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Ich bin Steffi, ich bin ein Kind aus dem Ruhrgebiet – Großstadtleben. Jetzt lebe ich seit 2008 am wunderschönen Traunsee in Oberösterreich in einem kleinen aber feinen Kaff - wie einige dazu sagen. Und ich liebe es. Ich habe zwei Kinder Mia (2012) und Luis (2013). Beides sind Wunschkinder und 15 Monate auseinander. Ja ich bin ziemlich schnell wieder schwanger geworden. Manchmal ist es anstrengend, ich bin ja keine 20 mehr - eher 40. Aber 40 ist ja das neue 30. Ich bin immer für einen Spaß zu haben. Ich liebe essen. Mal mit Fleisch, mal vegetarisch und mal vegan. Aber am meisten liebe ich meine Kinder.
Mit meinem Blog whatalovelyday versuche ich bewusster das Leben als Mama wahrzunehmen. Vielleicht findet sich der ein und der andere darin wieder. Ich will keine Tipps geben wie man seine Kinder erzieht oder wie man sich ernähren sollte. Es ist ein Blick in unsern Alltagswahnsinn mit Themen die mich gerade beschäftigen wie: das Leben, was koche ich heute, Kinderbespaßungsprogramm oder Bastelattacken. Einfach Dinge die uns gerade inspirieren und Spaß machen. Das versuche ich auch jeden Abend auch an meine Kids weiterzugeben. Vor dem Einschlafen reden wir immer noch darüber was das schönste heute war.
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GILI AIR WITH KIDS
Sonntag, 25. März 2018
Calm, turquoise waters, sea turtles, relaxed beach bars and breathtaking sunsets and good food. Welcome to paradise. Peace on the islands is mainly caused by the fact that there are no combustion engine vehicles. Here you get on only by foot, by bicycle or horse-drawn carriage, called Cidomos. Most tourists stay for three or four days on the Gilis. After that you need a little action again. Being with children means there is somehow always something going on. You will not find supermarkets here. Basically, everything is more expensive than on the mainland. For a good reason, all that stuff needs to be brought to the island.
HOW TO GET TO THE GILIS
We were picked up in Canggu and brought to Padangbai harbor by a small bus. then we went about 1 hour by speed boat to the Gilis. We had three seats, one of the children sat on the lap. Cost: 1,800,000 IRP (100 euros). Round trip. It always comes to waiting times. Punctuality - what is that? So pack something to play.THE ROAD ON GILI AIR
Yes, the handsome carriages. And the horses are so beautifully decorated. We decided against the coach. It may certainly be a great experience with the children in a carriage to ride through the island paradise. Or to be driven to the accommodation and not having to drag a suitcase through the sand. But the animals are standing all day in in the direct sun and I hve not once seen tht they get water. We explained it to the children. And they agreed to walk.
BICYCLE OR RUNNING
Walk with children and explore the island. Yeah. Maybe in a couple of years. This may lead to whining infants in the heat. Mummy I'm hot. Mummy I can not. Can you carry me. If it works with your kids borrow a bicycle. Children ready to hit the rack or bike seat and go. We have paid IDR 50,000 (3 euros) for a bike per day.
SLEEPING ON GILI AIR
Meanwhile, there are many accommodations. We booked through Airbnb and a pool was important to us . No big resort. Bungalow resort would be perfect. And away from the action. We found it in the northwest. Locally, we have asked for a rollaway bed. No problem. Per night The co-sleeper was IDR 50,000 (3 euros) extra charge. The bungalow was IDR 470,000 (28 euros) per night including a small breakfast .
TIPS FOR RELAXED PARENTS
Gili Air can make children happy. I offer these three tips warmly at heart for giving parents also the oportunity to enjoy the slow island life.
Seek out a hotel in the northwest. It is a little quieter than the southeast. The children are free to move without the need to worry that they will be run over by a carriage. These dart along the pathes pretty swift.
Look out to have a hotel with pool and access to the beach because the water will be your nanny.
If it is possible leave your big luggage on the mainland. You wont really need that much. I packed three dresses. I wore my bikini and sarong the whole time. Everyone who has children knows how many times they change clothes a day. At least four times. You as a parent will be the best judge on the topic.
CUDDLE CATS
BICYCLE OR RUNNING
Walk with children and explore the island. Yeah. Maybe in a couple of years. This may lead to whining infants in the heat. Mummy I'm hot. Mummy I can not. Can you carry me. If it works with your kids borrow a bicycle. Children ready to hit the rack or bike seat and go. We have paid IDR 50,000 (3 euros) for a bike per day.
SLEEPING ON GILI AIR
Meanwhile, there are many accommodations. We booked through Airbnb and a pool was important to us . No big resort. Bungalow resort would be perfect. And away from the action. We found it in the northwest. Locally, we have asked for a rollaway bed. No problem. Per night The co-sleeper was IDR 50,000 (3 euros) extra charge. The bungalow was IDR 470,000 (28 euros) per night including a small breakfast .
