Expat Life
The ‘new normal’ way of life in Spain
“New normal” is one of those slightly annoying phrases that is everywhere at the moment, a bit like the word “unprecedented” was overused a few months ago! However, I’m not >>
Parenting
3 tips to help your kids settle in after a big move
A move has the potential to be one of the most positive and uplifting experiences of your life – but it can also be deeply disrupting on a number of >>
Spain Travel
11 things to do in Cartagena, Spain
If you’re planning a holiday to Spain, whether this summer or further ahead, there are so many great places to choose from. If you’re visiting the Murcia region on the >>
Expat Life
8 common fears when moving abroad – and how to overcome them
This blog post has moved to our new website Our Spanish Adventures! >>
Parenting
10 virtual birthday party ideas kids will love
With just a week to go until Little H’s 9th birthday I’ve been wracking my brain for ideas on how to celebrate a birthday in lockdown. Not only is she >>
Freelancing
How to create a professional invoice for freelance work
If you’re thinking of setting up as a freelancer, or you’ve recently started working for yourself, it’s important to know how to create professional invoice to send out to your >>
Parenting
Best party buys on Amazon for a great quarantine birthday party for kids
I bet when you were planning your child’s next birthday you weren’t expecting to have to plan a lockdown party? We certainly weren’t! For Little H’s 9th birthday later this >>
Parenting
How to teach kids about bugs
Not too many people (myself included!) are fond of bugs, but before you cast these creatures off as “creepy crawlies,” it’s important to understand they can actually provide a huge >>
Parenting
20 no screen activities to keep kids busy
With at least another few weeks of lockdown ahead, are you running out of things to do with kids without screens? Have you used up all the no screen activities >>
Parenting
10 ways to make life in lockdown as normal as possible for kids
Ok so I’m not sure it’s possible to live like normal when you’re in quarantine. Nothing about this whole situation is normal. Especially here in Spain where we are pretty >>