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		<title>My Experience with &#8220;MAMI-Fit Pelvic Floor Course&#8221; in Leinfelden</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 09:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="" data-start="409" data-end="681">After my second pregnancy, I was looking for more than just a fitness class — I needed a space where I could reconnect with my body, especially my pelvic floor. That’s when I found <strong data-start="590" data-end="633">Yessica’s MAMI-Fit Pelvic Floor course in Leinfelden</strong>, right in front of my door step basically, and it turned out to be exactly what I needed.</p>
<p class="" data-start="683" data-end="1076">The course starts with the basics: understanding the different layers of the pelvic floor and learning how something as simple as abdominal breathing can support both activation and relaxation. It’s informative as well as empowering.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1078" &#8230; 

<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2025/05/15/pelvic-floor-course-leinfelden/">My Experience with &#8220;MAMI-Fit Pelvic Floor Course&#8221; in Leinfelden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="" data-start="409" data-end="681">After my second pregnancy, I was looking for more than just a fitness class — I needed a space where I could reconnect with my body, especially my pelvic floor. That’s when I found <strong data-start="590" data-end="633">Yessica’s MAMI-Fit Pelvic Floor course in Leinfelden</strong>, right in front of my door step basically, and it turned out to be exactly what I needed.</p>
<p class="" data-start="683" data-end="1076">The course starts with the basics: understanding the different layers of the pelvic floor and learning how something as simple as abdominal breathing can support both activation and relaxation. It’s informative as well as empowering.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1078" data-end="1407">We trained together as a group, supporting each other and sharing experiences — and yes, babies were welcome, too! I felt incredibly safe, understood, and well-guided throughout the sessions. Yessica creates such a warm and inclusive atmosphere, and the fact that the course is held <strong><em data-start="1358" data-end="1377">mainly in English</em> </strong>makes it accessible for everyone, locals and expats. So maybe you don&#8217;t only find your strengt again or the one or other new mom friend 🙂</p>
<p class="" data-start="1409" data-end="1601">The class is perfect for anyone who’s been cleared by their doctor for pelvic floor training 6 to 10 weeks after giving birth and wants to gently regain strength in a supportive group setting.</p>
<p data-start="1409" data-end="1601">Yessica is a wonderful warm and understanding person. As she has been living in Cape Town, South Africa, before she started her family, she knows how demanding expat life can be thus she has a very open ear for everything international</p>
<h2 data-start="1603" data-end="1622">Practical info about the Pelvic Floor course:</h2>
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<p class="" data-start="1625" data-end="1665"><strong data-start="1625" data-end="1634">When:</strong> The next course in English starts on Wednesday, June 25 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, 6 Sessions</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1668" data-end="1735"><strong data-start="1668" data-end="1678">Where:</strong> Maybachstraße 9, 70771 Leinfelden-E. (with changing rooms and showers available)</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1738" data-end="1816"><strong data-start="1738" data-end="1756">What to bring:</strong> Comfortable clothes, clean indoor shoes, a towel, and water</p>
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<li data-start="1736" data-end="1816"><strong>Costs:</strong> 90 Euro<em> (Please note that the course is not covered by German health insurance as this is not your &#8220;normal&#8221; postnatal workout)</em></li>
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<p data-start="1818" data-end="2063"><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelvis-floor-course-with-Yessica.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11683 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelvis-floor-course-with-Yessica.jpg" alt="Yessica runs an English pelvis floor postnatal course in Leinfelden, close to Stuttgart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelvis-floor-course-with-Yessica.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelvis-floor-course-with-Yessica-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelvis-floor-course-with-Yessica-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelvis-floor-course-with-Yessica-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a>You can get in touch with Yessica via <strong><a href="mailto:info@mami-gesundheit.de">email</a></strong> or through the contact form on her <a href="https://www.mami-gesundheit.de/kontakt" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>website</strong></em></a>.</p>
<p data-start="1818" data-end="2063">If you&#8217;re in the area and looking for a thoughtful, well-rounded way to reconnect with your body postpartum, I can genuinely recommend this course from personal experience. You’ll leave each session feeling stronger — physically and emotionally.</p>
<p data-start="1818" data-end="2063"><strong>More information</strong></p>
<p data-start="1818" data-end="2063"><a href="https://www.mami-gesundheit.de/kopie-von-mein-angebot-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Yessica&#8217;s website www.mami-gesundheit.de</strong></em></a> (only in German but the course will be held mainly in English)</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2025/05/15/pelvic-floor-course-leinfelden/">My Experience with &#8220;MAMI-Fit Pelvic Floor Course&#8221; in Leinfelden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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		<title>Westality&#8217;s Postnatal Retreat for Expats in Stuttgart</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:32:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re a new parent living in Stuttgart—or you&#8217;re about to become one—you might be feeling a mix of joy, exhaustion, and a hundred questions you didn’t even know you had. Add being far from family and your usual support network into the mix, and yeah… it’s a lot.</p>
<p>So when I heard about this upcoming Postnatal Retreat hosted by Westality on May 3rd at the Marriott in Sindelfingen, from my friend Martina, who will contribute as a breath work teacher, it really caught my eye.</p>
<p> What is Westality&#8217;s Postnatal Retreat all about? </p>
<p>It’s a one-day event designed for both new and expecting parents. Think gentle &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2025/04/24/westalitys-postnatal-retreat-for-expats-in-stuttgart/">Westality&#8217;s Postnatal Retreat for Expats in Stuttgart</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re a new parent living in Stuttgart—or you&#8217;re about to become one—you might be feeling a mix of joy, exhaustion, and a hundred questions you didn’t even know you had. Add being far from family and your usual support network into the mix, and yeah… it’s a lot.</p>
<p>So when I heard about this upcoming <b>Postnatal Retreat hosted by Westality</b> on <b>May 3rd</b> at the Marriott in Sindelfingen, from my friend Martina, who will contribute as a breath work teacher, it really caught my eye.</p>
<h2><b>What is Westality&#8217;s Postnatal Retreat all about?</b></h2>
<p>It’s a one-day event designed for both new and expecting parents. Think gentle yoga, breathing techniques, workshops on things like nutrition, mental health, parenting, and even a space specifically for dads to connect. There’s no pressure to have it all together—just a chance to breathe, move your body a bit, and talk to people who get what you’re going through.</p>
<figure id="attachment_11669" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11669" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Postpartum-retreat-marriott-Stuttgart.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-11669 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Postpartum-retreat-marriott-Stuttgart.jpg" alt="An overview over the event timeline at Marriot Stuttgart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Postpartum-retreat-marriott-Stuttgart.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Postpartum-retreat-marriott-Stuttgart-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Postpartum-retreat-marriott-Stuttgart-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Postpartum-retreat-marriott-Stuttgart-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11669" class="wp-caption-text">Photo Credit: WestalityWay</figcaption></figure>
