If this hasn’t been the busiest season ever! From zero to 180 in less than two weeks! I’ve been quiet on the blog, but for good reason, I promise. Here’s my timeline as of late: On July 5th, Vernon received an offer for a professor position in a brand new country. By July 14th we… Read More Lessons from a Major Life Transition
When we made the decision to move abroad to Mazatlán, México, everyone asked what will you do for school? Initially I set out to homeschooling my three kids. I have an M.Ed. in elementary education. I have six years of classroom teaching under my belt. Nearly three years as an Assistant Principal also taught me a… Read More School, by any other name…
There are numerous ways to go about finding your perfect home abroad. While there is no one ‘right’ way, there are a few things you can do to ensure that the home you choose is obtained for the best price and is indeed the most near-perfect fit for you. On the ground reconnaissance Rather than… Read More Finding Your Perfect Home Abroad
Is location independence right for me? Many of my readers and followers have a dream to live in a land far-far away, sipping on fine wines paired with delicate cheeses or lounging in a hammock over-looking the ocean. Others, however, are not quite ready to part with the numerous benefits of living on American soil.… Read More Location Independence Doesn’t Have to Mean Living Abroad
Our family of five travels a lot. Since moving to México, my husband and I find ourselves traveling with kids more often than we did before we made the big leap. We are frequently back and forth to the states and as such, we’ve become pretty proficient at making our adventures as seamless as possible.… Read More Five Tips for Traveling with Kids
Do you travel with your kids? Do you dream of a life abroad, just you and your littles? Meet Aerica Parson, a mom of two great kiddos who has made a new way and life for her beautiful family in the United Arab Emirates. A far cry from her Chicago roots, Aerica and Team Parson… Read More Sisters Who Slay: Aerica Parson of Brown Kids Travel 2
Living abroad is amazing and I am so grateful our family has the ability to choose where and how we live. Being location independent has been life-changing and if I were to recommend something to anyone, it would be to find a way to make location independent income…just on the off-chance that one-day you wish… Read More Five Things I Love About Living Abroad…and Three Things I Don’t!
We are quickly approach our ninth month of living abroad. Yay! As such, we have learned a few ways to make our life easier here in México that might be useful to you as you plan your own life abroad. We didn’t know a lot coming into this journey. Now that we’re here, and know… Read More Five Ideas to Make Living Abroad a Little Easier
In the wee-hours of the morning, while the children were still tucked cozy in bed, Vernon and I sneaked out of the house. We had a flight to catch. To HAWAII!!!!! Because, when you live a location independent lifestyle and on a divinely-ordained whim your in-laws agree to suffer your Terror Squad for FIVE WHOLE… Read More Mahalo Maui, Te Amo!
A Blessed Union This week we had the honor of attending my sister-in-law Erica’s wedding to her lovely fiancé, now husband, Mark. It was a beautiful ceremony held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia, CA. The weather was perfect, the bride was beautiful, the food was delish, and of course, the dancing was… Read More Will You Marry Me?