Kat Nickola

1 week ago | europe.stripes.com | Kat Nickola

The Norfolk Tulips flower fields will open to the public for a short period in spring. (Andrew Sharpe) In late April and early May, the flower fields at Norfolk Tulips are open to the public. The bulb farm was used in “Wicked” as the backdrop for the rows and rows of flowers surrounding Munchkinland.

2 weeks ago | europe.stripes.com | Kat Nickola

LEGO® Stormtroopers take over the Stars and Stripes office (kirill_makes_pics - Pixabay) People all over the world love LEGO® bricks. These small toys can be used to build anything! They allow you to use your imagination and creativity while having fun. Highlights of LEGO® Company History 1916. Ole Kirk Kristiansen becomes a woodworker in Billund, Denmark. He built houses, doors, chests and carts. 1932.

2 weeks ago | europe.stripes.com | Kat Nickola

Kids in the past loved to play, just like you! Fancy toys were hard to get... so, kids used simpler things to play with. Here are some old-timey toys that are still fun! Jump Rope You can jump or skip rope on your own. It’s even more fun when two people turn a long rope for a friend to jump. The next level is “Double-Dutch,” with two ropes turning! There are lots of old jump rope rhymes. They help you keep the beat while you jump.

2 weeks ago | europe.stripes.com | Kat Nickola

April 2025 Pet of the Month Tennessee Whiskers (Dina T.) Meet our special Pet of the Month for April 2025: beautiful Tennessee Whiskers. Her family calls her “Tenny” for short. This precious kitty is a four year old Siamese Lynx. Congrats to Tenny! And thank you to Dina for sending her photo in to Stars and Stripes Europe. Find out all the details about how you can also submit your pet’s photo to [email protected].

2 weeks ago | europe.stripes.com | Kat Nickola

Sembach SAC Month of the Military Child submission () Sembach’s School Age Program (SAC) sent in a bunch of Month of the Military Child submissions, and these are all focused on vacations. There are so many beaches!!