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Crystal Norris
Aug 2, 20184 min read
Update: What our family has been up to
I've done a pretty poor job of blogging since we moved to Germany, and for good reason! Our family has been very busy with traveling,...
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A House of Sparrows
May 7, 20184 min read
We're moving to...
Big announcement today! If you are new to my blog, let me give you a quick recap on A House of Sparrows and our family's plan on traveli
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A House of Sparrows
Jan 26, 20186 min read
8 reasons why you should travel with your kids
"Travel now before you have kids." I'm pretty sure we've all heard that overused and outdated saying. I know we did, dozens of times...
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A House of Sparrows
Jan 15, 201810 min read
Living in Costa Rica: 3 month update
As I look back on these past few months, I can't believe that our family has moved to Costa Rica only 90 days ago. That's it?! It se
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Crystal Norris
Jan 2, 20186 min read
My resolutions for 2018
Self-reflection is a powerful tool that keeps me happy and mentally healthy. Its important for me to look within myself and to my past in or
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Crystal Norris
Dec 19, 20174 min read
Our expat family's must-see destinations in Costa Rica
We've already been living in Costa Rica for two months now and Costa Rica is starting to feel more like home. Now that we have gotten us
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A House of Sparrows
Dec 2, 20174 min read
La Fortuna: Touring one of Costa Rica's most beautiful waterfalls
Waterfalls are hiding behind every corner in Costa Rica and during our trip to Arenal we visited the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall. Its an
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A House of Sparrows
Nov 27, 20175 min read
Celebrating our anniversary at the Arenal Volcano
Last week, Ryan and I celebrated our five year wedding anniversary so we decided to travel to Arenal Volcano to celebrate! It is one of the
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A House of Sparrows
Oct 27, 20173 min read
Creepy crawlies of Costa Rica
Ryan and I are at war. Every night the battle begins as dozen of army ants descend from the ceiling. With our shoes in hand, we slap away in
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A House of Sparrows
Oct 22, 20175 min read
Recap: One week in Costa Rica
Its been 7 days since we officially became an expat family living in Costa Rica. This past week has been the start of a learning curve as we
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Crystal Norris
Sep 14, 20174 min read
Zip lining in Costa Rica
As long as I can remember, zip lining in Costa Rica has been on my bucket list. And I finally scratched it off my list during one of our fam
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A House of Sparrows
Sep 7, 20174 min read
First step in moving to Costa Rica
Our move to Costa Rica is getting more real every day and we are taking it one step closer by dipping our toes in the water and flying to Do
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Crystal Norris
Aug 25, 20174 min read
It's official, we're moving!
I've been pretty quiet with my blog lately but for good reason. Big things are happening for our family and it's finally official. I
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