TIPS FOR RELAXED PARENTS
Gili Air can make children happy. I offer these three tips warmly at heart for giving parents also the oportunity to enjoy the slow island life.
Seek out a hotel in the northwest. It is a little quieter than the southeast. The children are free to move without the need to worry that they will be run over by a carriage. These dart along the pathes pretty swift.
Look out to have a hotel with pool and access to the beach because the water will be your nanny.
If it is possible leave your big luggage on the mainland. You wont really need that much. I packed three dresses. I wore my bikini and sarong the whole time. Everyone who has children knows how many times they change clothes a day. At least four times. You as a parent will be the best judge on the topic.
GILI AIR
10 THINGS To do with kids
CUDDLE CATS
Oh yes cats. What the dogs are to Bali are the cats on the Gilis. We needed to visit a particular restaurant because there was a sweet roll of 5 kittens there. A highlight for our kids.
HOPPING IN THE POOL
With or without water wings. Jump in the pool does not only make the children happy. We were fortunate that we had the pool to ourselves. Nudity was no problem. For the very young remember to bring a lycra. Another tip: buy sunscreen at home. In Indonesia, a small tube is IDR 150.000,- (10 euros).
A BED BUT IN THE SKY
Walk in the Clouds. Kids love it when it's cozy. A mosquito net creates a cozy betime atmosphere. And it protects our children from annoying mosquito bites.
RIDING ON THE BEACH
RIDING ON THE BEACH
Oh yes, the love of horses is very important here. It was a highlight. Bright children's eyes and lots of hugs and patting the horse. Sitting on a big horse on the beach. And not in a luxurious stable. Is that against animal rights? No. The carriages are cruelty to animals. But bearing 20 kilos at the beach in a brease is not. If you deal carefully with the animals, there is even a kiss as a reward in it for you. The animals feel it.
FOOD FOR KIDS
FOOD FOR KIDS
Nasi Nasi Nasi: only rice. Mama we want spaghetti with tomato sauce. If you ask for favourite food I think 80% of the children answer: spaghetti. So we had spaghetti with tomato sauce for breakfast. During our stay the kids had it three times. It really is good for the child. Carbohydrates etc. The main thing is the kids are happy.
TREASURE HUNTING
Collect shells and coral (keep in mind that there regulations of not bringing them outside the country to protect nature, although the washed up corals on the beach are allredy dead however understandable if you consider that it takes 20.000 years to grow a reef). Always a nice souvenir of a ream vacation. Corals can be found on the Gilis to suffice. Unfortunately. Unfortunately, because of the Gilis have already many dead coral reefs. The dead coral pieces are then washed up on the beach. Sometimes the beach areas are littered with them. There are several reasons. Weather phenomena such as El Niño. Tourists humping on the corals. Or boats scrape over the coral gardens. In the north of the island you can still find sections with sand.
CYCLING
TREASURE HUNTING
Collect shells and coral (keep in mind that there regulations of not bringing them outside the country to protect nature, although the washed up corals on the beach are allredy dead however understandable if you consider that it takes 20.000 years to grow a reef). Always a nice souvenir of a ream vacation. Corals can be found on the Gilis to suffice. Unfortunately. Unfortunately, because of the Gilis have already many dead coral reefs. The dead coral pieces are then washed up on the beach. Sometimes the beach areas are littered with them. There are several reasons. Weather phenomena such as El Niño. Tourists humping on the corals. Or boats scrape over the coral gardens. In the north of the island you can still find sections with sand.
CYCLING
children on the luggage rack. A little padding with a towel and off you go. One can borrow even bicycle seats for the smaller children. Riding the bike is fun. Make a round trip around the island in half an hour. But pay attention - who loves his bike is pushing it. From time to time there are sections you get stuck in the sand. So get off and push. The pathes to the interior of the island are easily passable. And there's always something to discover.
SNORKELING
SNORKELING
The Gilis are also a snorkeling and diving paradise. Advertised with colorful fish and turtles. The turtles are out on the reef. The kids and me did not see them, daddy did while diving. For little children, you should bring mask and snorkel from home. In the dive shops there was only equipment for adults. Snorkel training we did in the pool. Both children can already swim and dive. With the snorkel they had no problems as long as they could stand. And it's a great feeling when the water is no longer burning in the eyes
SWING BY THE SEA
SWING BY THE SEA
Typical images for Gilis are the swings. Meanwhile you find them in many places at the sea or on the beach. At low tide, you have easy access to the swings that are in the water. Try it all. It will put a big grin on your face. At sunset, you can take even more beautiful pics. Great were thedouble swings. So we had no stress who is allowed to swing first.
