When I started Making This Home, I was an expat blogger.  I was a home remodel blogger.

I did not pause to figure out what direction my blog would take.  What about when we were in the United States?  What about when our remodel was finished?  You can only do so much remodeling to a 480 square foot apartment; I didn’t even think about it.

I just wanted to write.  Swap experiences.  Connect.  Celebrate the moments.

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We’re chomping at the bit to discover…

will St. Nicholas visit the United States on December 6th?

Last year in Germany, we set our shoes by the door.  If kids have chimneys, they put their shoes there.  They sing songs and put a carrot or hay in their shoes for St. Nicholas to give to his horse.  It sounds so fun… unless (like is with a lot of old European traditions) if you are a naughty child.  You don’t get a bag of gifts.  You get put in a sack!

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I just finished updating the About page here.

I’d say it’s a safe bet to no longer say that I am an expat in Germany… at least not always.  We’re more of a live-in-two-places kind of family now.  We have been since September.  It’s so exciting!

My next need-to-update is the Frequently Asked Questions page.  It’s ready for a lovely facelift.  But first – I wanted to ask for any suggestions.  Anything you’re curious about?  Anything you think others might be curious about?  Please leave your suggestions in the comments or send a tweet @makingthishome.  Hugs and handshakes all around!

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