I Am An Expat, My Expat Life
Dec 15, 2014
Like every year, I’m getting really excited about Christmas. Usually we visit my parents and brother in Warsaw, Poland so that I can stop being so homesick, but due to many reasons, we decided to stay in the Netherlands this year. When my husband and I were still dating, I would fly
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Multicultural Celebrations: the MKB December Festival
Customs And Traditions, I Am An Expat, Raising Global Citizens And TCK's
Dec 11, 2014
It’s been a while since I hosted the Multicultural Kid Blogs Carnival but it’s my turn again! My theme this month is Multicultural Celebrations and answers the question: what makes your celebrations multicultural? I keep my theme very broad since I was late at announcing it and wanted to give other bloggers
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Christmas Carols around the World
Customs And Traditions, I Am An Expat
Dec 08, 2014
Everyone loves a good Christmas carol. I certainly know I do. I guess we all know so many beautiful Christmas songs. They tell of peace and joy and the birth of baby Jesus. They are sung in simple voices and by whole choirs with complicated musical arrangements. Big Stars like Mariah
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