<h2>The timeline in a nutshell</h2>
<p>The Westality Postnatal Retreat begins with a welcoming session, followed by a morning on postnatal health, nutrition, mental well-being, special relaxing massageand introductions.</p>
<p>Midday brings expert-led workshops on cooking workshops, breathwork and fitness with baby with lunch and casual networking in between.</p>
<p>The afternoon includes special breakout sessions—like one just for dads—and opportunities to connect with local wellness providers. The day wraps up with a group reflection and grounding practice.</p>
<p>The vibe seems very down-to-earth. It’s not about being the &#8220;perfect&#8221; parent, but rather about taking a day to check in with yourself and maybe connect with others going through similar things.</p>
<h2>Why it is a treat for Expat parents in and around Stuttgart</h2>
<figure id="attachment_11671" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11671" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Expat-postpartum-retreat-Stuttgart.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-11671 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Expat-postpartum-retreat-Stuttgart.jpg" alt="A postpartum retreat for Expat mums and dads in Stuttgart." width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Expat-postpartum-retreat-Stuttgart.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Expat-postpartum-retreat-Stuttgart-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Expat-postpartum-retreat-Stuttgart-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Expat-postpartum-retreat-Stuttgart-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11671" class="wp-caption-text">Photo Credit: Becca Allen</figcaption></figure>
<p>When you’re parenting in a foreign country, it’s easy to feel like you&#8217;re doing it all on your own. This retreat can be a gentle way to find a bit of community, learn something useful, and  just have a few hours to focus on you.</p>
<h2><b>Details at a glance:</b></h2>
<p><b>When</b>: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025</p>
<p><b>Time</b>: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM</p>
<p><b>Where</b>: Stuttgart Marriott Hotel, Sindelfingen</p>
<p><b>Tickets</b>: There are different options, including a half-day pass</p>
<p><strong>Litte extra</strong>: All attendees will have a chance to win prizes as Melissa&#8217;s nutrition consultation and Mom &amp; Baby Petite Photoshoot by Becca Allen Photography.</p>
<p>If you end up going, let me know!</p>
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<h2><strong>More information</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://westalityway.com/postnatalretreat" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong> Westalityway Postnatal Retreat</strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/westalityway/profilecard/?igsh=MTV1MmtxaHZncjdxZQ%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Westalityway on Instagram</strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/926451869686159/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2252%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%22invite_link_id%5C%22%3A561136066304607%7D%7D%5D%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Westalityway on Facebook</strong></em></a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2025/04/24/westalitys-postnatal-retreat-for-expats-in-stuttgart/">Westality&#8217;s Postnatal Retreat for Expats in Stuttgart</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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		<title>Back after baby break</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello wonderful reader. It&#8217;s been a while—actually, more than two years—since I last posted here. In some ways, it feels like a lifetime ago, and in others, like the blink of an eye. A lot has happened since then, the biggest being the birth of my second child. As any parent can imagine, life with a newborn (and an older sibling) is an incredible, beautiful whirlwind. But what I didn&#8217;t fully anticipate was how overwhelming everything would become.</p>
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<p>At first, I thought I’d be able to balance it all. It worked well after I had my first child back in 2019. I started working &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2024/09/26/back-after-baby-break/">Back after baby break</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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<p>Hello wonderful reader. It&#8217;s been a while—actually, more than two years—since I last posted here. In some ways, it feels like a lifetime ago, and in others, like the blink of an eye. A lot has happened since then, the biggest being the birth of my second child. As any parent can imagine, life with a newborn (and an older sibling) is an incredible, beautiful whirlwind. But what I didn&#8217;t fully anticipate was how overwhelming everything would become.</p>
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<p>At first, I thought I’d be able to balance it all. It worked well after I had my first child back in 2019. I started working on the blog and hosting  language courses when the little one was 3 months old. So I assumed, it would be the same way with baby number 2. I figured I’d take a short break, soak in those precious moments with my baby, and then get back to work. But life had other plans. As much as I wanted to be &#8220;productive,&#8221; the reality was that I felt constantly overwhelmed. Between sleepless nights, the daily demands of a growing family, and the emotional rollercoaster of being a mom of two, I quickly realized that something had to give. And that something was work.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-on-living-in-Stuttgart.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-11625 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-on-living-in-Stuttgart.jpg" alt="After 2 years I am blogging again on Living in Stuttgart." width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-on-living-in-Stuttgart.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-on-living-in-Stuttgart-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-on-living-in-Stuttgart-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-on-living-in-Stuttgart-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>For the past two years, my focus has been on my family, and I don&#8217;t regret it for a second. I needed to be present, not just physically, but emotionally. My family needed me, and if I’m being honest, I needed that time too. I needed to figure out how to navigate this new chapter in my life and prioritize what really mattered.</p>
<p>But now, things are starting to shift. My little one is a bit more independent, and I’ve finally found a rhythm in the chaos. It’s not perfect—far from it—but it’s manageable. And most importantly, I feel like myself again. I have energy, drive, and the creative spark that had been dormant for a while.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">So, here I am, ready to dive back in. I’m excited to reconnect with my work, my passions, and of course, all of you. It’s going to be a journey, but one I’m eager to take. I can’t wait to share more with you soon. And – from the bottom of my heart –  thank you for sticking around and for your patience.</span></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s to fresh starts and new energy!</p>
<h2>Living in Stuttgart &#8211; lookout</h2>
<p>I have been blogging about the highlights and hidden gems of Stuttgart for over 10 years now. Before kids my life looked different than it does now. I loved to indulge in the many events Stuttgart has to offer. I went out to try new bars or restaurants frequently. Now, with two kids under 6, I spend a lot of time on playgrounds and in the nature. So as a logical consequence, the contend of this blog will shift a bit, too. I am planning new projects and topics at the moment so stay tuned.</p>
<p><strong>Before I go, I’d love to hear from all of you who are fellow parents: How do you balance family life and work? Was it easy for you to get back to work after your baby break or was a it a bit of a struggle for you, too? </strong>Let’s chat in the comments!</p>
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		<title>Pregnancy update: Pregnant in Stuttgart with baby # 2</title>
		<link>https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2022/03/31/pregnancy-stuttgart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey guys, it&#8217;s been a while. I am approaching the end of my second pregnancy in Stuttgart and thought it is definitely time for another update here on the blog.</p>
