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Adjusting To the US (Again)

They told us we would have trouble adjusting to the US after 12 years in Mexico.

My answer? Yes . . . and no.

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By JillJune 16, 2020
expat issues

Reverse Culture Shock: Mexico to the US

Here are a few observations that when combined, add up to form reverse culture shock! (From Mexico to the USA)

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By JillJanuary 13, 2020
expat issues, Faith Life, Uncategorized

A Season of Waiting

Sometimes we’re stuck waiting. Should we just wait, or are there opportunities in the waiting?

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By JillSeptember 27, 2019
expat issues, parenting

Accidentally Homeschooling

Missing the Hogwarts Express “”I’ve been thinking about that all day.  It left nearly six hours ago.  Weird, not being […]

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By JillAugust 19, 2019
expat issues, Faith Life

For Those Who Stay

In certain circles, there are a lot more goodbyes than in average communities (I’m looking at you, military families and expats!). Here’s some encouragement for those who stay.

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By JillJuly 19, 2019
expat issues, Mexico

Favorite Blogs in Mexico: E for EmilylGarcia.com!

Blogging has been an adventure for me over the last 10 years.  It began as a way to have some […]

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By JillApril 5, 2019
sarapes de saltillo
expat issues, Mexico

10 Things I Love About Saltillo

What’s in Saltillo, Mexico? A lot of great things! Read on for information on one of my favorite Mexican cities!

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By JillFebruary 16, 2019
expat issues, parenting

Teaching Geography to Kids

Need an enjoyable way to teach kids the states and their capitals? This is it!

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By JillJanuary 15, 2019
expat issues, Mexico

Decorating for Christmas–Without Celebrating Snow

Christmas is almost synomous with snow. But how does one decorate in a region that doesn’t have snow?

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By JillDecember 13, 2018
expat issues

The Benefits of Absentee Voting

I can probably count the number of elections I’ve voted in, in person, on one hand. I’ve spent most of […]

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By JillNovember 3, 2018

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