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You Do WHAT With Your Garbage?! 40 Ways That European and American Homes Differ

You Do WHAT With Your Garbage?! 40 Ways That European and American Homes Differ

Ever wondered about what it’s like to actually live, not just vacation, in Europe? Ever checked out details on an AirBnB rental or watched House Hunters International and been curious about more details? Besides a higher price tag, a reputation for charm, and an electrical current to fry your hairdryer from home, there are lots of interesting differences between European and American homes. You may not notice some of these right away, but they do impact your day-to-day life and…

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8 Tips for Acclimating & Adjusting to a New Culture and Life Abroad

8 Tips for Acclimating & Adjusting to a New Culture and Life Abroad

Adjusting to living abroad is a process, not unlike dating, if you think about it! First, you look at your options, then make a decision to try an option out. It is exciting at first, everything is new and you try new things. Then the honeymoon phase wears off and you realize the strange or annoying habits, and then comes the critical point: are the pros worth the cons? Is your heart in it? If the answer is yes, then…

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The Babysitter Saga Continues: Jailbird…Really??

The Babysitter Saga Continues: Jailbird…Really??

I don’t consider myself an unlucky person; I know some who do. Everything seems to go wrong that can for them, like Murphy’s Law. Maybe it’s not just luck, but I feel that in general I do plan for the worst but do actually expect the best. Somehow the tide has not turned for the better yet regarding our babysitter search – who would have thought it could be so difficult to get friendly, reliable, reasonable in-home child care? Or…

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Interview with a Babysitter

Interview with a Babysitter

I have never had a managerial position, been a boss, or had to hire anyone before – until now. As a mom at home. We are luckier than some other expats I know who do not have any kind of family nearby; my husband’s parents live within an hour away by car. Since he is their only child and they don’t work (much, anyway), they do have quite a bit of time to help us out when needed and spend…

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