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<p>Maybe you remember my last post back in November 2021, where I shared the news that we are expecting or second baby (if not, <strong><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/11/05/life-update-part-ii-big-news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you can find it here</a></strong>.) Ever since I haven&#8217;t been much active, blogging-wise. And I have missed it so much. I love sharing my love for Stuttgart with you guys, keeping you up to date about what&#8217;s going on and giving some local tips.</p>
<p> Pregnant in Stuttgart: &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2022/03/31/pregnancy-stuttgart/">Pregnancy update: Pregnant in Stuttgart with baby # 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey guys, it&#8217;s been a while. I am approaching the end of my second pregnancy in Stuttgart and thought it is definitely time for another update here on the blog.</p>
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<p>Maybe you remember my last post back in November 2021, where I shared the news that we are expecting or second baby (if not, <strong><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/11/05/life-update-part-ii-big-news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you can find it here</a></strong>.) Ever since I haven&#8217;t been much active, blogging-wise. And I have missed it so much. I love sharing my love for Stuttgart with you guys, keeping you up to date about what&#8217;s going on and giving some local tips.</p>
<h2>Pregnant in Stuttgart: Maternity sickness and co.</h2>
<p>But this second pregnancy has been really tough. I can count the weeks were I felt healthy and strong on one hand. It all started with a severe maternity sickness that lastet for over 10 (ten!!) weeks and on most days I only managed to leave the bed to go to the bathroom to throw up. I felt extremely weak and miserable.</p>
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<p>And when the maternity sickness started to fade away, the Kita bug season started. I caught every single infection our little girl brought home from her playgroup. And while she suffered from it just a few days, every single one hit me quite hard. I guess that&#8217;s because your immune system is low during pregnancy. So in the end I had five infections that lastet between one and two weeks each. Ufff&#8230;.</p>
<p>Well, and the third trimester brought the normal tiredness and pregnancy problems that it holds in stock for most moms-to-be. I could sleep all day but after one hour of lying down either my hips hurt or I need to get up to pee &#8211; or both 😀</p>
<h2>Pregnant in Stuttgart: Balancing work, family and health</h2>
<p>So I had to make a decision where to step down a bit in order to manage my energy level throughout my pregnancy as well as I could. Obviously there is the little one and she is priority number one.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11602 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2.jpg" alt="being pregnant in Stuttgart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>Then there are my clients: my <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/german-conversation-group-in-stuttgart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>German conversation group clients</strong></em></a> as well as the clients that book my <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/services-for-expats-in-stuttgart/local-buddy-support/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Local Buddy Service</strong></em></a>. I didn&#8217;t want to let down any of them so it was a priority to keep on working with them for as long as I could. So the only part of my work I could cut short was the blog. My heart was bleeding.</p>
<p>Now, as I am approaching the end of the pregnancy, I am super nervous and excited to find out how life as a mom of two will be. I talked a lot to friends how already have more than one kid, I read books about raising siblings (I am the only child in my family so I have no personal experiences!) and did as much research as I could about what to expect the first days and weeks. But of course you can prepare yourself that much but in the end your reality might be very different to everything you are expecting. So I try to be as relaxed (haha, as if! :-)) and open to everything that comes our way as I can.</p>
<h2>Pregnant in Stuttgart in times of Covid &#8211; let&#8217;s talk about mental health for a second&#8230;</h2>
<p>During this second pregnancy I was not only feeling miserable because of the sicknesses. I was very low at some points mentally too. And I think it is very important to talk about that openly. When you follow influencer moms on Social Media you can get the impression mom life is super easy. They look happy on every picture, dressed up as if they do nothing all day but brush their hair and put on make up. BUT THAT&#8217;S NOT REAL! Well, maybe for some moms it is and bless them, they are lucky. But it is not the reality for others, me included. Mom life can be tough. Being a pregnant mom can be much tougher. Being a pregnant mom in the middle of a pandemic&#8230; well, I found it extremely hard and I have learned from many conversations that I am not the only one. So that&#8217;s why I want to address this topic here on the blog.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11607 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1.jpg" alt="maternity depression during covid" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>My friend Anne from <a href="https://www.fannetasticfood.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>fannetastic food</strong></em></a> (who had shared a <a href="https://www.fannetasticfood.com/virtual-coffee-date-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>very open post about life as a new mom of two</strong></em></a> on her blog a while ago) has sent me two really helpful books: <strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3DryVy6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Waiting for Birdy</a></strong> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3wSwpjh" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Motherwhelmed</strong></em></a> [both affiliate links to amazon]. They both deal with exactly the topics I am dealing with myself at the moment. There were many, MANY times during this second pregnancy where I felt totally overwhelmed (or let&#8217;s say motherwhelmed :-)). The sicknesses, the Covid situation that made it hard to meet other people, my work&#8230; everything just seemed too much sometimes. Talking to friends and reading those books helped me tremendously. It made me see that I am not the only one who is struggling during her second pregnancy, especially in times of Covid. If you are in a similar situation I can only recommend talking about it! With friends, family members and professionals. I also included my midwife at some point, when I was really really low.</p>
<p>Mom life is tough. Period. We don&#8217;t need to pretend we aren&#8217;t struggling when in reality we really are. Speaking openly about how you&#8217;re feeling doesn&#8217;t only help you and your situation. It also helps others as it takes away the pressure to be the perfect mom on the outside when at the same side, you&#8217;re burned out on the inside. So this is a big YES to more honesty on blogs and social media! We moms are great! But we are allowed to feel motherwhelmed, tired, sad&#8230; you name it, from time to time!</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11604 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4.jpg" alt="baby belly heart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<h2>Outlook on life as a mom of two</h2>
<p>This hasn&#8217;t been your usual &#8220;oh pregnancy is SO great and wonderful&#8221; post, has it 🙂 I have to admit myself that I feel a bit sad when I think about this pregnancy and that it wasn&#8217;t as joyful and easy as my first one was. I have a bit of a bad conscience towards the baby because I feel he deserves the best and that also includes a happy pregnancy. It is a bit crazy, I know 🙂 But on the other hand I am SO happy and thankful for this pregnancy because it will bring this little boy into our lives. The most amazing gift life can give you. And yes, I am nervous about how life will be with two kids. My heart starts bleeding when I think of my little girl feeling jealous or sad because she isn&#8217;t the center of everything anymore once the baby is there. But at the same time I am SO grateful and happy for her that she does not have to grow up as the only child. You see, I have very mixed and confusing feelings here 🙂 But I know that everything will turn out great in the end. And that&#8217;s why I can&#8217;t wait for this little boy to arrive in our lives and for us to start this new chapter!</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11605 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1.jpg" alt="stuttgart pregnancy family" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>Workwise, I really really hope I will find my strength and creativity again in late spring or summer to start blogging on a regular basis again. I have SO many ideas for new posts 🙂 Next to my weekly articles about what&#8217;s up in Stuttgart I would like to share more insider tips and also more tips especially for families. And then there is the guide book &#8220;Highlights and Hidden Gems of Stuttgart&#8221; on which I am working FOR AGES and which is nearly finished. So I hope I can publish it this summer! Stay tuned for that, it will be awesome! Packed with SO MANY insider tips, many of them are not even known by most locals.</p>
