Feeling confused about what to buy at Marks and Spencer? Or possibly who these Marks and Spencer people even are? It took me a bit to learn that Marks and …
Settling
Grocery shopping in a foreign country when it’s not just to grab water and a snack while on vacation but now part of your life is actually a bit intimidating. …
Wondering how much tax a US expat pays? Or what this thing called double taxation is for Americans living abroad? Or perhaps want to know if you need to pay …
If you’re moving to London or elsewhere in the United Kingdom from the USA, you’re likely a bit nervous wondering if the Cat & Jack, Magnolia loving store will be …
Trying to find a job at a US company with offices in the UK or vice versa can be a daunting task. Although I’ve chosen to not be employed right …
I must caveat that I am not employed by anyone in the UK. This blog is my passion while I’m not traveling, renovating, landlord-ing, on mom duty, or a myriad …
Looking for American shop equivalents in the UK, like the UK equivalent of Target? Or perhaps simply trying to understand UK store brands and what they are comparable to in …
Becoming an expat wife takes skill. It’s an adjustment for anyone – whether you’ve transitioned from one country to another a dozen times, or only once. Between leaving your home, …
Not sure what to do first after moving to the UK from the US? With so much to do for the actual move itself, thinking about what needs to be …
Have plans to travel within the next 2-3 weeks but realize your American child’s passport expires in less than 6 months while living in the UK? Before you cancel travel …