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We Visited Herrenchiemsee Palace – one of Germany’s Versailles!

We took another day trip back to Chiemsee to take the ferry to see Herrenchiemsee – a palace built King Ludwig II to look like Versailles! Our Story In February of 2021, we packed up our American family of six, with four kids ages 11 and under, and moved halfway across the world to Germany […]

How to Make Cheap Natural Kitchen Cleaners At Home

Here are the recipes I use to make my own natural kitchen cleaners at home! They’re so easy and will save you a LOT of money. They use simple and affordable ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, Castile Soap, essential oils, and water. Let’s get started! Why Make Your Own Natural Kitchen Cleaners? We’ve been duped […]

Travel to Beautiful Lake Chiemsee – The Bavarian Sea

We took a fun day trip to see Lake Chiemsee and went mini-golfing with friends. When traveling in Germany, we can highly recommend visiting this huge and beautiful lake that has a gorgeous view of the Alps! Our Story In February of 2021, we packed up our American family of six, with four kids ages […]

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Winter to Spring in Bavaria

Here’s a cinematic video to show the magic of the changing seasons, from winter to spring in Bavaria. You’ll see the white winter change into vibrant, spring green. Our Story In February of 2021, we picked up our American family of six, with four kids ages 11 and under, and moved halfway across the world […]

Buying a Car in Germany as Americans

In this post and video, we share all about buying a car in Germany as Americans. We share the highs, the lows, the easy parts and the challenges. Overall, though, it was a smooth and easy experience! Our Story In February of 2021, we picked up our American family of six, with four kids ages […]

German Grocery Store Hauls as Americans

Today we’re sharing our German grocery store hauls for one week! You’ll see what we buy, which German foods we’ve been trying, and how much it all costs. Our Story In February of 2021, we picked up our American family of six, with four kids ages 11 and under, and moved halfway across the world […]

What is German School Like For American Kids?

Today we share what German school is like for our American kids! Even though school has mostly been online due to COVID lockdowns, our kids are still learning German and learning fast. We had quite a few school culture shocks when we first started school back in February, but things have gotten much smoother two […]

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What Our American Kids Think of Life in Germany

Today we share all about what it’s been like for our American kids to live in Germany! This will be a two-part video and post. The first part is all about daily life and what they like to eat, how they play, and how their lives have changed. The second part will be all about […]

How to Clean Your House Fast

Here are my top eight tips to clean your house fast! I’ve been using these tips myself, as a mom of four, and they’ve made a huge difference for me. I clean my house in less time and it stays clean more consistently. So let’s get started! How to Clean Your House Fast – 8 […]

How Life is Different in Germany as Americans

Since we moved our family of six to German in February of 2021, our daily lives and routines have definitely changed, but in some ways, they are still the same. Here’s how life is different in Germany as Americans! Our Story In February of 2021, we picked up our American family of six, with four […]

Natural Cleaning Recipes by Room

Here you can find natural cleaning recipes by room – all of the recipes you’ll need to clean your entire house! I also include natural, reusable and eco-friendly cleaning supplies that really up your natural cleaning game! Natural Cleaning Recipes by Room All of the recipes are FREE and can be found here on my […]

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Life in Germany vs. USA – 10 Things We Have in Germany, but Didn’t Have in America

Let’s have some fun comparing life in Germany vs. USA! Last week we shared with you 10 things we had in America but no longer have in Germany. This week it’s all about the cool new stuff we have in our home in Germany, but didn’t have in the USA. Our Story In February of […]

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How to Make Cheap Natural Bathroom Cleaners at Home

Here are the recipes I use to make my own natural bathroom cleaners at home! They’re so easy and will save you a LOT of money. They use simple and affordable ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, Castile Soap, essential oils, and water. Let’s get started! Why Make Your Own Natural Bathroom Cleaners? We’ve been duped […]

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Life in Germany vs. USA – 10 Things We Don’t Have in Germany

Let’s have some fun comparing life in Germany vs. USA! Here are 10 things we no longer have or own in Germany that we used to have in the USA. Do you think you could live without some of things things? In February of 2021, we picked up our American family of six, with four […]

