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Think You Are Ready For Moving Abroad?

5 May
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Moving your family abroad could be an opportunity to seek out a better and more enriched life. Not only may you be able to access better career opportunities, but you could find that it’s a valuable learning experience for everyone.

Of course, any kind of long-distance move with family can have its challenges – especially a move to a new country. There could be a lot of costs to consider and a whole new culture to get to grips with. You need to be sure that it’s truly what your family wants and that you’re not forcing them to tag along reluctantly. Below are just some of the questions to ask yourself to determine whether your family should move abroad. 

Temporary of permanent move?

Are you looking to move abroad for a few months to a year? Or are you planning a more permanent move? Both could have their own benefits and drawbacks.

A temporary move could be a chance to experience living in another country while keeping your roots back home. Perhaps you’ve been asked to work on a temporary project abroad – it could be a huge opportunity within your career and one you’ll never get again. Your family may not have to feel as if they’re saying goodbye to their home country. At the same time, you need to consider what the disruption may cost to your children’s education or your partner’s goals.

A permanent move is a chance to start a new life and as a result everyone should be fully on board. It could be less disrupting to everyone than a temporary move. That said, taking up full time residence could be more expensive and there may be stricter requirements. 

What are the entry requirements?

Entry requirements are very important to look into. You may find that you’re not allowed access to some countries unless you practice a skilled trade, have family links, speak the language and have no criminal record. Other countries may be more relaxed, but there will still be an application process to complete.

Work out exactly which type of visa you need. For instance, America has an array of visas. An ESTA as detailed here at https://esta-america.com/ is largely a tourist visa – this could be suited to long-term travel, but not if you plan to settle down and work. There are separate visas for if you want to live in the country for more than 6 months or work. Seeking full time residence or citizenship meanwhile requires a much more stringent application process. 

How much will it cost to move?

Moving abroad could cost a lot of money. Not only do you have to consider the cost of a visa, but also the cost of the move itself. If you’re planning a permanent move, you may have to consider shipping out all of your personal possessions. Items like a car can be very costly to move over.

It’s worth saving up some money in advance if you can. Alternatively, you may be able to save money by parting with your old possessions – by selling them, you can make some money to buy new items, which could work out cheaper than transporting items over. 

What is the cost of living abroad?

The cost of living abroad could be relatively cheaper or relatively more expensive depending on where you move to. You should consider all the expenses that you’ll be paying including rent/mortgage, bills, food, transport and taxes. Do your research into how much all these things are likely to cost abroad and subtract this from your income – it’s important that you can reasonably afford all of these costs without having to significantly reduce your standard of living. Sites such as https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/ can help you to look into the cost of living.

You should consider the fact that the national welfare system may be different and that employer may offer less rights. Things like universal healthcare, state education, unemployment benefits, holiday pay and sick pay may not be offered in some countries. 

Will you have to learn a new language?

English is spoken in most countries around the world. However, in countries where it is not the official language, you may find that many people do not speak English.

Learning the local language could be important for adjusting to the culture and getting work opportunities. Consider whether you and your family need to take language lessons before relocating. There are lots of ways to learn a new language as a family, which could be worth looking into.

How will your partner be affected?

You should consider how your family will be affected by the decision of moving abroad. It’s possible that your partner may be as enthusiastic as you are (or possibly even more enthusiastic). Alternatively, they may have their reservations about moving abroad, in which case you’ll have to convince them that it’s a good idea.

Your partner may not want to leave behind family, learn a new language or get another job. A move abroad could result in them having to give up all their interests and goals, which they are likely to not be happy about. In these cases, it is wrong to ask a partner to move abroad with you.

How will your children be affected?

Your children may be too young to make a decision as to whether they want to move. Nonetheless, you should consider how the move will affect them. You’ll have to find a new school for them and they’ll have to make new friends. They may have to learn a new language and an entirely new culture. It could have a major impact on their development.

If your kids and partner don’t want to move, you may have to weigh up whether you can still take a job abroad without them or whether this is too much of an ask. If it is just the kids that don’t want to move abroad, consider whether you can delay your plans to move abroad until they’ve moved out and found their feet.