SUNSET
SUNSET
There are beautiful sunsets on Gili Air. Seek out a nice location for dinner. Children can play on the beach. And you can relaxe and enjoy the sunset. With the right music it can bring you to tears. For me it was that way. It was a great moment.
OUR CONCLUSION
OUR CONCLUSION
Back in Canggu I can only say: Trash. Mopeds. Möp. Mööp.We were getting so used to the only sounds besides the ocean breaks and birds being the beslls on the carriages. It is so quiet and relaxing on Gili Air. Seek out your accommodation in the northwest. in the southeast are construction sites, because the government has decided that the beaches must be freely accessible to all. No concrete. Beach for everyone. I think that's great. So they are torn down and rebuilt set back. Enjoy the island life. We look forward to the next time. Which one of you had been to Gili Air? And if so - how you liked it?
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Sonntag, 11. Oktober 2015
CREAM OF PUMPKIN SOUP WITH PUMPKIN CRISPS
1 small piece of butter // pumpkin pulp // 1 l bouillon // a few dashes of red wine // cinnamon // nutmeg // salt and pepper // 2 tablespoons olive oil // 2 tablespoons honey // some pumpkin seed oil // 2 tablespoons brown sugar // 1/8 l cream
And there you go:
Begin to melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Then place the larger scraped pieces of pulp on baking paper, sparingly pour some olive oil over the pieces , add some salt and pepper and slide it at 180 degrees in the oven. These pieces are tasty as a snack and a perfect liner for the soup. The rest of the pulp goes in the pan and is roasted and caramelized with honey and brown sugar. To deglaze add a little red wine, using broth. Then eventually decant into a casserole, to minimize the splattering using a hand blender. Season it with salt, pepper, cinnamon (a little), nutmeg (even less) and pumpkin seed oil to meet your taste. Serve with a dash of cream and add the chips and a herbal leaf - Bon Appettit !DIY - Twinkel Twinkel LITTLE STAR
Sonntag, 4. Oktober 2015
YOU NEED:
Wooden Star // Drill // Jigsaw // Paint //Brushes // Fairy LightsMY HUSBAND AND HIS BOOKS
Freitag, 2. Oktober 2015
I was with Mia at Toscana Park in Gmunden, because we have heard there should be a book tree. We searched and were much more aware of our surroundings than usually combing the park. We have seen many beautiful trees, squirrels, have looked into holes and climbed on trees, but we have not found a single book. It was jinxed. We asked the walkers said ... No ... I've never heard of, but a great thing ... I thought there at the tree or there ... good luck with your search. The dog owners that are frequently in the park with their pets told me that the books are every now on different trees but mostly at the entrance. But nothing to do about it , no bag with a book for us. Maybe tomorrow. It is a beautiful park, amazing trees and always something to discover. We actually did see the book tree, but since it had no books on it at the time it appeared to us to be a regular tree. You can find the tree right at the entrance of the Toscana park. It is the old oak.
But what's behind it. Bookcrossing.com - reading books and meeting people. What is BookCrossing? A book that is passed from reader to reader. It is like a library for the whole world. Social Network included. It gives the book a unique identity. It can be tracked and hunted. There are currently 1,475,719,719 BookCrossers and 11,106,357 books, traveling through 132 countries. The goal is to connect each other by the books people.
How it works: Enter your books a new life, instead of favorite books that you read anyway a second time to allow dust, give it to others. There is an online archive and tracking system. So you can come into contact with people and evaluate literature. There are BCIDs - the individual book ID. If a book with this number has been registered, the book can be traced forever and get new items. You can register for free register and it will cost you nothing. The bottom line is:. Don't lock your books - read them - and then let them free Another quote for you, also to be found on BookCrossing and very appropriate:
A book is not just a friend, it creates you friends. If you have owned a book in mind and in spirit, you are enriched. But if you have passed the book you are enriched in triplicate. Henry Miller // The Books in My Life // 1969
Some of Thomas' books are now registered and will be brought to special places, and the hunt begins, today he strolled off again with a pile of books. I think it's a great thing. Maybe it's something for you.
PIMP YOUR PIN BOARD
Sonntag, 20. September 2015
In DEPOT (store) I've gotten paper tape, pretty paper tape, and the weekday buttons. I love black & white so the paper tape had to be black and white too. Of course it is entirely up to you, just pick your favourite. If your cork wall has not yet lost it's natural look, paint it white and let it dry. After the paint has dried you need the nails. Plug the nails next to the frame in the cork. The nails must protrude slightly so that you can wrap the tape around. I sticked the nails at the same distance. But you can do so as you like best. On my wall the distance between nails is about 10 cm. And then the wrapping starts with a knot on a bottom nail going criss cross upwards - some times I skipped a nail for not getting too symmetrical. The last wound end with a knot around the nail. And done! Made it look nice quickly.
YOU NEED:
1 cork pin board // white paint // nails 20 mm (if you decide on wider tape go with longer nails) // paper tape
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