Vanilla Natural Poo Pourri Toilet Spray Recipe to Trap Odors

How to Make Cheap Natural Kitchen Cleaners At Home

How to Clean Your House Fast

Natural Cleaning Recipes by Room

How to Make Cheap Natural Bathroom Cleaners at Home

Vanilla Natural Poo Pourri Toilet Spray Recipe to Trap Odors

Get Organized with this Natural Home Recipe Cards Set

These natural home recipe cards set will help you stay organized and keep all of your natural cleaning recipes at your fingertips. Why These Natural Home Recipe Cards will Make Your Life Easier Looking Up Recipes Online Can Be Annoying! I designed this natural home recipe cards set to help make natural cleaning easier. I […]

Freshen Up Your Home with Spring Room Spray Recipes

Bring the fresh scents of spring into your home with these six spring room spray recipes! These recipes use pure essential oils that are a healthy replacement for toxic scented candles and plugins. I Stopped Buying Scented Plugins and Candles… Why make your own spring room spray recipes at home? Because the ones in the […]

Welcome Spring with Spring Diffuser Bomb Recipes

These six spring diffuser bomb recipes using pure essential oils make welcoming spring so fun! Simply squirt a small amount from the bottle into your diffuser for a ready-made spring diffuser blend. I Stopped Buying Scented Candles and Plug-Ins… I love to make my home smell like Christmas, but when I used to use scented […]

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10 Spring Essential Oil Diffuser Blends

Welcome in the fresh and green aromas of spring with these 10 spring essential oil diffuser blends and recipes! These blends don’t just smell good, though, they will also support your health and wellness. They will help you to breathe easier while the trees and flowers are blooming. Why I No Longer Buy Scented Products… […]

How to Clean Your House Fast

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How to Deep Clean Your Living Areas & Kids’ Rooms – Flylady Zone 5 Cleaning

Today we’re going to dive deep into the FlyLady Zone 5 Cleaning method! This zone covers the living room and kids’ rooms! We are going to learn how to consistently keep it clean and decluttered so we can be proud to have guests over and enjoy using it ourselves each and everyday. You’ll get a […]

How to Deep Clean Your Master Bedroom & Bath – Flylady Zone 4 Cleaning

Today we’re going to dive deep into the FlyLady Zone 4 Cleaning method! This zone the entire Master and Mistress suite! The room, closet and bathroom. We are going to learn how to consistently keep it clean and decluttered so we can be proud to have guests over and enjoy using it ourselves each and […]

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How to Deep Clean Your Bathrooms – Flylady Zone 3 Cleaning

Today we’re going to dive deep into the FlyLady Zone 3 Cleaning method! This zone covers all of the bathrooms except the master bath. We are going to learn how to consistently keep it clean and decluttered so we can be proud to have guests over and enjoy using it ourselves each and everyday. You’ll […]

How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen, Pantry & Laundry Rooms with FlyLady Zone 2 Cleaning

Today we’re going to dive deep into the FlyLady Zone 2 Cleaning method! This zone covers the heart of our homes – the kitchen, pantry and laundry room! We are going to learn how to consistently keep it clean and decluttered so we can be proud to have guests over and enjoy using it ourselves […]

How to Deep Clean Your Entryway & Dining Room – Flylady Zone 1 Cleaning

Today we’re going to dive deep into the FlyLady Zone 1 Cleaning method! This zone covers the areas guests see first when they come to our homes – the porch, entryway, dining room, and other areas right off of the front door. If you stick to this method month after month, you’ll no longer be […]

How to Clean House by Zones – FlyLady Zone Cleaning System

I’ve been using the FlyLady zone cleaning system to keep my home clean and decluttered and wanted to share it with you! The best part is, I’m not spending hours a day cleaning. I do only 15 short bursts spread throughout the week. As a mom of four, this works so well for me! I’m […]

How to Declutter to Move Abroad

In February 2021, we are moving from the United States to Germany and we want to share with you how to declutter to move abroad like we are doing! We’ve almost sold, donated or thrown away 90% of our possessions. It’s been a HUGE project, one that’s taken many months to complete, and we aren’t […]

