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How to Get a Copy of a Registro Civil in Colombia Originally Registered at a Colombian Consulate in the U.S
For context: I am an American-born citizen with dual citizenship in Colombia. In Colombia, I have both a Colombian passport and cédula de ciudadanía. I registered my registro civil de nacimiento at the Colombian Consulate in Orlando, Florida and, after an atrocious experience there, decided to apply for my passport, register my marriage, and the
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Pregnancy + Childbirth in Medellín, Colombia (and Hospital Bag Packing Guide)
A mother’s choice from how she manages her pregnancy all the way up to how and where she delivers is deeply personal. What worked for me may not work for you. I opted for more traditional births and would like to provide some context before you read further to ensure this information will be helpful
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Denver Plant Nursery Map + Guide
Whether you’re looking to replenish your plant collection after making the move to Denver or simply love getting lost in a plant nursery, here are some great gardens & nurseries to check out in Denver area and neighboring cities, such as: Arvada Baker Boulder Capitol Hill Central Columbine Highlands Ranch Lakewood Littleton Longmont Thornton Wheat
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DIY Wedding Bouquet Shadow Box Display
While planning for our wedding last year, Pinterest suggestions would pop up around what to do with the wedding bouquet after the big day! With so much stuff to do for the actual wedding, I put preserving my florals on the back burner but I knew I wanted to do something because of two very
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DIY Bar Cabinet Plans with Mini-Fridge & Sliding Doors
My husband, Colin, is a cocktail connoisseur who enjoys making his own tinctures and bitters. Our Ikea cube shelf unit was starting to overflow with mason jars and liters of liquor (maybe even a few plants) and I was on the hunt for a bar cabinet that could store it all along with our mini-fridge.
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Backpacking Four Pass Loop in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
I’d been itching for a Colorado backpacking trip and thankfully a few other girlfriends had been too! After some deliberation, we decided on the well-known, Colorado classic — Four Pass Loop located in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. It was magical. I’ve never seen such a beautiful display of wildflowers with the most delightful scents, unbelievable
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Meet Sarah
Welcome! I’m Sarah. I started this blog to be a resource for others around a few of my favorite things: living in Colombia, DIY projects, places traveled, and day-to-day life. My hope is that it can a place of inspiration and encouragement to help you plan the next project or adventure of your own!