Are you okay leaving family and friends behind?

One of the biggest challenges of moving abroad is leaving loved ones behind. While you’ll have your closest family with you, you’ll be leaving behind other friends and family. Consider how close your bonds are and whether you’re prepared to do this. You may still be able to communicate online and travel back occasionally.

 

It’s possible you may have family or friends who are living abroad. In some cases, a move abroad may even be a means of reuniting with friends and family. In such situations, a move could be beneficial for strengthening family bonds. 

 

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This year I wanted to create a fun tablescape for This year I wanted to create a fun tablescape for Easter, and while I love bunnies, I thought a carrot theme would be fun to try!  Everything on this tablescape was 🥕carrot-fully 🤪 selected for its color or carrot looks! 

What’s your favorite thing?! I loved using the fresh carrots 🥕around the flowers 🌷and the carrot paper plates! 

And I reused a lot of things too!  Old plates for the place settings, Christmas greenery fills out the middle, and orange tapers I had on hand helped!  You don’t have to buy new all the time!  Most times I’m using things I have on hand from other holidays or previous years!  I created the carrot bunting with help of my @cricut but you can easily cut carrots out of felt by hand if you don’t have a cricut! Then we made some homemade carrot cookies with cookie cutters I found at @target and a carrot cake! The Bunny Bait Easter tablescape  came together pretty easy and I love the brightness of it all!  And we won’t even be around for Easter to use but if you come by, you will still see it all sitting on my table!  hahah. 
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When Ella came downstairs on Friday she asked wher When Ella came downstairs on Friday she asked where all the green was and why there were no leprechaun traps…Apparently she has St Patrick’s Day expectations. I blame myself. I’m usually more into it…
So about 11am I kicked it into gear and headed to @partycity for a little help!  Thankfully they had these green pots for $5 and grass for $1!  Plus, green candy and gold coins!  And Olive found the surprise at the end of the rainbow when she came home! 
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There’s still time to share St Paddy’s Day Ins There’s still time to share St Paddy’s Day Inspo so here i go and you can do it tomorrow or save it for next year!  Here’s a quick and easy St. Patrick’s Breakfast-scape as Olive called! 

Make your own green waffles and surround them with green fruit, your favorite waffle toppings, green m&ms and of course, lucky charms! 

Easily@recreatable!  Like I said, celebrate tomorrow or save for next year!  Happy St Patrick’s Day! 
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This week the plan was to share a few last minute This week the plan was to share a few last minute St. Paddy’s Day ideas for you!  But i’m coming to realize nothing I plan happens these days 🤣 So, with one day left and plenty of time to get to the store, here are three breakfast ideas that’ll make some magic for those little nuggets in your home! 

(1) Rainbow Donuts - Grab your favorite plain cake donuts, some white icing, and fruity pebbles. Cut the do the donuts in half, dip in the icing and go to town adding the fruity pebbles in rainbow style!  Your kids will love this one! (swipe for more)
(2) Golden Coin Donuts - Same(ish) thing. You’ll need a cake donut, chocolate icing, and  gold sprinkles. Dip into the icing, then the sprinkles and you have gold for your pots of gold!
(3) Clover Cinnamon rolls. 

Do you plan on making something special for tomorrow?!
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This is your reminder that a visit to @childrensmu This is your reminder that a visit to @childrensmuseum is always a good idea!  We recently visited @childrensmuseum with some cousins and, as usual, I saw things I’d never seen before!  Big crowd pleasers we’re the outfit design area of the #POPexhibit, retro video games on the top floor and if you visit now, you can visit the #minecraftexhibit! 
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Anyone else {almost} always waiting on their {firs Anyone else {almost} always waiting on their {first} husband to get out the door?!? 🙋🏻‍♀️. We are heading to IKEA for a dresser for Ella and another part of a small project!  What are your Friday plans?
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On this International Womens Day, we celebrated by On this International Womens Day, we celebrated by reading from one of our favorite books!  Do you have this one?!? One page stories about rebel girls… It’s super inspiring and my kids love it! 
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Happy International Women’s Day! You are strong Happy International Women’s Day!  You are strong. You are beautiful. You deserve great things!  Take a moment for yourself today - make a cup of tea, go for a walk, or if you are like me, watch for eagles out the back window! ✨ You are magical! ✨
@inspiringwomenfh 
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While I should really be sharing about styling for While I should really be sharing about styling for St. Patrick's Day, Spring, & Easter, instead I'm going to take a minute to brag on these little girls of ours...
 
