Category Archives: Life in the US

Golfing with Toddlers at Willows Run Golf Club: 8 Things a Toddler Can Learn From Playing Golf.

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

Today I met with a group of mums and their toddlers to play golf at the pitch and put, Willows Road Golf Course. All of the children were new to golf and most of the children were below the age of … Continue reading →

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Easter in the US: Easter Bunnies, Egg Hunts and No Hot Cross Buns

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

When does the Easter Bunny come, is it tonight or tomorrow? Easter Bunny? *slightly panicking. I have no idea I’m not sure how  it works here, we didn’t have the Easter Bunny in England. Yes we did. Okay, so I … Continue reading →

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Two Mother’s Days: One for Remembrance and One for Me

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

I never really enjoy Mother’s Day, for me it is a day of sadness mixed with guilt. If I don’t have a good time I’m not recognising the love of my own children and denying them a day of spoiling … Continue reading →

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Happy St. David’s Day: My Recording of Llwyn Onn

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

As my final St. David’s Day post I thought I’d share my recording of the Welsh folk song Llwyn Onn. I have wanted to record acapella harmony singing for some time so, with a little patience, a book of folk songs and some … Continue reading →

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American Valentine’s Day Traditions: Things Every Expat Mum Should Know (or Ignore).

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

A letter came home from school last week asking us to decorate a shoe box and make a hole large enough to fit a greeting card. My daughter dutifully created her box ready for the school Valentine’s party. I expected … Continue reading →

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Moving Abroad with Children – What Do My Children Think of Their New Home in America?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

It is difficult to know what my children really think of their new life in America. They seem happy and my 8-year-old says she enjoys school. I know she misses her friends but I sometimes wonder whether she really fits … Continue reading →

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Not a Parent’s Evening but a Goal Setting Conference.

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

This week is school conference week. The kids finish at lunchtime and during the afternoons the teachers meet with parents and students to set goals for the coming term. School reports (report cards) are sent home every term and tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling and Expatriation

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

Thank you to the  The Expat Hub for providing today’s guest post. The Expat Hub is a website with lots of useful tips for those who are considering a move overseas or those like us who have already made the move. Homeschooling … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Snow at Hyak Sno Park

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

When I was a kid we waited all year for snow, sometimes we were lucky but often we would have a year of disappointment. When the snow came we would head to the local park with our sledges spending hours … Continue reading →

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Our First American Christmas

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Having experienced our first American Christmas, many people have asked about the differences.  Without our family and friends Christmas was always going to be different. In some ways Christmas was more relaxing without rushing off to visit relatives and in others  … Continue reading →

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