Laundry Hacks for Busy Moms and Families

Here are my best laundry hacks for busy moms and families as a mom of four. They’re how I keep laundry from piling up and stay on top of it instead of drowning under clothes. Believe it or not, I’ve actually been able to make it a chore that I actually don’t hate anymore. Can […]

How to Meal Plan Like a Boss to Save Money and Reduce Stress

I’ve recently learned how to meal plan with the Flylady system and have been so happy with how it’s helped to save us a lot money and has reduced stress for me as a mom of four. In this post, I’ll share with you my tips and tricks for meal planning success! Mama! What’s for […]

How to Keep Your Home Consistently Clean – Weekly Home Blessing Hour

Today I’m going to teach you one simple tip to help keep your home consistently clean by using the Weekly Home Blessing Hour from the Flylady System! This tip will make it so that friends, family and neighbors can show up unannounced and you won’t feel embarrassed with your dirty home. It will also reduce […]

How to Create a Daily Focus and Why It’s Awesome

As part of the Flylady system of home organization, cleaning and decluttering, I’ve incorporated the practice of a daily focus into my schedule and have been pleasantly surprised by how much it’s been helping me as a mom of four! I’m less stressed, feel more calm, and am less scatterbrained! How Having a Daily Focus […]

We Visited Herrenchiemsee Palace – one of Germany’s Versailles!

Travel to Beautiful Lake Chiemsee – The Bavarian Sea

Winter to Spring in Bavaria

Buying a Car in Germany as Americans

German Grocery Store Hauls as Americans

What is German School Like For American Kids?

What Our American Kids Think of Life in Germany

How Life is Different in Germany as Americans

Life in Germany vs. USA – 10 Things We Have in Germany, but Didn’t Have in America

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We LOVE German beer! So we knew we had to do a video trying and enjoying different beers. We're calling this video, Samstag Bierstag! Go grab your favorite German beer while you watch our video so we can enjoy one of Germany's cultural icons together.

Now we live in Southern Bavaria so all of the beers we tried are local beers because that's what we found in our local supermarket. Perhaps for another video, we can order a variety pack of beers from all over Germany! Here in Bavaria, there are many Weiß and Hell beers.

See all of our Life in Germany blog posts and videos here - https://mymerrymessylife.com/category/family/travel-and-life-in-germany/

See our Life in Germany YouTube playlist here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMUy6rPvNf96RmlBl22TCRUbrY3rTdPtb

//ABOUT US//
We are a family of six, with four kids and a cat 😹, who moved from the USA to Germany in February of 2021 to pursue our dreams of adventure, travel, learning another language, and integrating into German life. We hope you enjoy our videos about our journey to integrate - the highs and the lows of being foreigners on the adventure of a lifetime.

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🌟 Video Editing by Angela Tyler: https://www.angelatyler.com

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We had SO much fun visiting Herrenchiemsee with our four kids! It's a very family friendly touristy spot. This is known as Germany's Versailles, though there is another copy of Versailles in Potsdam, Germany! So hopefully we can visit that one sometime soon, too. We had the palace gardens to ourselves, thanks to the pandemic. We weren't able to go inside, but the kids really enjoyed the gardens, fountains, ice cream, romping in the woods, ferry ride, and just spending the day outside as a family. It was lovely and we hope you enjoy our video!

See our previous video about our first trip to Chiemsee here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMr03palmuA&t=412s

See all of our Life in Germany blog posts and videos here - https://mymerrymessylife.com/category/family/travel-and-life-in-germany/

See our Life in Germany YouTube playlist here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMUy6rPvNf96RmlBl22TCRUbrY3rTdPtb

//ABOUT US//
We are a family of six, with four kids and a cat 😹, who moved from the USA to Germany in February of 2021 to pursue our dreams of adventure, travel, learning another language, and integrating into German life. We hope you enjoy our videos about our journey to integrate - the highs and the lows of being foreigners on the adventure of a lifetime.