<p>If you have read until here: you are amazing, thank you 🙂 If you are a mom of two or more or pregnant at the moment and can relate to some of the experiences I wrote about today, please feel free to share your thoughts with me in the comments.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11603 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.jpg" alt="kissing baby belly Stuttgart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>And to all moms out there: We&#8217;ve got this! Chaka! 🙂</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2022/03/31/pregnancy-stuttgart/">Pregnancy update: Pregnant in Stuttgart with baby # 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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		<title>Life update &#8211; part II: big news!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:21:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you so much for checking out my first life update (if you haven&#8217;t so far you might <em><strong><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/10/26/life-update-part-i-summer-fun-and-work-situation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">want to read it first</a></strong></em>). As promised, here comes part II.</p>
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<p>Some of you have already guessed it &#8211; and you were correct 🙂 Yes, our little one will be a big sister soon 🙂 I am pregnant with baby no 2!</p>
<p>We are thrilled and super excited! As I was growing up being the only child I really really hoped for our little girl to have a sibling one day. And in spring next year, she will become a big sister! 😀</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/11/05/life-update-part-ii-big-news/">Life update &#8211; part II: big news!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you so much for checking out my first life update (if you haven&#8217;t so far you might <em><strong><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/10/26/life-update-part-i-summer-fun-and-work-situation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">want to read it first</a></strong></em>). As promised, here comes part II.</p>
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<p>Some of you have already guessed it &#8211; and you were correct 🙂 Yes, our little one will be a big sister soon 🙂 I am pregnant with baby no 2!</p>
<p>We are thrilled and super excited! As I was growing up being the only child I really really hoped for our little girl to have a sibling one day. And in spring next year, she will become a big sister! 😀</p>
<h1>How are you feeling?</h1>
<p>I am in the second trimester now and I can tell you that I am very VERY happy about that because the first one wasn&#8217;t easy. I had a very strong form of maternity sickness for 9 weeks. During that phase I couldn&#8217;t even leave the house &#8211; on some days the only distance I covered was the one from the bed to the toilet and back. I was expecting to be that sick as it was the same during my first pregnancy. But boy, it is a very different story when you have a 2 year old running around the house.</p>
<p><em><strong>To all moms out there: Have you experienced maternity sickness? And if yes, was it strong and lasted for weeks, too? What did help you during that phase?</strong></em></p>
<p>For me, I can report that not much really helped. In the end it was basically getting through it day by day. If you&#8217;re experiencing strong maternity sickness yourself at the moment, you should know that you are not alone! Even though many expecting moms don&#8217;t have maternity sickness or just a very mild version of it, some of us get the whole package (in the end I think I am lucky that it &#8220;only&#8221; lasted 9 weeks in my case. I know that other moms suffer the whole 9 months!). I can only recommend talking to your gyn and your midwife! They can advise you what to do, what medicine you can take and have the one or other tip you might not have thought about yourself. I think the most important thing is staying positive. That is a lot to ask when you have been throwing up multiple times daily for weeks, I know. But I have read and heard many times that experiencing maternity sickness can actually be a good sign for the development of your baby as it might be related to certain hormones in your body that help the baby nestle and grow. That was the one thing I kept telling myself in those weeks and that gave me the strength to face another day of misery.</p>
<p>But now I can happily report that this phase is over! For two weeks now I feel nearly normal again. I can get up in the mornings, play with my little girl, take walks with her and just enjoy life AND pregnancy. It feels like heaven 🙂</p>
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<h1>Does the little one know already?</h1>
<p>We haven&#8217;t set her down and actually told her that mom is pregnant and that she will be a big sister soon. I think it is too far away at the moment for her to understand. But what we did is we bought some picture books that explain pregnancy and growing families. She is very interested them. And a little while ago she pointed at my belly and said &#8220;Baby in belly!&#8221; We were like &#8220;What?!? Did she just say that??&#8221; 😀</p>
<p>I think we will wait a bit longer, until my belly really shows and it is only a few more months to the date of birth until we sit her down and talk to her. And afterwards I want to involve her in the preparations as much as possible. We also thought about getting her a baby doll once the baby arrives so that she can copy us changing diapers etc.</p>
<p><em><strong>To all moms of siblings: How did you prepare the big ones? Do you have any tips that you could share? </strong></em></p>
<h1>Outlook on pregnancy</h1>
<p>Being pregnant with number two is just as I have expected it &#8211; and at the same time not at all! 😀</p>
<p>Yes, I have been pregnant before so I know what it feels like. I was able to feel the first little punches much earlier than during my first pregnancy just because I know what it feels like when someone is knocking on your belly from within. I expected to be sick for months and could prepare a little bit for it. I still have my old maternity clothes and I know my favorite products that I want to use again during this pregnancy (in case you&#8217;re looking for a belly oil: <a href="https://shop.bahnhof-apotheke.de/product/schwangerschaftsstreifenoel-100ml.746.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>this one from Bahnhofapotheke Kempten</strong></em></a> is AMAZING!! So rich and all natural! You can order it online or find it in some well sorted pharmacies).</p>
<p>On the other hand, being pregnant as a mom of a 2 year old whirlwind it a totally different story! During my first pregnancy Moritz and I celebrated every second of if. I was spoiled day in and day out. We went on not one but two baby moons. When I was tired I laid down and rested. I tell you, it was heaven on earth (after the maternity sickness phase was over of course! ;-D)</p>
<p>Now, I even forget that I am pregnant sometimes! There is too much going on every day. Our little girl is super active and wants our attention all the time. And after being knocked out for 9 weeks I want to soak up every minute with her. So we are up to a thousand things every day and only when I sit down on the couch in the evening I realize how exhausted I am and remember that I am pregnant. It makes me sad sometimes as I would love to celebrate this pregnancy the same way like I did the first one. But then I remember that the situation is so very different, that I want to spend as much time with my wonderful girl as possible, especially as I know that it won&#8217;t be just her anymore in a few months and that I will have to divide my time and attention between two wonderful little humans (<em><strong>Fellow moms: How is that possible anyway??:-D Tips please!!!</strong></em>)</p>