We got the sweetest voicemail from Olive's teacher that was a total proud parent moment.  Her class has gotten a new little girl who doesn't speak any English and somehow Olive communicates just fine with her, makes sure she has someone to play with at recess and has basically taken the new little girl under her wing.  Her teacher was sending kudos to Olls for just "being the kindest kiddo" which is what we all want to hear about our kids, right?! She also thanked us for all we are doing to have made her that way and let's be honest, I have no clue what that is, but I'll take it! 

And Ella... Ella!  She's been rocking her “new” schedule.  In the last couple months, we've realized busier is better for her and so going from not much of anything to 3 busy nights a week, which one this week included lots of squats and major quad soreness, she's done with no complaints!  Minus for her sore quads... She's been taking on new activities and challenges with style and we are so proud of her for being so mature and committed! 

Ok, so proud momma moment over. I don’t do this often, but felt this one was worth a share!  And seriously... It's been a good week for them and I love watching them grow and take on whatever life throws at them.  Do you have any proud momma moments to share from this week?! 
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#justmykids #proudmommamoment #justbekind #mybeautifuldaughters #ellaandolive #changeisgoodforthesoul #kellermeyerchronicles #soproudofyou #loveyousomuch❤️
Happy Saturday! Do you ever feel like you’ve go Happy Saturday!  Do you ever feel like you’ve gotten to the end of the week and done nothing for yourself?! That’s me. This is basically every week anymore – clean, cook, get steps in, take care of kids, drive here, drive there, etc. 

Where does all the time go!? Seriously, before Covid, I would do 10,000 things AND take the girls to and fro non-stop AND drive home every weekend sometimes… basically I was doing sooo much more, maybe too much!  But now, I feel like I can’t keep up.  I can’t find a groove where I can still do all the things for my family AND myself.  Were we really doing too much?  It didn’t feel like it in the moment. Yes, there were exhausting days, but somehow, they were usually fulfilling.  Or maybe I’m dreaming?  Now, most days just feel like groundhog day. 

But at the beginning of the year I set goals and I’m still working towards them.  Health & Wellness goals, home goals, family goals and more.  I am working to keep my WHY in mind and find my daily inspiration. I just hope that I can find a groove where even if I don’t complete all the goals, at least I feel like I’ve made progress on them.  And I hope that throughout this super weird, busy, boring, what feels like an uneventful time in my life, I can find fulfillment in it and stay motivated. 

Working to stay inspired can be the hardest part!  So long post short, if you’ve read this far, I’m sorry I haven’t been sharing as much.  I’m working on it and things to share but finding time to sit down and actually give you something enjoyable has been the hardest part lately!  Stick along as I’m sure things will continue to be shared in an untimely fashion! 
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Taking in my Friday like yea! Lunch with friends, Taking in my Friday like yea!  Lunch with friends, etsy listings, sewing, and more - all with snow flurries outside!  What are you up to today?!
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How did you celebrate Valentine’s day?! I set up How did you celebrate Valentine’s day?! I set up a quick little Valentine’s Day table for the girls and a quick and sweet activity!  I grabbed some peach rings and gummie lifesavers for the girls to add to some strips of fabric I had laying around!  A pretty simple setup but a nice suprise for them! 

Other than that, cut felt hearts for the place settings, added small heart boxes under conversation hearts, and used vintage floral tea plates for the necklaces!  The runner was found at @homegoods and was the basis for the whole setup!
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Yesterday was Ella’s birthday celebration with f Yesterday was Ella’s birthday celebration with friends!  It was a great time and while it was to be considered small with just a couple friends and no decorations, I told her there would be a tablescape!  More details on the blog soon, but here’s a quick recap of our little homemade (minus bowling alley) “Let’s Ro11” birthday party! 