//LET'S CONNECT!//
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymerrymessylife
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymerrymessylife
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MerryMessyLife
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MerryMessyLife
Visit the Website: https://mymerrymessylife.com/
Visit my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyMerryMessyLife
See My Book, Detox Your Home, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/31NjzRv

//TIME STAMPS//
0:00 - Herrenchiemsee - We Saw Germany's Versailles!
0:52 - Driving on the Autobahn!
3:39 - Going to the palace - see what the kids think!
9:07 - Kids playing at a little park next to the palace - hear them speak German!

🌟 Video Editing by Angela Tyler: https://www.angelatyler.com

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Freshen up your bathroom before going poo with this DIY natural poo pourri toilet spray! It contains glycerin and essential oils which form a liquid barrier over the water that reduce poo odors and make your whole bathroom smell lovely without any toxins or irritating ingredients.

Get a FREE eBook on how to go natural in your home in this corresponding blog post - https://mymerrymessylife.com/vanilla-natural-poo-pourri-toilet-spray-recipe-to-trap-odors/

//TIME STAMPS//
0:00 - How this spray works
1:35 - Demo of the spray - how to make it
2:38 - The essential oils I suggest to use

//LET'S CONNECT!//
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymerrymessylife
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymerrymessylife
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MerryMessyLife
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MerryMessyLife
Visit the Website: https://mymerrymessylife.com/
Visit my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyMerryMessyLife
See My Book, Detox Your Home, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/31NjzRv

🌟 Video Editing by Angela Tyler: https://www.angelatyler.com

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Come along with us as we spend a day in one of Germany's most famous lakes, Chiemsee! We first go mini golfing in Bernau, and chose it because it has a playground right beside it - perfect for families! Then after mini golfing, we ate lunch and hung out at the Chiemsee pier. The views were BREATHTAKING! Sailboats, the blue water, and a panoramic view of the Alps. If you're traveling in Southern Germany, Chiemsee is a must-see. You can take a ferry to see Herrenchiemsee, a palace built to look like Versailles by King Ludwig II. There are numerous biking and walking paths, swimming beaches, boats you can rent, and more.

See all of our Life in Germany blog posts and videos here - https://mymerrymessylife.com/category/family/travel-and-life-in-germany/

See my Life in Germany playlist here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMUy6rPvNf96RmlBl22TCRUbrY3rTdPtb

//ABOUT US//
We are a family of six, with four kids and a cat 😹, who moved from the USA to Germany in February of 2021 to pursue our dreams of adventure, travel, learning another language, and integrating into German life. We hope you enjoy our videos about our journey to integrate - the highs and the lows of being foreigners on the adventure of a lifetime.

//LET'S CONNECT!//
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymerrymessylife
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymerrymessylife
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MerryMessyLife
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MerryMessyLife
Visit the Website: https://mymerrymessylife.com/
Visit my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyMerryMessyLife
See My Book, Detox Your Home, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/31NjzRv

//TIME STAMPS//
0:00 - A Day at Chiemsee and Mini Golfing in Bavaria, Germany
1:33 - Come Mini Golfing with us in Bernau
4:23 - Getting lunch at McDonalds (first time since we moved to Germany!)
5:22 - The Chiemsee Pier in Prien (we missed the ferry!)
6:44 - Recap back home - why we missed the ferry to see Herrenchiemsee

🌟 Video Editing by Angela Tyler: https://www.angelatyler.com

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This video is a little bit different than our other videos in our Life in Germany playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMUy6rPvNf96RmlBl22TCRUbrY3rTdPtb). We hope you like it! Let us know in the comments if you'd like to see more videos like this from us.

We are surrounded by beauty here in the Bavarian Alps and are really enjoying spending more time in nature since we moved to Germany. We wanted to share some of that beauty with you. May this video inspire you to also enjoy the beauty that surrounds you in your own life. To take time to stop and let nature speak to you. It can provide such peace, rest, and hope no matter where you live.

