Lifestyle
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What to Send in Expat’s Care Package
I’m an American, who loves living in the Europe! I have embraced the Montenegrin lifestyle and to confirm this I now frequently start working at 10AM after having sipped a cup of coffee at cafe for a couple of hours. I find myself looking at “Westerners” as rushing through things and focused too much on tasks. But…I also still love a plan, and I confess to having taco seasoning stashed in the back of my cupboard for those nights that I need to make some tacos for comfort. After all, it’s only been 2 months! To be honest, I don’t miss that much about the US because I’m having a bundle of fun discovering Europe – however,…
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3 Tips to Make it Your Best Giving Season Ever
Here are 3 tips from The Money Couple® Scott and Bethany Palmer to “Get Ready, Get Set & Go” this holiday season: Kohl’s, Macy’s, and JCPenney’s will all be open on Thanksgiving – all to lure us in for the spendiest season of the year. According to The National Retail Federation (annual holiday spending survey), the average person celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah will spend $804.42 this season — an increase of nearly 5% from last year’s average of $767.27 – and every store is in a race for those dollars NOW! GET READY! We know, we know “make a list and check it twice” – but how do you make your…
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I’m Sorry for My Fragile Heart
Let’s be real; life is not always bright and happy. Today I share my very recent personal story on Real Posh Mom not only for my healing, but I hope for that of others. The more people I talk to – not only women – who have been through this, the more I realize that we need to open up and share our stories. It makes me sad that anyone else has experienced this pain, but it does help to know that I’m not alone. ~ Jayne **** At two weeks, we knew there was life. At nine weeks, we knew there were two. At twelve weeks, we knew something was…
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5 Things to Remember When Becoming An Expat
At some point or another, almost everyone has fantasized about packing up and spending some time in another country. Maybe you’ve got the itch to live in a different climate, to try different foods or to become bilingual. Whatever the reason, if you’ve decided you’re ready to give things a try in another country, here’s some things you should remember. 1. Remember to keep your expectations realistic. If you need help in finding “reality” in your new situation, ask your boss or other associates who have been lived here for a while. 2. Everyone is different in how they deal with jet-lag and in how long it takes them to…
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A Day in the Life of an Expat Mom
My family recently moved overseas for work after six years of interviewing, searching and researching more about where in the world that would be best for my family. I have been writing for seven years, and this move is exposing me to new things and also learning how to write in a foreign setting. I have a 9-year-old daughter and a 7-year-old son, who attend the local national school because homeschooling is illegal in Montenegro. I have been married to my husband, Real Geek Dad, for 14 years, and we are learning life as he works from home. Pray for me! 😉 6:45AM My kids wake up. I usually hear…
