According to the Federal Voting Assistance Program, only about 4.7% of eligible overseas American citizens vote while abroad. 2020 is the year of the coronavirus pandemic and the ease of voting overseas has been immensely diminished. The pandemic has caused inconveniences such as mail services worldwide to be interrupted and some embassies to be closed […]
Read MoreAnother Thanksgiving will be making its lovely appearance in a few weeks. As an American, with the shift in the weather, the fall decorations going up and the leaves falling, it is almost impossible to not think about Thanksgiving and all its glory…food, family, friends, football and even more food. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday […]
Read MoreHalloween in Ireland is just like celebrating Halloween in the United States. Since moving to Ireland, I have learned a lot about the history of Halloween and even that it started in Ireland. Halloween is a really big celebration in Ireland. The entire country turns orange and black for the big day. History Samahin […]
Read MoreLiving in another country is definitely its own experience with its own categories. I feel like we finally have our footing in Ireland and through this experience we have all definitely been challenged and changed. There are even a few habits that we have lost and gained along the way. I get asked a lot […]
Read MoreWe eat dinner as a family with no electronic devices, no phones and no television. I’m a little lax in the summer or on the weekends and we’ll watch an episode of something like Black-ish or Fresh Off The Boat over dinner to break it up. About a year ago, The Glitter Princess decided to […]
Read MoreWe have lived in Ireland for over two and a half years. When we left Houston, Texas, our goal was to return home in two years. Well, two years will quickly turned into four as the husband renewed our stay. So, we’re here to stay a bit longer. Living as Americans in Europe, we have […]
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day is obviously a major holiday in Ireland. Tourists from all over the world flock to the Emerald Isle to celebrate with the locals and sometimes connect with their Irish roots. Although, the Irish tend to celebrate a bit different than one might think. What is St. Patrick’s Day All About? […]
Read MoreIt’s November. In the United States, that means the holiday season has officially begun with the onset of Thanksgiving and Christmas preparations taking place. And that means HOMESICKNESS is at an all time high for me and some others. And there is no cure. We have learned to cope with it the best way […]
Read MoreThis post about an Ireland packing list contains affiliate links. I will earn a small commission if you use my links to make a purchase. Read the full Disclosure statement. As far as the weather goes, Ireland can be a fickle place. In one day (and possibly in the span of one hour) you […]
Read MoreThis post about a mandatory travel packing list contains affiliate links. I will earn a small commission if you use my links to make a purchase. Read the full Disclosure statement. As we add more travel adventures on our timeline, we have developed a mandatory travel packing list to make our little adventures even more stressless. Now […]
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