September 18, 2014
From the lightest car seats and strollers to the smallest bags that fit all your stuff, here are 5 tips to lighten your load.
Adelaide Olguin
Going Abroad
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September 20, 2014The first time Hector wanted us to do the Paleo diet, after 8 days, I had a total break down and cried bitterly as I yelled, “You are starving our family!” True words from a carb addict, right? He was shocked and told me to eat an apple. That wasn’t the best thing for him to say. He should have asked for something that wouldn’t hurt if it flew at him. Like a piece of bread… Oh wait, we didn’t have any. Because he forbade it. {Not really. I did the diet willingly, but an addict has to hate on someone. The second time we did the diet, I was much happier.} Day 8 in Brazil was a rainy day. As I took clothes from a washing machine to hang them, because there AREN’T ANY dryers, I thought of my beautiful front-loading dryer, calling to me from the storage unit....Adelaide Olguin -
December 14, 2014We had a great two months and some days in Aracaju, Brazil. We chose to live in Aracaju because it isn't a big city, but it isn't a small city. It's on the beach, the cost of living is low compared to the rest of Brazil's capital cities, and it is relatively safe. We lived in Atalaia, which is the tourist area and a great area to stay at in Aracaju. Here are some tips we picked up during our stay in Aracaju, Brazil. Beaches in Aracaju, Brazil There are lots of beaches to choose from. The locals told us that the more south we went, the better the beaches were. We usually went to the beach that was located at the end of Passalera do Carangeijo. It was the closest to our apartment. Most of the beaches are pretty much the same though. It is an open, straight coast. The water was a nice...Hector Olguin
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August 12, 2015When we move to a new country, the first week always is extra tough, but at least we know what to expect and still feel it is worth it.Hector Olguin
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August 15, 2015At first, I just told people we were moving internationally again and didn't go into details; and then I said to Latin America; and finally, I was ready to take the heat, and I said, "Mexico."Adelaide Olguin
