by Clare Klinghammer | Dec 18, 2022 | Blog, Learning English, Nests & Wings Courses
The first block of my “High Flyers – English for Children” courses in Kronberg-Oberhöchstadt is coming to an end. Time to review how it’s gone. After eight weeks, I would sum it up as follows: All the children had fun and learned a lot. I also...
by Clare Klinghammer | Nov 18, 2022 | Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
Traditionally, Christmas is a time for giving. And to me, giving isn’t just about what the recipient gets, it’s about where I purchase it and whether I can support local businesses or Fairtrade initiatives or other “worthwhile” causes the process. Living in a foreign...
by Clare Klinghammer | Nov 16, 2022 | Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
Even though the weather isn’t quite sure what it’s doing, the calendar confirms loud and clear that it’s nearly Christmas! Well…it’s nearly Advent, which here in Germany is when things start to get both cosy and exciting. There is so much that I love about...
by Clare Klinghammer | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
11 November is fast approaching, and this is a big day in Germany – but for different reasons than in Britain, for example. There are no poppies or remembrance day ceremonies honouring those who have died in conflict [*see below]. But there are two celebrations that...
by Clare Klinghammer | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Family Life in Germany, Home & Happy in Germany
For those of us with children – and/or those who are young at heart – once a year, the question arises of how to celebrate that very special day. Personally, I still like traditional parties at home, at least for younger children. Old favourites like pass the parcel,...
