The first time we went to Opatija was during high season in August, and it was packed; we literally could not find a free spot on any of the beaches or a parking spot. Not ideal with a newborn and toddler anxious to get out of the car! I'd read on Frank About Croatia that the best time of year to go was in the off season; so I took my Mom, Grandmother, cousin and Gracie at the end of October for a girls day. We waited until the weather report had a day with clear skies and in the 70's. ... continue reading...
Butternut Squash and Potato Soup
I love making soup. I love that if you double this recipe, it gets even more delicious and satisfying the next day. It's really cold here right now so Sundays have been the day to quickly prepare this before heading out the door to walk around the old city, and then we have dinner waiting to warm us up when we get home. This is also a great soup to use any remaining fall decorations! I had so many pumpkins and butternut squash on our table and coffee table that we've had this and Harvest Pumpkin ... continue reading...
Celebrating Advent with Children
I started jotting down some ideas early this year because Christmastime always comes and goes faster than I can get my head around, especially as a tired mom to little kids! I really want to be intentional about teaching our kids why we bake Christmas cookies, go caroling (do you still do that? I love that part of Christmas!), have parties, wear our Christmas jammies, decorate our house and tree, wrap and gift presents and why there is such a sense of excitement and expectation in the air. It's ... continue reading...
Advent in Zagreb
Adventu u Zagrebu is here! Zagreb goes all out for Christmas (and I hear Easter, too, which I can't wait for!) Christmas markets, lights strung all through the old city, carriage rides in Zrinjevac Square, carolers and little concerts, huge live Christmas trees infront of the Zagreb Cathedral and in St. Mark's Square all began Saturday and run through the first week of January. If you ever get to come to Zagreb during the Advent season, here are a few fun things to know... There's ice ... continue reading...
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