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10 Ways Childhood is Different in Costa Rica

May 21, 2014 By Jelli 6 Comments

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It’s fascinating to learn about how people in other cultures live. I guess that’s why The Travel Channel is such a hit.  I’m always curious about other cultures, especially the more I travel with my children. If I were transplanted in Russia, what would mom life look like? How on earth would I keep my… 

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Costa Rica Beach Trip: Tivives, Puntarenas

January 10, 2014 By Jelli 6 Comments

When your family lives thousands of miles away in the landlocked Midwest, you oblige them when they visit Costa Rica with a trip to the beach. My mother visited a few months ago and we headed to a beachhouse in Tivives, Puntarenas, owned by a friend of a friend. Ticos are generous. They barely knew… 

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10 Oddities You’ll Find in a Costa Rican Home

September 30, 2013 By Jelli 10 Comments

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When foreigners visit Costa Rica, they’re sure to notice the differences between their home countries and this tiny little Central American country. If travelers stray from their beach hotels & tourist destinations to visit the locals, they’ll undoubtedly notice significant differences between the majority of Costa Rican homes and their own comfortable abodes overseas.

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Peek Inside a Typical Costa Rican Home

July 6, 2013 By Jelli 9 Comments

Curious about what’s inside a typical home in Costa Rica? Catch a glimpse inside a lovely, cozy, rustic Costa Rican house located in Liberia, Guanacaste. Source Good friends of ours were kind enough to lend a key to their quaint, relaxing home last month when we headed toward the beach for a little R&R. Their… 

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Farmer’s Markets in Costa Rica

June 10, 2013 By Jelli 15 Comments

You haven’t really visited Costa Rica until you’ve gone to the farmer’s market. It’s absurd to think that grocery stores alone could give you the full picture of the wealth of fresh produce abounding in this tropical nation. They can’t give you the cultural experience of rubbing elbows, canvas sacks, and dirty sneakers with the… 

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Tips for Visiting the US Embassy in Costa Rica

April 29, 2013 By Jelli Leave a Comment

Last Friday, my family went to the US Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica for the seemingly hundredth time. As an experienced US Embassy visitor now, I know the ins and outs of making your visit quick, efficient, and effective. If you count visiting while pregnant, toting along a toddler & in the company of… 

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Hi, I'm Jelli! I snagged the best guy around, birthed four tiny kidlets, scribble down too many dessert recipes, love Jesus, and grow veggies in my front yard. Read More…

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