Moving to England because of US politics?
We always knew it was a possibility, but now another Trump term is really happening. Time to head for the exits.
The estate sale and removals research begins…
I’ve been talking to lots of representatives about what to do with our stuff and how much it costs to take care of it all, woohoo!
Deciding where to live
How do you choose where to live when you can go anywhere? Find the nice cafes, avoid the grumpy olds.
Removing the rose-tinted glasses
We just spent two weeks in England on a scouting trip. It was great! Sort of? I think it's all just starting to feel very real now...
The logistics of moving your stuff overseas
An international move is the perfect way to downsize your life and get rid of all your stuff. We've done it a couple of times before, but this is our first big move with kids.
Figuring out UK schools
New country, new school system. How do you switch schools without being too disruptive to your kiddo? Let’s find out!
We’ll weather the weather wherever we wander
Ahhh, the weather. It’s such a big part of our lives that we have so little control over, no matter where we roam.
The one-year countdown: where we’re at
Taking stock of everything we’ve done and what’s yet to come as we start ramping up for our big move next spring.
Here’s what we’ll make on our rental property
It’s (almost) sold! We signed the paperwork to sell our rental property. Here’s how much we expect to make on it.
What will you miss when you move?
What will you miss? What won’t you? Make a list now, then look back on it and laugh when you move and it’s completely different than what you expected.
Selling our rental property
It’s all getting very real! Time to cash in our chips and sell our rental property.
The fugue state of motherhood
Are you a mom who has forgotten how to talk about things besides developmental milestones and sleep routines? Welcome to the fugue state of motherhood.
My ultimate checklist for moving internationally
Here’s a breakdown of my to-do’s at 12 months, 6 months, 3 months and 1 month until moving, plus after moving and what we’re packing in our suitcases.
How to tell people you’re moving
On the announcement excitement scale, a big international move is somewhere between a new job and a new baby. Get ready for news to travel fast.
Careers and moving abroad
My husband and I are having great career moments right now, so of course we’re about to move and throw it all away. But it’s worth it.
Planning a visit before we move
We’re going on a trip! Time to visit the cities on our shortlist and figure out where we want to move to.
How dual citizenship works for US/UK kids
If you are married to a British national and live outside the UK, here’s how to get your kids’ UK passports.
Whatcha gonna do with all that junk?
A great big move means a great big downsizing. Time to figure out what to do with all your stuff.
What do the new UK spouse visa financial requirements mean?
The British government announced they will increase the minimum income requirements for spouse visas in 2024. This is total bullshit.
Getting ready to sell our house
We’re getting ready to sell our investment property in 2024. This is the first big step toward our move abroad. It’s really happening!