PS - I am most definitely an amateur cinematographer, so here are my current best attempts, so please forgive my much less than perfect footage. With time, I'll get better as I'm still learning! LOL

//ABOUT US//
We are a family of six, with four kids and a cat, who moved from the USA to Germany in February of 2021 to pursue our dreams of adventure, travel, learning another language, and integrating into German life. We hope you enjoy our videos about our journey to integrate - the highs and the lows of being foreigners.

//LET'S CONNECT!//
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymerrymessylife
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymerrymessylife
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MerryMessyLife
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MerryMessyLife
Visit the Website: https://mymerrymessylife.com/
Visit my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyMerryMessyLife
Check out my book on Amazon, Detox Your Home - https://amzn.to/31NjzRv

🌟 Video Editing by Angela Tyler: https://www.angelatyler.com

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You guys have been waiting for our car update, well, here it is! We moved to Germany in February of 2021 with our four kids (and a cat! 🐱) from America and we spent the first two and a half months without a car. How did we survive? 🤣 Well, watch our video to find out! You'll also see scenes from our visit to Maria Eck, a monastery, chapel, restaurant and Klostergasthof with panoramic views of Chiemsee and all the way to Munich.

//TIME STAMPS//
0:00 - See scenes from our daily lives and local travels in our area
1:29 - A little bit about us and our cat
2:56 - How we've survived without a car thus far
5:27 - How we decided on the car that we bought
10:54 - Kevin and Grayson ride their bicycles to go car shopping
16:46 - How we did car insurance
17:57 - We learn so much from your comments - thank you!
19:04 - We paid full sticker price - was that a good idea?!

//LET'S CONNECT!//
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymerrymessylife
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymerrymessylife
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MerryMessyLife
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MerryMessyLife
Visit the Website: https://mymerrymessylife.com/
Visit my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyMerryMessyLife

See My Book, Detox Your Home, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/31NjzRv

🌟 Video Editing by Angela Tyler: https://www.angelatyler.com

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We've been asked many times to show what we've been eating here in Germany since we moved here in February of 2021, from America, so here ya go! We go shopping 3-4 times a week, which is a big change for us coming from America. We used to shop once a week! But we are loving trying new German foods - you'll see us eat and make Käsespätzle, Maultaschen, Döner, Schupfnudeln (Kartoffelnudeln), Weißbier, and lots of yummy Brötchen (rolls) und brot (bread) from the bakery. Even the snacks are different here - like the paprika flavored chips!

See all of our Life in Germany blog posts and videos here - https://mymerrymessylife.com/category/family/travel-and-life-in-germany/

See my Life in Germany playlist here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMUy6rPvNf96RmlBl22TCRUbrY3rTdPtb

//TIME STAMPS//
0:00 - What We Buy at Our German Grocery Store in a Week as Americans - get a sneak peek of our daily lives
1:00 - Lil Intro - How we grocery shop as a family of six in Germany - how often, what we eat, etc.
5:25 - Monday's grocery store haul (Sara)
9:14 - Wednesday's Grocery Store Haul (Kevin)
12:11 - Friday's Grocery Store Haul (Kevin)
13:50 - Döner und Pizza for Friday night!
14:25 - Saturday's Grocery Store Haul + Family Movie Night Snacks
16:14 - Special Bakery Haul for Grayson's 10th Birthday!
(This video contains affiliate links. If you click on one of them, I'll receive a commission.)
18:56 - Käsespätzle recipe demo!

//OUR FAVORITE, EASY WAYS TO LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE//
🇩🇪 For the kids and Kevin - the Duolingo App (https://www.duolingo.com/)
🇩🇪 Grayson's favorite ways - Language Hacking for Beginners (a workbook) https://amzn.to/3pvYHJP and a German visual dictionary - https://amzn.to/3jacTpD
🇩🇪 Also, total and complete immersion and being okay with talking like a toddler for a while is a MUST 😉 LOL

See My Book, Detox Your Home, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/31NjzRv

//LET'S CONNECT!//
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymerrymessylife
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymerrymessylife
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MerryMessyLife
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MerryMessyLife
Visit the Website: https://mymerrymessylife.com/
Visit my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyMerryMessyLife

