Author: Beth
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Celebrating Christmas at Aquapark Moravia: A Relaxing Family Experience
This year, we did Christmas differently. Instead of staying home with festive treats and movies, we spent one day of chritmas at Aquapark Moravia—and it was unforgettable! A Refreshing Change Christmas is about joy and relaxation, so why not unwind in warm pools surrounded by beautiful scenery? After a busy year, we needed a break,…
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Overcoming Sewing Fear: Cutting Fabric for My Winter Dress
In my last post, I promised to cut my fabric the next day. But I have to admit—I didn’t. I was too nervous! The fear of making mistakes held me back. After taking time to relax during my Christmas staycation, I finally worked up the courage to make the first cut. And guess what? It…
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My First Winter Dress: A Sewing Adventure
I’m so excited to share my first attempt at sewing a winter dress! After making simple projects like pillowcases, skirts for my daughter, and altering pants for my husband, I’m finally sewing something for myself. I’m using a pattern from the last issue of the Burda Easy magazine and can’t wait to create a cozy…
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Photography with a Vintage Touch: My Film Camera Adventure
This Christmas, I gave myself a special gift—a second-hand Praktica Super TL film camera! Even though it’s old, it’s already a treasure. I’m excited to share my first experience with it. Discovering Vintage Photography I found the Praktica Super TL at Foto Škoda, a popular camera shop in Prague. Since second-hand cameras come with a…
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Winter Gardening Update: Preparing for New Beginnings
Even though winter is starting here in Central Europe, my garden is far from dormant. The crisp air and occasional frost haven’t kept me from reflecting on the work I did in autumn, setting the stage for the coming season. While the garden rests for now, it’s the perfect time to share some of the…
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My Journey to Slow Living in Central Europe
Life has a way of speeding up when we least expect it. Between my full-time job in Prague, raising my young daughter, and the endless stream of responsibilities that fill each day, I’ve felt like I was losing touch with what really mattered. The pressure to keep up left me exhausted and disconnected, teetering on…