From the monthly archives:

March 2010

Paris In March

by Move to Portugal March 31, 2010 travel

A couple of weeks ago me and hubby were very lucky to spend two days and two nights in Paris. I’ve not been for over twenty years so it was a distant memory to me and hubby has never been, but both of us loved it; here’s a quick rundown of our trip.

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April To Do List

by Move to Portugal March 30, 2010 goals & dreams

What I’d like to accomplish in April:

Health:

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Organising Project: Under The Stairs

by Move to Portugal March 28, 2010 simplifying & reducing

It’s time to reveal another clutter spot in my home; under the stairs; it’s not pretty and it needs a coat of paint, but hey ho, eventually. I spent about two hours sorting, clearing and organising it on Saturday, without spending a penny; I don’t like to hoard stuff, so spending lots of money on fancy storage items [...]

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Link Love: Earth Hour Day

by Move to Portugal March 27, 2010 blog love

Links I’ve enjoyed from my reader this week: Study:Experiences Bring More Happiness Than Stuff at Miss Minimalist Train Hopping at for me, for you {love this} Uncovering a Blind Spot at Married With Luggage Thought of the Day: relax at Design is Mine Alternative Boot Shapers at The Frugal Girl Have a great weekend and don’t [...]

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When I dream I like to…

by Move to Portugal March 24, 2010 goals & dreams

I like to live small and dream big. In my dream I’m running a small bed and breakfast/guest house, not too far from the sea in Portugal, and it’s simply decorated like this house.

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Leaving Work: The Good & The Not So Good

by Move to Portugal March 23, 2010 simple living

It’s been three months since I quit my job and so time for some reflection on the good, and the not so good of it so far.

The Good:
Time and Freedom. There is now time and freedom. This is by far the best thing to happen. There is now time to enjoy my family and time to enjoy my marriage. Previously my job impacted on me 7 days a week so I didn’t really have any respite. There is also time to cook, read and clear the clutter, but overall the best thing is having time for people and not feeling stressed because I don’t.

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Link Love: I would like {want} a bike!

by Move to Portugal March 20, 2010 blog love

Now that spring has sprung and the outside is so much more inviting, I’ve developed an obsession with bike riding. This may be a passing fad so I’m going to try to pick up a cheap second hand one and see if I use it; bike riding has got to be more fun than walking