Relocating to Medellín with Kids: Why I Moved and How It’s Going
These questions come up quite a bit in both the United States and Colombia. Even Colombian family members were confused and surprised when we told them about the move, but it’s been a few years in the making: my partner and I are fortunate enough to work in fields where remote work is possible, so
Stress-Free Travel with Kids: Essential Items to Pack in Your Checked Bag
It’s so important for me to have processes in place to help my life run a little smoother—especially when traveling now that I’m not just packing for myself but for two kids under 4 years old as well. By the time my oldest was 15 months old, she had been on a couple of 6+
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
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
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
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
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!