<h1>What&#8217;s up for expecting moms in Stuttgart?</h1>
<p>I really want to get out there and get active again, now that I am feeling better. I have signed up for a pregnancy fitness class and want to join the one or other new mom group.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking for services and groups for expecting moms in Stuttgart, I can recommend checking out the website of my friends from Gravidamiga.com. They have a bunch of amazing services, for example:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.gravidamiga.com/en/calendar/detail/159/10.11.-08.12.2021/online" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>pregnancy yoga</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.gravidamiga.com/en/calendar/detail/152/13.11.2021/physics-stuttgart-vaihingen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>birth preparation courses</strong></em></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.gravidamiga.com/en/calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>and much more</strong></em></a></li>
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<p>Another great course in English is offered by Josette from the Little Nestling Place:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.thelittlenestlingplace.com/services-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Hypknowbirthing</strong></em></a></li>
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<p>If you want to read the post I wrote during my first pregnancy about being pregnant in Stuttgart, just<a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/category/pregnant-in-stuttgart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong> follow this link</strong></em></a>.</p>
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		<title>Support for English speaking moms in Stuttgart by Gravidamiga</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><em>[This is a non-paid-for article which is part of my friendly partnership with Gravidamiga]</em></p>
<p>Today I would like to introduce a company that is very dear to me: <em><strong><a href="https://www.gravidamiga.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gravidamiga</a></strong></em>. Gravidamiga offers services that you don&#8217;t find very often in Stuttgart: services in English for expecting moms and new moms in Stuttgart and the area.</p>
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<p>Being pregnant is always an emotional rollercoaster. But being pregnant or a new mom in a foreign country &#8211; oh boy. Kira Neumann and Dr. Christine Krämer noticed that even though there are many groups, courses etc. for German moms, moms that don&#8217;t speak the language have &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/11/03/english-speaking-moms-in-stuttgart-by-gravidamiga/">Support for English speaking moms in Stuttgart by Gravidamiga</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>[This is a non-paid-for article which is part of my friendly partnership with Gravidamiga]</em></p>
<p>Today I would like to introduce a company that is very dear to me: <em><strong><a href="https://www.gravidamiga.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gravidamiga</a></strong></em>. Gravidamiga offers services that you don&#8217;t find very often in Stuttgart: services in English for expecting moms and new moms in Stuttgart and the area.</p>
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<p>Being pregnant is always an emotional rollercoaster. But being pregnant or a new mom in a foreign country &#8211; oh boy. Kira Neumann and Dr. Christine Krämer noticed that even though there are many groups, courses etc. for German moms, moms that don&#8217;t speak the language have to look hard to find a place of support. So they founded Gravidamiga.</p>
<p>Their services include pregnancy yoga, birth preparation, mom meetups, introducing solids workshops and much more. Some courses that are coming up this November in Stuttgart are:</p>
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<li><a href="https://expatwomentogether.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Me Time for Mom</strong></em></a>. A great way to meet other moms, relax a bit and become creative. In this 3 hour workshop on <strong>November 13</strong> you will find your Mojo again, relax and rewind while practicing some yoga and learn about German Christmas traditions and even make your own Advent wreath.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.gravidamiga.com/en/calendar/detail/221/18.11.2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Let&#8217;s socialize &#8211; Gravidamiga goes neighborhood</strong></em></a>. On <strong>November 18</strong> you will visit two fun places for parents and kids in Stuttgart-Vaihingen: My Pilates Place and Children&#8217;s English Library</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.gravidamiga.com/en/calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11587 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Design-ohne-Titel-111.jpg" alt="Gravidamiga" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Design-ohne-Titel-111.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Design-ohne-Titel-111-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Design-ohne-Titel-111-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Design-ohne-Titel-111-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>I have been in touch with Gravidamiga for years and always point out the one or other event in my monthly &#8220;What&#8217;s-up-in-Stuttgart&#8221;-posts. Today I thought it is time to fully introduce this lovely company to you 🙂</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/11/03/english-speaking-moms-in-stuttgart-by-gravidamiga/">Support for English speaking moms in Stuttgart by Gravidamiga</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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		<title>Life update &#8211;  part I: Summer fun and work situation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi guys, it&#8217;s been a while 🙂 Thank you very much for still sticking around on Living in Stuttgart. Life has been a whirlwind in the last few months &#8211; or actually in the whole year so far&#8230; So I thought it is time for another life update. As there is so much I want to share with you, I will split this update in two parts. Let&#8217;s start with part I today&#8230;</p>
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<p> Summer fun </p>
<p>It seems like ages ago but in July we had an amazing summer vacation in Denmark. Have you ever been to Denmark? I know it might not be on &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/10/26/life-update-part-i-summer-fun-and-work-situation/">Life update &#8211;  part I: Summer fun and work situation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi guys, it&#8217;s been a while 🙂 Thank you very much for still sticking around on Living in Stuttgart. Life has been a whirlwind in the last few months &#8211; or actually in the whole year so far&#8230; So I thought it is time for another life update. As there is so much I want to share with you, I will split this update in two parts. Let&#8217;s start with part I today&#8230;</p>
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<h1>Summer fun</h1>
<p>It seems like ages ago but in July we had an amazing summer vacation in Denmark. Have you ever been to Denmark? I know it might not be on the bucket list of many. There are so many other locations in Europe one wants to discover first. But Denmark is actually a really beautiful and laid back country that makes the perfect destination for a family vacation.</p>
