Brits get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving!
63% of Brits now celebrate and enjoy American holidays 53% prefer US snacks and drinks to European favourites Sales of US foods up 45% YOY at Ocado 27th November, 2013 – As Americans and US expats across the globe get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, Ocado the online supermarket today releases new research revealing the extent […]
From Rural Sussex to Flamenco-inspired Pet clothing in Spain!
This is the story of Heather, a British expat turned expat entrepreneur, and how she and her husband set out on an adventure only to fall in love with the Spanish people, the Andalusian countryside and Flamenco pet fashion. “I’m not an overly superstitious person but I firmly believe in ‘signs’ – little instinctive flashes […]
How to be a positive parent
When you first found out that you were going to be a mother or father, did you feel that you were ready for parenting? What preparation did you undertake before becoming a parent? Did you attend any parenting classes? Do you feel that you are a good parent? It is quite unfortunate to think that […]
Most popular names in England and Wales
This is interesting. Are you thinking of a name for your upcoming new arrival? Check out this infographic charting the most popular boys’ and girls’ names in England and Wales, compared to the most popular Windsor family names. None of my kids’ names are in there. But then, perhaps I (unconsciously) chose more American influenced […]
Celebrating a Year of Being Home Brings Back Lots of Memories
Guest blog post by Heidi Walker, originally appeared on the Triangle Mom2Mom blog on July 30th 2013) This week we celebrated a year of living in the US. For me it was a homecoming after 18 years of living abroad in both London, England and in Beijing, China. For my husband and children it was […]
Tips for a great weekend with the kids
20 outdoor activities to do with your kids British summer is unpredictable, we all know that. We all want to make the most of those precious few sunny days we do get and as the weather is set to be good for the foreseeable future it is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors. House […]
Look what’s here! Doctor Who stamps have arrived
For Doctor Who fans, this year is all about celebrating 50 years of the infamous TV show about an eccentric ‘Doctor’ who travels through time fighting sometimes scary, sometimes hammy and sometimes the weirdest most vile enemies in all the universe. As an adult, did you poo poo the idea of the new Doctor Who […]
Expat Explorer 2013 – the largest global survey of expats in the world
Announcement: the new Expat Explorer survey for 2013 is here. Expat Explorer 2013 – the largest global survey of expats in the world. Take a few minutes out of your busy day to fill in this survey. “By sharing your experiences, you will be adding to this picture and in turn help other expats and […]
How to choose a good summer school for your child
Educationalists have long been concerned with the phenomenon of the learning gap. Study after study has shown how the break in children’s learning that occurs over the long summer holiday sees gains made in the previous school year eroded and the new school year starting with a lot of catching up, covering old ground and […]
Charlie Plunkett on motherhood and career
If you are a parent who also has a freelance career or runs your own company, then this post is for you. Charlie Plunkett, author of The Secret Diary series and 100 Little Words on Parenthood has visited my blog! She has kindly chosen to guest here during her big blog tour and I am […]
What makes a school international?
What makes a school international? According to the latest figures released by ISC Research there are currently 6,512 international schools in 236 countries across the world. Student numbers broke the 3 million mark early in 2012 having experienced a phenomenal 300% growth over the last decade. It is expected that in another ten years there […]
Future-proofing your child: four essential work skills to learn now
Future-proofing your child: four essential work skills to learn now – guest post As parents it is very easy to worry so much about our children’s qualifications that we can forget the many other skills employers look for when they offer that first job. What skills do employers want to see evidence of and how […]
Britons flock abroad despite poor world economy
Despite the current economic circumstances in which the world currently finds itself in, research has shown that many Britons are leaving the country for warmer parts of the world. In fact, according to a survey by The Sun newspaper, 48% of the country would be willing to emigrate.[1] According to the shock survey which found […]
Third Culture Parenting – Parenting Outside Your Own Culture
I wrote this guest blog post for Amanda van Mulligen’s blog about her expat life in The Netherlands but I wanted to announce it here as well because I think it’s so relevant to my own blog about parenting in Britain. Please click through to Amanda’s blog to read the whole post. And take a […]
6 Helpful Apps to Use While Traveling During the Holidays
Whether you are flying, driving or walking down the street, traveling for the holidays can be chaotic. From car rentals and packing to baking and gift giving, starting now until the new year, count on making lots of online reservations, spending a few shiny pennies and eating plenty of pumpkin pie. While on the go, […]