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Hi, I’m Lauren!

So glad you’re here!

We’re your average American family living an incredible chapter abroad in Spain and inspiring others to also move abroad or simply step outside their usual comfort zone…

Through the hectic, the humbling and the downright hilarious, we’ve been through it all.

My hope is that you can learn from our experiences, laugh at our mistakes and be inspired by our journey – our chronicle…

 

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This Is Us

Our Family Stats

From: The Jersey Shore, New Jersey

Married: 11 years

Years Living Abroad: 2.5

Countries Visited: 26

Children: Anthony II, Autumn & London

Favorite Family Vacation: Lake Como, Italy

Favorite Outdoor Activity: Exploring/Hiking

Favorite Thing To Do When Traveling: Indulge in the Local Cuisine

Best Thing About Living Abroad: Making Friends from All Over the World

Favorite Barcelona Spot: Turo Parc

Favorite Spanish Holiday: Sant Jordi

Best Tapas Dish: Patatas Bravas

 

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Instagram post 17890381345499841 Although it might seem like we’re light years away from packing a suitcase and jet setting to Bali, there are still loads of creative ways to travel as a family without actually leaving home! Latest blog post —- Link in Bio —— #familytravels #familywhotravels #travelingfamily #expatfamily #expatmom #expatblogger #travelblogger #travelfromhome #momblogger #expatfamilylife #barcelonaspain #cookingathome #puzzlesofinstagram #googleearth #musicandarts #parentinghacks
Instagram post 17901816466447273 Day 18!!! We are really hanging in there and still making each other laugh! how about you all? What’s keeping you sane and laughing these days? I’m thankful for these three who can drive me mad but also warm my heart ❤️ #barcelonaspain #partyoffive #momofthree #laughteristhebestmedicine #expatfamilylife #familyoffive #apartmentliving #coronavirusespaña #coronavirus #lockdown #lockdown2020 #quarantinelife #expatkids #momblogger #travelblogger #expatblogger
Instagram post 17848568188996424 Yes we’ve binged on Netflix, yes I’ve scrolled thru social media more than usual and YES we’ve snacked more than our pants are comfortable admitting! Can’t keep up this routine for another 15 days 🤔 So if you’re in the same boat and think now might be the time to try some new projects (or blow the dust off old ones), click link in bio to read on... “10 Things I’m Finally Doing While Stuck Inside” #quarantine #quarantinelife #lockdown #lockdown2020 #barcelonaspain #coronavirusespaña #dailynews #spainonlockdown #globalpandemic #expatlife #expatblogger #expatfamily #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stopprocrastinating
Instagram post 18104990452125537 We’ve been so touched by the number of friends and family that have reached out to make sure we’re okay here!!! Some close family, others friends we hadn’t spoken to in years. While the situation in Spain (and throughout the world!) is uncertain and scary, one thing is for sure. We are at home healthy and right where we need to be - with each other! We pray the same for you all and know that better days are ahead!! ❤️❤️❤️ #coronavírus #lockdown2020 #lockdown #barcelonaspain #expatlife #weareok #everyonehealthy #kidshappy #weareblessed #familyoffive #missingfamily #expatblogger #expatfamilylife
Instagram post 17858770423795309 Day 10. The kids have really hung in there, trying to stay busy and creative with our limited space here. We are keeping positive attitude and are still smiling (most of the time!). Latest blog post —- Link in Bio —- with 20 Ways to Battle Quarantine Woes is dedicated to you all! Parents, millennials, travelers, bloggers - we’re in this together and will come out on the other side 💪 #lockdown2020 #barcelonaspain #coronavirusespaña #expatfamily #expatlife #theexpatchronicle #expatblogger #expatmom #momblogger #quarantinelife #momofthree #familyoffive #stayhomechallenge #apartmentliving #expatsinspain #americanexpats #travelblogger #livingabroad #americansinspain
Instagram post 17849267731965329 We have the MOST AMAZING neighbors in the world!!!!!!! Look at what was just dropped off to our door. Living in an apartment might not be easy but it has its advantages 🥰 One Week Down - We’ve Got This #coronavirusespaña #coronaviruspandemic #lockdown #lockdown2020 #apartmentliving #apartmentlivingatitsbest #barcelonaspain #expatfamily #neighborsarefamily #expatlife #catalán #catalunya #expatfamilylife #blogginglife #bloggingmom #bloggerstyle #americaninspain #americanexpats #expatsinspain
Instagram post 17858115121802605 Our little one is also feeling the impact of homeschooling and really missing her friends! Thankfully the Catalan parents have been amazing sending videos of their children blowing kisses and yelling “te quiero!” 🥰🥰🥰 #lifeinspain #coronavirusespaña #lockdown #lockdown2020 #expatlife #expatkids #livingabroad #lifeabroad #spainstrong #barcelonaspain #catalan #catalunya #thirdchild #expatfamilylife #momlife #bloggerlife #bloggerstyle #expatblogger
Instagram post 17881367005543771 How I live for the sunny days of Spain 🇪🇸 I would give up cappuccino/sushi/sangria/nachos (4 of my all time favorite things!) for a month to have just one warm breezy afternoon with my kids outdoors. Starting to realize the things I took for granted before all this... #barcelonaspain #expatfamilylife #expatblogger #familytime #familyoffive #passportlife #expatfamily #coronavirusespaña #coronaviruses #lockdown #lockedin🔐 #outdoors #missingthesun #missingtheoutdoors #missingnature #needatan #travelblogger #bloggerlife #bloggerstyle #bloggermom
Instagram post 18055542151210211 Dreaming of this day one year ago when our family got swept away by the beauty of Vienna! Can’t wait to go back to this majestic city! #travelingfamily #familywhotravels #familyoffive #showthemtheworld #passportready #exploreeurope #vienna #viennaaustria #expatlife #suitcaselife #passportstamp #travellover #expatblogger #travelblogger #discoveraustria #exploringeurope #travelholic #momblogger #americanexpat #expatfamily #lovetotravel #europeanstyle #adventureawaits #bloggerworld #seetheworld
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