🌟 Video Editing by Angela Tyler: https://www.angelatyler.com

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Simple and luxurious DIY natural bath bubbles recipe that’s free of artificial fragrances and dyes! This takes only a few minutes to make and is the perfect gift to give to friends and family. It only uses three ingredients -

See the full blog post that goes with this video and get a FREE eBook - 5 Ways to Go Natural in Your Home - here: https://mymerrymessylife.com/homemade-bubble-bath-recipe-natural/

//THE RECIPE//
🌿 1/2 Cup Castile Soap - https://amzn.to/2F0S7Dw OR use Sal Suds for more bubbles - https://amzn.to/3f2VmxI
🌿 1/4 - Vegetable Glycerin - https://amzn.to/2DoUlMi
🌿 Glass soda bottle - https://amzn.to/3g4aBqf
🌿 Optional - Essential Oils (links in the blog post listed above)
That's it!

//TIME STAMPS//
0:00 - DIY Natural Bubble Bath Recipe -
1:30 - Why make your own natural recipe at home?
2:12 - About Vegetable Glycerin
3:31 - The labels and making the recipe
6:00 - Which essential oils to choose

//VIDEOS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO//
My Natural Curly Hair Routine using the Curly Girl Method - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhQcY3esl3w&t=742s
DIY Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIyEEXsLvU8&t=8s
Buy My Book, Detox Your Home, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/31NjzRv

//LET'S CONNECT!//
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🌿 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MerryMessyLife
🌿 Find my book, Detox Your Home, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/31NjzRv
🌿 My blog: https://mymerrymessylife.com/
🌿 Visit my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyMerryMess...

✨ Video Editing by Angela Tyler: https://www.angelatyler.com

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You asked and we're answering - finally! I know so many of you have wanted to know how our four American kids are doing in German public schools. Our kids have hardly spent any time at all in school in person because of COVID, but they are doing school online, so it's been a challenge for sure! We share all about how we're managing all of it. You'll hear how German education is actually quite a bit different American education. You'll hear what keeps us up at night with worry, and what's going well.

See all of our Life in Germany blog posts and videos here - https://mymerrymessylife.com/category/family/travel-and-life-in-germany/

See my Life in Germany playlist here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMUy6rPvNf96RmlBl22TCRUbrY3rTdPtb

//TIME STAMPS//
0:00 - What German School is Like for Our American Kids - see some videos from our daily lives in Germany
2:14 - What type of school did we choose? Public, International or Montessori
3:27 - How our youngest is doing in kindergarten
4:36 - How it started - the first meetings with the teachers
6:52 - The three tracks in German schools and why 4th grade is so difficult
10:38 - We had major German school culture shock for the first month
14:34 - Helping them with their homework is helping us learn German
15:38 - They walk or ride their bicycles to school & more culture shocks
18:58 - One surprise we had

/OUR FAVORITE, EASY WAYS TO LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE//
🇩🇪 For the kids and Kevin - the Duolingo App (https://www.duolingo.com/)
🇩🇪 Grayson's favorite ways - Language Hacking for Beginners (a workbook) https://amzn.to/3pvYHJP and a German visual dictionary - https://amzn.to/3jacTpD
🇩🇪 Also, total and complete immersion and being okay with talking like a toddler for a while is a MUST 😉 LOL

See My Book, Detox Your Home, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/31NjzRv

//LET'S CONNECT!//
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymerrymessylife
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Here are seven simple tips I use to keep my house consistently clean, without spending hours at a time doing it. They're quick and easy tips and even as a part-time working mom of four, I am still able to consistently do.

