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Navigating the Transatlantic Tightrope
How Essential Tech Bridges My American Remote Work and Spanish Family Life: Saily and NordVPN
How to Thrive as an Expat Family in Spain: Embracing the Culture with Kids
Moving to Spain with children isn’t just about unpacking boxes and finding the nearest park. It’s about shifting rhythms, embracing new customs, and—perhaps most importantly—loosening your grip on the structured lifestyle you once knew.
A Week of Magic: Celebrating Carnaval in Spain
Carnaval in Spain is a joyful, family-friendly affair filled with costumes, music, and school traditions that build excitement all week long.
Spain’s 2025 Minimum Income Updates for Visa and Residency Applications
At the start of each year, the Spanish government revises key financial benchmarks that directly impact visa and residency applications. Read to learn more about the changes taking effect in 2025.
Family wealth in Spain
A look at what it means to be wealthy in Spain.
Using a VPN for Accessing US Websites While Living in Spain
For expatriates living in Spain, accessing US-based websites, streaming services, and financial accounts can present unexpected challenges. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a crucial tool for overcoming these limitations, enhancing security, and maintaining privacy online.
Enrolling Your Child in a Spanish Soccer Club
Spanish soccer (futbol) clubs are a fantastic way to integrate kids
Ludotecas in Spain: Low cost, high quality childcare
Ludotecas offer high quality, low cost childcare in Spain.
Embracing the Spanish Vernacular: Essential Online Spanish Learning
Spanish VIP offers the best online learning.
Guide to Childcare and Schooling Options for Children Under Five in Spain
Early childhood care in Spain is a must for working parents.
How to Enroll Kids in Spanish Public Schools: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ensure that your children are smoothly enrolled in the public school system.
Exploring the Spanish Pyrenees in Summer: Outdoor Adventures and Hidden Gems
Check out the Pyrenees in the summer to beat the heat and experience incredible landscapes.
Surviving the Spanish Summer: Tips for Beating the Heat with Kids
Tips for enjoying the hot Spanish summers a little more.
Summer in Spain: Camps, Activities, and Festivals for Families
The rundown on all you need to know about spending summer in Spain with your family
Settling into 'Your New Home’
Creating Comfort and Stability in Your New Spanish Home
Preparing for the Move
Building a strong foundation for life in Spain
The Best Visas for Moving to Spain as a Family
Choosing the right visa to immigrate with your family
Is Spain Right for Your Family?
If you're considering making Spain your family’s new home, here’s a look at what awaits you.
The One-way Ticket
I now proudly call Spain home for myself, husband and two young children