🎉Happy Birthday Ells!🎉

Cake topper: @avalonsunshine 
Vintage Bag: Thrifted
Cookies: Me (not perfect, first try at cookies!)
Printables: Me
Cake: Meijer with my addition of chocolate covered donut holes 
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Taking time for ourselves can be REALLY HARD. The Taking time for ourselves can be REALLY HARD.  The other night I was ready to go upstairs and read my book…the one I’ve been working on forever… and noticed the basket(s) of laundry needing folded so I decided to do that instead of taking a moment for myself.  By the time I was done, I was so tired that I just went to bed.  So LAST night I decided not to skimp on the “me” time and knew I needed to get out of the house and enjoy some laughs with the neighborhood girls!  It was good for the soul!

I have a hard time doing things for myself.  I feel like I’m being selfish.  But it’s not selfish to take care of yourself!  It’s NECESSARY!  You can’t take care of others if you aren’t taking care of yourself. I’m really loving my weekly emails from @inspiringwomenfh and how they are a reminder that I need to take a moment for myself!  So do something for yourself today.  Take a walk around the block, unless you live in Indiana, I suggest you stay inside because the winds are CRAY!  Read a book on your lunch break, take a nap with your kids, or maybe even listen to a podcast or practice 10 min of mediation!

If you haven’t already, check out inspiringwomen.org for some awesome inspiration, motivation and great resources for overall health and wellness.  There are also some GREAT recipes!  The program is free and you will even get their bi-annual inspiring magazine!  It’s just the right amount of inspiration that your week could use! 
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Packed up some fun things to make their way to @ch Packed up some fun things to make their way to @chicmercantile this week!  These fairies are soooo excited to make their way into new home and take on new adventures!  Fairies will be available soon in the @adoptafairyco etsy shop too! 
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I’ve been trying to produce Valentine’s Day co I’ve been trying to produce Valentine’s Day content for at 2 weeks! I made mood boards, gathered goodies, and can’t find the time to create.  Did I not used to sleep?!? 

Hopefully this week I’ll be able to get something out, but at least for now, I’ve got these decorations going 😆! Swipe to see why I get nothing done 😂🤷🏻‍♀️🤦‍♀️
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Happy Friday! Did anyone else think this week fel Happy Friday!  Did anyone else think this week felt like the longest week ever?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Hoping to pop back in via stories later but my friday is shaping up to include some Valentines prep along with cleaning and shipping some fairies out the door! 

What are you up to this Friday?! 
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Happiest 1️⃣1️⃣th birthday to this Sweet c Happiest 1️⃣1️⃣th birthday to this Sweet child of mine!  Love you to death Ella and I hope you don’t kill me for some of these pics since your last birthday!  It’s amazing how much you have changed and grown in just one year! 💕

Happy Birthday Ella! 
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When @abigailmackboutique was interested in collab When @abigailmackboutique was interested in collaborating, I knew this print was pretty much perfection in summing up my current life.  So… if you are still here hanging out or new here, welcome to the shitshow!  This piece will probably end up floating around my house, but I do feel like it’s 💯fitting for me.  And with my quirky design sense, I think it also works well in a bathroom but my hubs isn’t keen on that idea 🤣. The other gold foil print I love of #abigailmackdesigns is “Everything is Fine,” because let’s be honest, that’s also something that’s constantly going through my head over here!

I used to feel like weekends were a way to catch up on what you couldn’t get done during the week.  You know… like cleaning, prepping, watching Netflix etc.  Now though, as I get older and older, I’m learning that my weekends are really just an attempt at mentally preparing for all that will go wrong during the upcoming week and continually thinking “Welcome to my Shitshow.” LOL

Does anyone else feel like this?! Maybe this is why I have such high anxiety on Sunday nights…

Print #gifted by @abigailmackboutique 
Check out her other pieces here:
https://abigail-mack.myshopify.com/

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