Get FREE Flylady home binder printables in this blog post - https://mymerrymessylife.com/how-to-clean-your-house-fast/

//VIDEOS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO//
🌿 Get More Done by Creating Daily Routines - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv1Vkb2iI70&t=106s
🌿 The Flylady System - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO6V_gZ4lIE
🌿 Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner Recipe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRH5Sni8R6M
🌿 Natural Daily Shower Spray Recipe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0hHM93HmCI&t=12s
🌿 Natural (Reusable) Cleaning Wipes Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKJCQ_CsH1w&t=219s

//TIME STAMPS//
0:00 - 7 Simple Tips to Clean House FASTER
0:57 - Our Old Cleaning Routine & Mindset that Didn't Work
2:45 - The Flylady System
3:34 - Tip 1 - Toilet Swish and Swipe
4:02 - Tip 2- Have Cleaning Wipes in Every Bathroom
5:18 - Tip 3 - Use a Shower Spray and a Squeegy After Every Shower
5:49 - Tip 4 - Keep a sponge next to the bathtub and use after every bath
6:10 - Tip 5 - 5 Minute Room Rescue
6:36 - Tip 6 - Set a timer for 15 mins. once a day to Clean
7:39 - Tip 7 - 2 Minute Hot Spot Clean Up

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You asked and we've answered! Here's how our kids are adjusting to life in Germany as Americans. We moved to Germany with our four kids in February of 2021, not knowing much German. The kids have adjusted SO well! This will be a two-part video. In this part, we talk about what they have loved here from the bakeries, to the ice cream, to the playgrounds and more! And next week it'll be all about how they're doing in school and a little bit about how the school system works here (it's a lot different than in America!). Hope you enjoy the clips in the beginning with clips from our daily lives and day trips in our region!

See all of our Life in Germany blog posts and videos here - https://mymerrymessylife.com/category/family/travel-and-life-in-germany/

See my Life in Germany playlist here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMUy6rPvNf96RmlBl22TCRUbrY3rTdPtb

//TIME STAMPS//
0:00 - How Our American Kids are Adjusting to Life in Germany
3:00 - What our kids think of German food
6:40 - They LOVE German playgrounds!
9:30 - They love their extra freedom and bicycle riding
11:57 - They love riding the trains
14:09 - Some of our traveling with kids tips
18:32 - Update on finding friends for the kids
20:46 - How our furry kid is doing (CAT update! LOL)

//OUR FAVORITE, EASY WAYS TO LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE//
🇩🇪 For the kids and Kevin - the Duolingo App (https://www.duolingo.com/)
🇩🇪 Grayson's favorite ways - Language Hacking for Beginners (a workbook) https://amzn.to/3pvYHJP and a German visual dictionary - https://amzn.to/3jacTpD
🇩🇪 Also, total and complete immersion and being okay with talking like a toddler for a while is a MUST 😉 LOL

See My Book, Detox Your Home, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/31NjzRv

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Going natural in your laundry room doesn't have to be hard or expensive. Here are all of my DIY laundry products I make and use in my laundry routine! These are all fragrance and plastic free, hypoallergenic and safe for sensitive skin. They are also eco-friendly as you'll be buying ingredients in bulk and saving on packaging and waste. A win-win all the way around!

See all of my laundry blog posts and recipes here - https://mymerrymessylife.com/category/green-living/non-toxic-laundry/

//RECIPES DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO//
🌿 Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIyEEXsLvU8&t=8s
🌿 Natural Powdered Laundry Detergent Recipe Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdcNTYizChg
🌿 Natural Stain Remover Spray Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVshXGO3-_E
🌿 Natural laundry booster and softener recipe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIa4Bu2KhmE&t=49s
🌿 Natural dryer sheets - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqDfHW98394&t=137s
🌿 Wool dryer balls -
🌿 My laundry routine as a mom of four - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08vaMeg1G2w&t=326s

//TIME STAMPS//
0:00 - My Nontoxic Laundry Routine
1:35 - Start with a natural laundry detergent
2:32 - Natural stain remover spray
3:47 - Natural laundry booster and softener
4:34 - Natural dryer sheets -
5:51 - My fav essential oils for laundry
6:12 - Wool dryer balls

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My blog: https://mymerrymessylife.com/
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I'm the owner and founder of My Merry Messy Life, which started in 2011 as a way to chronicle my journey to a natural, chemical-free lifestyle and to share my passions of mothering, natural cleaning and beauty recipes, real food recipes, curly hair care and crochet. I'm a mama to four precious and energetic kiddos and a wife to nerdy engineer who loves to sing, dance ballet and ballroom, and live simply and naturally. Learn More About Me

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