One Year of Blissmersion: My First Anniversary!
Blissmersion’s first anniversary is here! I took a moment to reflect on my first official year blogging. Things have changed dramatically in one year. First, we had the real estate… The post One Year...
View ArticleThe Storm Before the Calm
It’s a storm of activity around here and it won’t be calm until we are in Mexico. I think that’s normal. What isn’t normal is how poorly this move is… The post The Storm Before the Calm appeared first...
View ArticleMurphy, I’m Going to Punch You in the Face
Yep. Murphy of Murphy’s Law deserves a punch in the face. Why? The move from hell In early March, I was told our shipment would take 3-5 weeks to arrive… The post Murphy, I’m Going to Punch You in the...
View ArticleFeeling Low In Mexico: Adjusting to Life Here
I really don’t feel like writing much. I’m also not convinced that I’ll end up posting this. If you’re reading it, then clearly I did. We are struggling a bit… The post Feeling Low In Mexico: Adjusting...
View ArticleThe Unschooling Road Less Traveled in Mexico
“It’s nice to meet you! You’re going to homeschool, right?” She said. “You shouldn’t homeschool. You should send your kids to school here in Mexico.” I was taken aback. However,… The post The...
View ArticleWhat Are You Waiting For? Start Traveling Now
It was June. It was November. Or January. It was anytime a coworker vacationed anywhere. Envy. And a little bit of jealousy that I could tamper down with some deep… The post What Are You Waiting For?...
View ArticleWhat’s It Really Like to Travel with Kids?
What is it really like to travel with kids? Imagine a vacation spent at the hotel pool and the rest of the time is spent in search of food. I… The post What’s It Really Like to Travel with Kids?...
View Article8 Hacks to Stay Safe and Avoid Scams in Mexico
I didn’t want the thing, but knew I wouldn’t bother to return it. The next morning, I decided to open it. The box was empty. The realization dawned on me. We’d… The post 8 Hacks to Stay Safe and Avoid...
View ArticleHow Can You Be a Travel Blogger if You’ve Only Been to 8 Countries?!
I have only added one country to my”visited” list since I started this blog a little over a year ago. I had this vision of starting this blog and then… The post How Can You Be a Travel Blogger if...
View ArticleWhy I Hate Back to School Time
I hate back to school time. It’s touted as many parents favorite time of year. So why do I dislike it? My Least Favorite Time of Year: Back to School… The post Why I Hate Back to School Time appeared...
View Article7 Quick Tips About Traveling with Kids
Are you a seasoned traveler or a novice? Either way, traveling with kids changes how you do things. While a flight delay might be an annoying experience for a solo… The post 7 Quick Tips About...
View ArticleLanguage Learning is Hard, Even When Immersed
I know language learning is a challenge and I still expected to be further along by now. Not fluent, no, but not feeling so much like my tongue is a… The post Language Learning is Hard, Even When...
View ArticleWhen Culture Shock Sends You Running for Cover
Right away, it starts. Only you don’t realize you’re in the midst of culture shock because it starts with a honeymoon phase. It truly feels like being a newlywed. Everything… The post When Culture...
View Article8 Travel Blogs You Should Be Reading (Besides This One)
There are probably a zillion travel blogs out there and with all kinds of different focuses. I decided to round up my favorites and share them with you! Each have… The post 8 Travel Blogs You Should Be...
View ArticleHow Technology and Travel Keeps Us Close
Technology keeps us closer than ever before. Also, let’s be candid. I doubt I would have considered this move (from the US to Mexico) if we didn’t have the technology… The post How Technology and...
View ArticleHow I Learned to Embrace Writer’s Block
There are days when I am prolific. The words flow from my brain to my fingertips and onto the paper (or screen). Those are the days when the ideas are… The post How I Learned to Embrace Writer’s Block...
View ArticleFor the Mom Traveler Who is About to Give Up
I was there, fellow mom traveler or mom traveler want-to-be. It felt like I’d never get out of the mom rut. Would I ever get to see a beach again?… The post For the Mom Traveler Who is About to Give Up...
View Article15 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas for Travelers & Expats
Halloween is a holiday that really appeals to my theatrical side. I still dress up, even if I don’t necessarily go all out nowadays. Here are some fun costume ideas,… The post 15 Easy Halloween Costume...
View Article10 More Halloween Costume Ideas for Travelers & Expats
I love dressing up for Halloween. Last week, I posted 15 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas for Travelers & Expats, because even though I’m an expat and parent, I still want… The post 10 More Halloween...
View ArticleMy 100 Year Old Grandmother Died, And This is How I Feel
My grandmother died yesterday morning at age 100. Obviously, given her advanced years and also her declining health, it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Though, you do always think you have just… The post...
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