International Divorce: Legal Considerations for Cross-Border Couples
However much divorce sucks, international divorce can be even more suckier. If you were only temporarily in one country, you may get stuck there until your kid is 18, because of international kidnapping laws. Court cases involving potential international kidnapping, also known as “moving back home are via Hague laws and these court cases require […]
7 Food Festivals Worth Traveling For In Europe
If, like myself, you consider yourself a foodie, and you also really enjoy traveling, you might decide to try out local delicacies when traveling, so you can experience the culinary specialties of the region. But if you time it right, you can travel to different locations and get to experience, not just their food, cuisine, […]
Taking Advantage of Some Great Prices
About a year ago, I posted about stepping into the grocery store near my physical therapist’s second office (that I only go to between sessions when I have a need for an emergency session) and discovering just how cheap the groceries and especially produce there are. I calculated such a huge price difference that it […]
Raising a busy kid in the old Eastern Europe – Some parenting tips from George Nikolov’s journal
When my daughter, Rose, was born, I was hoping for a calm, easy baby, but she was anything but. I know how challenging it can be when you have a child that is a whirlwind of energy. George Nikolov had a son just like that, and ABV Publishing wrote a book based on his journal […]
Increasing Your Savings and Boosting Your Income with Bitcoins
Ever feel like your wallet is stuck on repeat? Bitcoin might sound complicated, but it’s digital money that you can actually use to save up or even make some extra cash. This post will break down Bitcoin, so you can see if it’s the key to unlocking your financial future. With a growing economy, it […]
A Bunch of Free Books- Again!
I’m a voracious reader. Reading is one of my favorite things to do. Growing up I’d go to the library every week or two, getting a huge stack of book, and then after I’d devour them, I’d replace them with an all new stack. Living in a non English speaking country, where we don’t have […]
The Primary Benefits of Owning a Home Versus Renting
As a relatively new homeowner, who thought I’d never be able to buy a home, it was never even a question of whether it was a good idea to buy a home, but rather if I’d be able to. Locally prices are constantly increasing for rental apartments- our first apartment’s rent more than doubled in […]
10 Tips and Strategies That Will Help You Secure the Best Deal Possible at a Car Dealership
When buying a car, you can either buy a second hand car from a private seller or buy new or used from a car dealership. If you aren’t careful, you may end up paying far too much for a car. Here are some tips to make sure you get the post possible deal when you […]
Figuring Out a Solution for my PTSD Triggering Problem with Luroy Slats for my Ikea Malm Bed
I freaking hate PTSD, especially Complex PTSD, which is caused from long term trauma (often the result of abuse or war), because it makes my life infinitely harder. (What does this have to do with my bed? Read on.) When people think of PTSD flashbacks they tend to think of the stereotypical ones where you […]
At What Age Does Child Support End in California
As a divorce woman whose kids are slowly nearing adulthood (my oldest graduates high school this June!) the concept of child support and when it ends is something I think about. When does it end? When should it end? If a kid is still living at home and their parents are still paying their expenses, […]
