Foam pit fun for Halloween

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The moving notebook lives on

By Karina Rook My faithful notebook that was so essential in helping me to get organized before we made the move proved to be very handy once we arrived in San Francisco. I just started using the last pages of the book to record research and lists, with topics like

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The joys of getting a work permit

As the spouse of an E3 visa holder, I am entitled to work in the USA, but I needed to get an EAD (Employment Authorization Document) issued before I could start earning any money. It all starts with the form, the I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Pretty simple form in

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Tips for getting your Californian licence quickly

By Karina Rook Yep, it’s like the DMV office in The Simpsons that Pattie and Selma work at. It’s a weird environment where you feel out-of-place, you don’t know the rules and angry people shout at you. I have spent several hours at my local DMV office

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Volunteering at school

By Karina Rook A great way to meet other parents and get to know a school better is to offer your time as a volunteer. Whether it be ad hoc for fundraising events, or a regular gig, you need to jump through a few hoops first. Hoop 1. Get the

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The right order for resettling in Silicon Valley

By Karina Rook There’s so many tasks to do, some are fun (shopping, yay!), some are dull (visit the bank, meh!) and some are scary (take that driving test, no!). Let’s assume you have landed and are in temporary accommodation, are searching for a house, but have employment

Dennis the menace playground

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Dennis the menace playground

Dennis the menace playground

Dennis the menace playground

Roller slide

Roller slide

Roller slide

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Roller slide

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They were whining so we pulled over and let them out for a run

They were whining so we pulled over and let them out for a run

They were whining so we pulled over and let them out for a run

They were whining so we pulled over and let them out for a run

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Waterfall into beach

Waterfall into beach

Waterfall into beach

Waterfall into beach

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Coffee stop at big sur

Coffee stop at big sur

Coffee stop at big sur