Archive | September, 2011

5 Places in Costa Rica for Kids Under 5

September 29, 2011

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INBioparque Costa Rica

Going on vacation to Costa Rica with children under 5 years old doesn’t mean that you’ll be sequestered to only ‘kids stuff’. We have lived in Costa Rica for over 1 1/2 years with our children (ages 3 and 1) and feel like we are the experts on places to go in Costa Rica with [...]

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Redefining an American Dream

September 28, 2011

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Today, I woke up and realized I re-defined my American Dream. No longer are we ‘stereotypical’ Americans working to pay off our debt, to fund a bigger house and nicer car.  In fact, we have left it all behind.  One and a half years ago, we sold most of our possessions, stored the rest and [...]

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Livin’ the Not-so-American Dream

September 28, 2011

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American Dream is about owning a home

“Once upon a time I woke up and realized the American Dream…” is really something I do not dream about anymore. I guess the American Dream can be defined differently for everyone, but what I see as the “typical” American Dream is to own a nice big house, drive the newest cars, have a solid [...]

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Rainy Day Fun in Atenas

September 20, 2011

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Atenas, Costa rica during the rainy season

It’s the rainy season and that means that nearly every afternoon…it’ll rain.  It’s no surprise.  After living here for nearly 1 1/2 years, it also doesn’t stop us from doing things outside.  We just pack the stroller with umbrellas and go forth. Today, with grey storm clouds above us and a beautiful array of lightening [...]

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