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We’re Ditching Paradise and Coming Home for the Holidays

By //  by Kelly Flannigan Bos

We have lived in the tropics for the past six years, so I'm used to the thought that I am truly “not in Kansas anymore,” or more precisely, not in Canada. Things move at a different pace in the islands, there are different customs, vibes, and landscapes. These differences are never more noticeable than at Christmas. I love living the island life with my family for many reasons, just as I loved living in Canada before that. Although we welcome change, cherish new experiences, and enjoy Christmas …

Filed Under: Christmas, Travel Tagged With: british virgin islands, Caribbean living, Christmas in the Caribbean, Christmas traditions for expats, dreaming of a white Christmas, home for Christmas, living an expat life in paradise

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THE PEOPLE ARE COMING ..How to Destress your holidays

Someone told be the other day how many shopping days were left until Christmas and I nearly fell over. How did this happen? Where was I? I hate when holiday hell just sneaks up on you like that. I need time to get my …

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The Three Top Organization Apps You Need!

I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as a super organized person, but the fact of the matter is I have four active kids, a husband, and at least half a dozen of my own projects or activities going on at all times and …

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5 Ways to Have Fun with Vintage Dishes in Your Backyard

I'm not a fan of paper plates, and I'm completely opposed to plastic. They are a waste financially and environmentally, so I use real plates, glassware and cutlery in my backyard all summer long. The problem of course, …

Cord Blood Donation is Easier Than You Think

Of all the things I’ve ever donated in life, giving blood has been the easiest. It causes me no financial pain and yet it still does a world of good for those in need. What I give is naturally replenished in my own body, …

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Dear Millicent: Mustard Stains Harshing My Oktoberfest Mellow

Dear Millicent, October is my favorite time of the year. It's not about falling leaves and pumpkins for me, but rather Beer and Bratwurst. Zigga-zagga, zigga-zagga, hoy, hoy, hoy! Bring on Oktoberfest! So here's my …

Why You Need To Talk To Your Family About Your Death Now

My family and I can discuss death in general terms; in a there’s two things certain in life —death and taxes kind of way — but the nitty gritty? That’s hard. An only child, my parents have removed much of the guess work …

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