<p>We stayed on a lovely peninsula in the west of Denmark, close to the little town of Elsegarde. On Airbnb we have found a lovely accommodation named Blushojgaard (<strong><a href="https://www.blushojgaard.dk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this is their website</a></strong> but you can also find them on Airbnb) in a renovated farmhouse on top of cliffs and close to the sea. There were even cows grazing in front of our window which was one of the highlights of our little one 🙂</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/blushojgaard.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11570" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/blushojgaard.jpg" alt="blushojgaard" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/blushojgaard.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/blushojgaard-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/blushojgaard-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/blushojgaard-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>But our favorite feature of the accommodation was this swing on top of the cliff. What a great location for a picnic with the best view ever.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/swing-blushojgaard.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11575" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/swing-blushojgaard.jpg" alt="swing blushojgaard" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/swing-blushojgaard.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/swing-blushojgaard-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/swing-blushojgaard-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/swing-blushojgaard-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>We loved this place and the surrounding area a lot! The nature was beautiful but not too extreme for a 2 year old. Close by were several beaches, little towns as well as the city of Aarhus.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/VACATION-denmark.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11569" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/VACATION-denmark.jpg" alt="VACATION denmark" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/VACATION-denmark.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/VACATION-denmark-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/VACATION-denmark-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/VACATION-denmark-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>The beach that was the closest to our accommodation was all pebbles but only a short drive away where the sandy beaches of Ebeltoft and Boeslum. The water temperature in July was refreshing but not super cold and the waves were really small so our little one wasn&#8217;t scared of stepping into the water.</p>
<p>We explored the surrounding area and fell in love with the rolling hills and views. Our favorite place became the ruins of caste Kalo. To reach the castle you walk over a narrow stretch of land that is surrounded by water on the left and on the right. Then you can roam around the ruins and climb up an old tower to enjoy the view. Really magical.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/castle-kalo.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11571" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/castle-kalo.jpg" alt="castle kalo" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/castle-kalo.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/castle-kalo-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/castle-kalo-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/castle-kalo-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>And then there is the city of Aarhus close by. Aarhus is quite a modern, student type of city with a newly done harbor area. You can do a lot of shopping here, enjoy the cultural offers but we were there mainly for the playgrounds ;-), the park and the nearby deer enclosure (family vacation, what can I say?! :-D).</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Aarhus-with-kids.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11572" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Aarhus-with-kids.jpg" alt="Aarhus with kids" width="1200" height="1500" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Aarhus-with-kids.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Aarhus-with-kids-240x300.jpg 240w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Aarhus-with-kids-819x1024.jpg 819w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Aarhus-with-kids-768x960.jpg 768w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Aarhus-with-kids-300x375.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>A really cool feature is the endless loop bridge (&#8220;Uendelige Bro&#8221; in Danish). Great photo opportunity.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Uendelige-Bro.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11573" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Uendelige-Bro.jpg" alt="Uendelige Bro" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Uendelige-Bro.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Uendelige-Bro-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Uendelige-Bro-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Uendelige-Bro-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>So if you&#8217;re already planning your summer vacation 2022 &#8211; put Denmark on your list!! 🙂</p>
<h1>Work</h1>
<p>Work has been slow in the last weeks, mainly because of the life update I will talk about in part II (so stay tuned&#8230; ;-)). But I am still working on my eBook about Highlights and Hidden Gems in Stuttgart. I hope to release it by the end of this year. If you&#8217;re interested in buying a copy as soon as it is published, just drop me a line: <a href="mailto:mel@living-in-stuttgart.com">mel@living-in-stuttgart.com</a> . I will point out the must-visit places when living in Stuttgart but also a lot of insider tips and places not even every local knows about.</p>
<p>Moreover, I am still offering my online German conversation training. Due to covid I have stopped the group courses for the time being but I found that online 1-to-one German communication coaching is actually a really good training for my students and more intense then a group course anyway. So if you&#8217;re interested in brushing up and practicing your spoken German, get in touch with me via <a href="mailto:mel@living-in-stuttgart.com">mel@living-in-stuttgart.com</a> . For more information visit <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/german-conversation-group-in-stuttgart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Online Communication Training by Living in Stuttgart</strong></em></a>.</p>
<p>So far for today. Stay tuned for part II of my life update. I will talk about REALLY big news 🙂</p>
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		<title>Tested: Equipment Pilates classes in Stuttgart-Vaihingen at &#8220;My Pilates Place&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever had the same experience: You tried something for the first time and you knew instantly that it is perfect for you? That&#8217;s how I felt during my first private equipment Pilates session at My Pilates Place in Stuttgart-Vaihingen.</p>
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<p>I was SO excited when Heli, the lovely owner of My Pilates Place (and a dear friend since 2018 when she moved to Stuttgart and booked my Local Buddy Service) told me that she has finally found a place for her equipment Pilates studio. I have tried Pilates &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever had the same experience: You tried something for the first time and you knew instantly that it is perfect for you? That&#8217;s how I felt during my first private equipment Pilates session at My Pilates Place in Stuttgart-Vaihingen.</p>
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<p>[non-paid advertisement as I point out a great business owned by an Expat in Stuttgart]</p>
<p>I was SO excited when Heli, the lovely owner of My Pilates Place (and a dear friend since 2018 when she moved to Stuttgart and booked my Local Buddy Service) told me that she has finally found a place for her equipment Pilates studio. I have tried Pilates before but never with equipment. All I&#8217;ve heard about equipment Pilates classes sounded great so I was eager to try it myself. I booked a private introductory session last Monday with Heli and was very excited.</p>
<p>My Pilates Place is located right in the center of Stuttgart-Vaihingen, at Hauptstraße 19 (same building as <a href="http://celstuttgart.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Children&#8217;s English Library</strong></em></a> is in) and can thus be reached easily with public transport (Bus stop and U-Bahn stop Vaihingen Schillerplatz are close by). When you arrive by car, the public garage at Schwagengalerie is a good option.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11538" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-1.jpg" alt="Heli My Pilates Place Stuttgart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-1.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-1-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>Heli welcomed me at the door of her studio and showed me around. There is a lovely little waiting area when you enter the studio, then a room with the Pilates equipment and finally a changing room and toilet. I changed into my workout clothes and was ready for the session.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11535" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-4.jpg" alt="My Pilates Place Stuttgart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-4.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-4-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-4-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-4-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>We started on a device called the Cadillac where Heli showed me some exercises that are good for the lower back, the upper back and pelvis. It felt SO good working out again after such a long time (well, I have been running during the winter months to stay active but working on your strength and your muscles is definitely something else).</p>
