Military Mom's Guide

02/09/2019

Children are so wonderful! We can learn so much from them!

25/06/2019

It is sooooo hot! We are offered 50% off the Military Moms Guide to Kaiserslautern for two weeks!!!! Get the guide at www.militarymomsguide.com and enter the discount code: summer.

Military Mom's Guide to Kaiserslautern provides ideas and inspiration for an hour, an afternoon or an entire day of fun. All adventures are located within 1 hour driving distance from Ramstein. Important information such as opening times, prices, stroller accessibility, parking and more will hel.....

22/04/2019

Wishing you a wonderful Easter Monday:)🐰🌷

22/04/2019

https://www.militarymomsguide.com/culture-fun/2018/3/24/falscher-hase-or-fake-rabbit-dinner-in-disguise

Fake Rabbit? This weekend I wanted to try out a German recipe that I thought my kids would enjoy: Falscher Hase.  This German recipe, which translates to 'false hare', has roots in Baden-Wuerttemberg. Falscher Hase came about during a time after WWII when protein was scarce and Hackfleish

20/04/2019

Happy Easter!

13/04/2019

A delicious traditional German dish that you can make, regardless of skill level!

I have tried many recipes over the year in the hopes of returning home with some delicious traditional German dishes. Sauerbraten, rouladen, kartoffelpuffer and a variety of breads. Not many have been as successful as Spätzle! This dish is super easy, has only a few ingredients, and your kids wil

12/04/2019

Don't cry my darling, it's only a movie! Don't cry my love, it's only soccer!

11/04/2019

Just don’t listen! You are not fat, you are fluffy🥰

06/04/2019

A German Easter Tradition - der Ostereierbaum!

The Easter egg tree, or der Ostereierbaum , is a centuries old German tradition.    Although the origins are unknown, there are many theories on the beginning of the Easter tree.  The egg has been a symbol of life throughout history and across cultures.&

04/04/2019

The Military Mom's Guide is written for military kids, with input from military kids! It's also dedicated to all our beautiful and strong dandelions! We celebrate you this month, and every month!

02/04/2019

That sauce.....

02/04/2019

Grandma come over! I can't it's raining. But I'm hungry! On my way!

30/03/2019

The Snowman Shall Burn...and other Fun for the Weekend!

Gartenschau! Once again, Gartenschau opens for business! On March 30th, the doors will open with the new motto, “ Der Regenbogen- zwischen Sonne und Wolken“ *rainbow - between sun and clouds). The park will be open from 1000-1600 on Saturday and Sunday and from 1000 to 1800 Monday through Frida

26/03/2019

Both the suspect and the reputed victim — who was transported to and received care at a local hospital — are minors and Army dependents, officials said.

24/03/2019

A little German humor...I've been there for sure! "Your mum is going to take you back to your own room now. Why? There isn’t enough room for 3 of us here. But you’re taking up more space than anyone else!!"

22/03/2019

A little wisdom from the Germans...success isn't always what you see on the surface.

22/03/2019

Easter Markets are Here!

Easter Egg Exhibition - 24. Ostereierausstellung Cpme to the 24th annual Ostereierausstellung, or easter egg exhibit this Saturday, the 23rd and Sunday the 24th from 1100 to 1800. This Easter Egg Market has been held in the Westpfalz workshops for 24 years and will have 20 Amateur Artists and – ar

20/03/2019

Hello Spring!

18/03/2019

Yes, yes, I know...it’s already Monday again. I’ll get up soon. Happy Monday Ktown!

09/03/2019

Our guidebook for Kaiserslautern is now available in Kindle format on Amazon! Check out somewhere new this weekend!

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This book provides ideas and inspiration for an hour, an afternoon or an entire day of fun. All adventures are located within 1 hour driving distance from Ramstein.Outside of the United States, Kaiserslautern has the largest American community with over 50,000 Armed Forces personnel, civilians an...

08/03/2019

Wishing you a wonderful weekend:)

04/03/2019

Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day! Maybe you can’t get to an IHOP, Waffle House, or Cracker Barrel ....but you can make this delicious European tradition anywhere you may go! Also, check out the parade that will be marching through Ramstein tomorrow!

Fastnachtsumzug in Ramstein Ramstein is going to have their big parade on Tuesday.  Don't miss the opportunity to head into the community and experience the energy and fun of this day.  The Fastnachtsumzug (parade) will begin at 1400 and last approximately 2 hours.  Most

01/03/2019

06/01/2019

Germany is absolutely rich in culture and this is a tradition you can take with you, wherever you may go. January 6 is Three Kings Day, which officially ends the Christmas season. Take down your tree, decorations and lights and prepare “Dreikoenigskuchen”, or “Three Kings Cake”. Your family can enjoy discovering the “King” of the day (whoever finds the whole almond) and celebrating a tradition that reminds you of your time in Deutschland.

04/01/2019

Crack the Code! 20 * C + M + B + 19

Three Kings Day, January 6th

30/12/2018

Guten Rutsch!

New Year's is called Silvester in Germany.  The name comes from Saint Silvester, whom was the Pope of the Catholic Church from 314-335. He is known to have mended leprosy, baptized Constantine the Great, and to have met the recognized members of the family of Jesus. There will be large fir

28/12/2018

Glücksbringer: German Good Luck Charms

One of the many New Year traditions in Germany is the exchange of good luck symbols and mascots. You can easily find these symbols available in shops around the end of the year, and are typically made of chocolate, marzipan, glass, porcelain and more. Here are the most popular symbols in Germany and

26/12/2018

After our last car inspection, we have been on the lookout for these guys! They like to hide in the car engine, especially a warm one during these cold winter days and nights.
https://www.militarymomsguide.com/culture-fun/2018/4/16/the-marder

Don’t be fooled by this creatures cute, fuzzy appearance. It’s actually a vicious animal that will enjoy chewing holes in your cars inner bits and pieces. It feeds on hot rubber and plastic , and finds a nice warm engine on a winter day quite enticing. I became familiar with this rodent afte

17/12/2018

The hospital did not provide details about the nature of the threat. It also did not state whether any personnel or past patients could have been exposed to contaminated blood.

16/12/2018

Santa or Christkind?

Germany is a haven for exciting and interesting traditions , especially during Christmas. There is Saint Nikolaus and his various sidekicks including the terrifying Krampus, decorating village Christmas trees, keeping a flame from the Bethlehem candle lit, visiting Christmas markets, and lighting