<p>Then we moved to the reformer. As it was my first time working with Pilates equipment I needed to find out how to use it. But here comes Heli&#8217;s great guidance into play. She is a very ensuring and professional teacher who guides you through all the exercises with good care and a lot of empathy.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-2-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11536" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-2-1.jpg" alt="equipment Pilates class Stuttgart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-2-1.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-2-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-2-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-2-1-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>I ended up LOVING the reformer. I felt that I have been working with muscles that I haven&#8217;t used properly for a while but I never felt overwhelmed during the training. Plus, it is quite a funny feeling using it &#8211; you have to try if for yourself!</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-3-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11537" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-3-1.jpg" alt="Pilates class with equipment Vaihingen " width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-3-1.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-3-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-3-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Design-ohne-Titel-108-Kopie-3-1-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>Time flew and when my 50 minutes session was over I thought I was working with Heli for only 10 minutes.</p>
<p>What can I say? The Pilates bug has bit me 🙂 I couldn&#8217;t imagine what a difference it makes using the Pilates equipment compared to a &#8220;normal&#8221; Pilates class. I&#8217;ve decided to continue working with Heli at My Pilates Place on a regular basis and a mix of private sessions and small group equipment classes (maximum 3 trainees! That is nearly private, too, isn&#8217;t it :-)) So maybe I see you in my next class?! 😀</p>
<p>Oh, and by the way: This is wonderful Heli from My Pilates Place in Stuttgart-Vaihingen without a mask 🙂</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/My-Pilates-Place-Stuttgart-Vaihingen-Heli.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11563" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/My-Pilates-Place-Stuttgart-Vaihingen-Heli.jpg" alt="My Pilates Place Stuttgart Vaihingen Heli" width="1200" height="500" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/My-Pilates-Place-Stuttgart-Vaihingen-Heli.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/My-Pilates-Place-Stuttgart-Vaihingen-Heli-300x125.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/My-Pilates-Place-Stuttgart-Vaihingen-Heli-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/My-Pilates-Place-Stuttgart-Vaihingen-Heli-768x320.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>More information:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.mypilatesplace.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>My Pilates Place in Stuttgart-Vaihingen</strong></em></a><br />
Private sessions and small group equipment classes with a maximum of 3 trainees.<br />
All classes are given in English.</p>
<p class="font_8">Hauptstraße 19<br />
70563 Stuttgart<br />
Tel: <a href="tel:01782611180">0178-261-1180 </a>(also on WhatsApp &amp; Signal)<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:hallo@mypilatesplace.de" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">hallo@mypilatesplace.de</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.mypilatesplace.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.mypilatesplace.de</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Everything looked so promising: covid infections dropping, vaccination rate rising, sun shining&#8230; And then this new Delta variant of the virus came into play. I was hoping that this month&#8217;s post about fun events this July in Stuttgart might be a normal one. But nope. It will still be a Corona edition where I point out online events or things to do where the risk of catching (or spreading) the virus ist very low.</p>
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<p> This is something for all my American readers: On <strong>July 2</strong> you can learn how to prepare the perfect July 4th snack at <a href="https://www.dai-tuebingen.de/sites/default/files/uploads/events/kupro_2_21_2_web.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Snack-a-Vaganza</strong></em></a> &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Everything looked so promising: covid infections dropping, vaccination rate rising, sun shining&#8230; And then this new Delta variant of the virus came into play. I was hoping that this month&#8217;s post about fun events this July in Stuttgart might be a normal one. But nope. It will still be a Corona edition where I point out online events or things to do where the risk of catching (or spreading) the virus ist very low.</p>
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<li>This is something for all my American readers: On <strong>July 2</strong> you can learn how to prepare the perfect July 4th snack at <a href="https://www.dai-tuebingen.de/sites/default/files/uploads/events/kupro_2_21_2_web.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Snack-a-Vaganza</strong></em></a> on youtube. The event is organized by d.a.i Tübingen.</li>
<li>On <strong>July 2</strong> you can also check out the <a href="http://www1.stuttgart.de/stadtbibliothek/veranstaltungen/erwachsene/#Juli" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Tour of Hope</strong></em></a>. The live stream will bring the work of DJ Jens Herzberg, mainly House and Techno, from the rooftop terrace of Stuttgart Library directly into your living room (or where ever you might be :-)) You can follow the event here <a href="https://www.youtube.com/stadtbibliothekstuttgartyt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">youtube.de/stadtbibliothekstuttgartyt</a></li>
<li>Between <strong>July 14 and 18</strong> you can join the nature <a href="https://natur-vision.de/en/programm/all-movies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>film festival Natur Vision</strong></em></a> online. You can dive into a variation of topics while watching &#8220;Beauty and the Bees&#8221;, &#8220;Bikes vs. Cars&#8221; or &#8220;Chicks on Boards&#8221; to name just a few.</li>
<li><strong>Between July 21 and 25</strong> the <a href="https://indisches-filmfestival.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Indian Film Festival Stuttgart</strong></em></a> will also be celebrated online. The festival pass (18 Euro) allows you to watch current feature films, short films and documentaries from all over India for five days at home.</li>
<li>Meet other English speakers around the globe virtually on <strong>July 12</strong> at <a href="http://daz.org/events/stammtisch-transatlantik-july-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Stammtisch Transatlantik</strong></em></a>.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://daz.org/events/lets-read-july-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>book club of DAZ</strong> </em></a>(Deutsch Amerikanische Zentrum) will meet online on Zoom on <strong>July 22</strong> in order to discuss &#8220;Night Sky with Exit Wounds&#8221; by Ocean Vuong.</li>
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<p>But it is summer and of course we don&#8217;t want to sit at home in front of a computer all day. So: Get out there! 😀</p>
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<li>All the <a href="https://stuttgarterbaeder.de/e-ticket" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>public outdoor pools</strong></em></a> of Stuttgart and the area are open now. You have to buy your ticket online in advance. In order to avoid the crowds you might consider going in the morning.</li>
<li>In my last post on the blog I have pointed out <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/06/25/excursions-children-stuttgart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>4 fun outings for families with toddlers</strong></em></a>. In this article I share my 3 favorite short walks and a highlight of Stuttgart with you.</li>
<li>Any hikers here? Check out the hikes in the area of Leinfelden-Echterdingen! The city has published two hiking guide books in English which you can download free of charge:<a href="https://www.leinfelden-echterdingen.de/site/Leinfelden-Echterdingen-Internet/get/params_E940795759/16132754/Guest_Guide_Refreshing_Walks.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <em><strong>Refreshing Walks</strong></em></a> and <a href="https://www.leinfelden-echterdingen.de/site/Leinfelden-Echterdingen-Internet/get/params_E374546255/14829436/Siebenmuehlental_english.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Idyllic Recreation at Siebenmühlental</strong></em></a>. Don&#8217;t be astonished when you check out the cover of the first guide book and think the lady on the picture looks familiar &#8211; I am the co-author 🙂</li>
<li>Another great hiking trail is <a href="http://www.herzog-jaeger-pfad.de/start/herzog-jaeger-pfad/karte.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Herzog-Jäger-Pfad at Waldenbuch. You find a virtual map here</strong></em></a>.</li>
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<p>Have a great July in Stuttgart (or anywhere in the world :-)) and stay safe and healthy!</p>
<p><em>PS: Please note, this post contains links to fun activities. I did not get paid to mention them or link to them. The selection of events provided here is based on my personal research.</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:23:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As the weekend is approaching I thought I share my 4 favorite excursions for small children in Stuttgart and the area. Maybe you will find some inspiration for your next trip 🙂</p>
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<p>We try to go on an &#8220;adventure&#8221; every week. This doesn&#8217;t have to be something super special but it takes us out of the area where we live and exposes us to new impressions and experiences. Here come my favorite places to go at the moment.</p>
<p> 1 &#8211; Camels at Weil im Schönbuch </p>
<p>We LOVE to visit the camels at <a href="http://www.kamele-weil-im-schoenbuch.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>camel farm Weil im Schönbuch</strong></em></a>. It is a &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the weekend is approaching I thought I share my 4 favorite excursions for small children in Stuttgart and the area. Maybe you will find some inspiration for your next trip 🙂</p>
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<p>We try to go on an &#8220;adventure&#8221; every week. This doesn&#8217;t have to be something super special but it takes us out of the area where we live and exposes us to new impressions and experiences. Here come my favorite places to go at the moment.</p>
<h2>1 &#8211; Camels at Weil im Schönbuch</h2>
<p>We LOVE to visit the camels at <a href="http://www.kamele-weil-im-schoenbuch.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>camel farm Weil im Schönbuch</strong></em></a>. It is a lovely hike from the car park to the enclosure. Most of the trails are paved. Only a short part leads you down to a small pond isn&#8217;t paved but it is manageable with the stroller, too.</p>
<p>It is an easy 3 km walk that takes us around 1.5 hours to complete (with a snack break on a bench and a stop at the enclosure to check out the camels). You even pass the pretty tree top houses of <a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwjL4tqGs7LxAhWF0bIKHQvTAZYYABAAGgJscg&amp;ae=2&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESQeD2vnbtuOUO9qAhk98wD2dQImUOfECJmFq6o0MpsP45OaquOZ3OT_m1YELWNgMW2flhmvPOoUavO3Ru0aU5ltcj&amp;sig=AOD64_2VE2JM_Kb2pZrurzIoFMhvLbbQBA&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwix3c-Gs7LxAhXa_7sIHVZvAsUQ0Qx6BAgCEAE&amp;dct=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Oase Weil</strong></em></a>.</p>
<p>At the moment this is our most favorite excursion for small children in Stuttgart. Here comes a <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/93BnogX3WVa8SJtZ9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>link to google maps</strong></em></a> .</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camel-weil-im-Schoenbuch.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11544" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camel-weil-im-Schoenbuch.jpg" alt="camel weil im Schoenbuch" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camel-weil-im-Schoenbuch.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camel-weil-im-Schoenbuch-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camel-weil-im-Schoenbuch-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camel-weil-im-Schoenbuch-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<h2>2 &#8211; The beginning of Herzog-Jäger-Trail at Waldenbuch</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.herzog-jaeger-pfad.de/start" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Herzog-Jäger-Pfad</strong> </em></a>is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the area. It even got rewarded &#8220;Premium Hiking Trail&#8221;. The whole trail covers 13 km and is thus way to long for our little one. But we like doing just the beginning of it and ad our own little extra loop which brings us to a small historic house.</p>
<p>At first you walk through the forest and then you you arrive at a large meadow with wild flowers. Perfect for kids to go explore. There is even a huge Sequoya/Redwood Tree close by. Quite a sight for little children 🙂</p>
<p>Here comes a <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/iaLWxWTGahPADvfCA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>link to google maps</strong> </em></a>that shows you how we walk.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waldenbuch-hiking-child.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11545" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waldenbuch-hiking-child.jpg" alt="waldenbuch hiking child" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waldenbuch-hiking-child.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waldenbuch-hiking-child-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waldenbuch-hiking-child-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waldenbuch-hiking-child-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<h2>3 &#8211; Donkey Mill at Leinfelden-Echterdingen</h2>
<p>The <a href="https://www.eselsmuehle.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Eselsmühle</strong></em></a> (Donkey Mill) at Musberg/Leinfelden-Echterdingen is one of our all-time favorites. It is a short walk from the car park on a paved road to the mill. There you find donkeys and chicken as well as a little shop with organic produces and a café.</p>
<p>Here comes the <em><strong><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/AZr6jjShFW7BVQ4T7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">link to google maps</a></strong></em>.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/child-at-Eselsmuehle.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11543" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/child-at-Eselsmuehle.jpg" alt="child at Eselsmuehle" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/child-at-Eselsmuehle.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/child-at-Eselsmuehle-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/child-at-Eselsmuehle-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/child-at-Eselsmuehle-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<h2>4 &#8211; Wilhelma &#8211; Stuttgart&#8217;s zoo and botanical garden</h2>
<p>A zoo is always a good idea 🙂 The <a href="https://www.wilhelma.de/nc/en/home.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Wilhelma</strong></em></a> in Stuttgart is not only a zoo but also a botanical garden with thousands of beautiful plants and flowers. Plus, the historic buildings will enchant you as well.</p>
<p>After it was closed for such a long time because of covid I was super eager to go there with the little one two weeks ago. And what can I say, even though the weather wasn&#8217;t great we still had a wonderful time. As always 🙂</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wilhelma-stuttgart-kids.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11547" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wilhelma-stuttgart-kids.jpg" alt="wilhelma stuttgart kids" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wilhelma-stuttgart-kids.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wilhelma-stuttgart-kids-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wilhelma-stuttgart-kids-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wilhelma-stuttgart-kids-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>These are our 4 favorite outings for small children in Stuttgart. What are yours?</p>
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