A House of SparrowsFeb 12, 20196 minand then there were 4We’ve been keeping a not so little secret these past five months, Milena is finally going to have a sibling! Ever since we have arrived back
Crystal NorrisAug 2, 20184 minUpdate: What our family has been up toI'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,...
A House of SparrowsMay 18, 20186 minWhat I'll miss about living in Costa RicaNow that it is official and our time in Costa Rica has come to an end, I can't stop and think about all of the things I will miss from o
A House of SparrowsMay 7, 20184 minWe'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
A House of SparrowsApr 21, 20185 min10 things before I turn 30In one month I turn 29. The last year in my 20s, and the last year of my "youth". As I look forward to the next decade, I am excit
A House of SparrowsApr 9, 20187 minMoving to Costa Rica: Packing tips on what you should bringOur family moved to Costa Rica last year and we struggled to and not overpack. When you move to a new country its difficult to know exactly
A House of SparrowsFeb 22, 20187 minYou know you live in Costa Rica when...I always say life in Costa Rica is one great adventure. The memories we have experienced in this country are a mix of funny, difficult and a
A House of SparrowsJan 26, 20186 min8 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 I'm pretty sure we've all heard that overused and outdated saying.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...
A House of SparrowsJan 21, 20187 min3 secrets on creating a good lifeThis quote hit me like a ton of bricks, "Create a life that feels good on the inside. Not one that just looks good on the outside."
A House of SparrowsJan 15, 201810 minLiving in Costa Rica: 3 month updateAs 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
Crystal NorrisJan 2, 20186 minMy resolutions for 2018Self-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
Crystal NorrisDec 28, 20176 minMy 2018 travel plans2017 was a busy year for our family full of career changes, a move to Costa Rica and several trips all over the world. We made many memories
Crystal NorrisDec 2, 20176 min10 books that will make you want to travelI always say there isn't anything better than a good book, but if that book involves travel, it does get much, much better. Reading trav
A House of SparrowsNov 16, 20176 min20 Christmas gifts for the world travelerLooking for a Christmas gift for someone who loves to travel? I've put together my go-to products that are perfect for the jet-setter in
A House of SparrowsOct 22, 20175 minRecap: One week in Costa RicaIts 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
Crystal NorrisOct 9, 20172 min20 songs for your American road tripAre you planning an American road trip? There is only one thing that will make your adventure even better, a perfect playlist. Check out the
A House of SparrowsSep 7, 20174 minFirst step in moving to Costa RicaOur 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
Crystal NorrisAug 25, 20174 minIt'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
Crystal NorrisAug 18, 20175 min10 non-american musicians you need to add to your playlistMusic knows no boundaries. My love of all things foreign and travel inspired often leads me to scour over the international music charts sea
Crystal NorrisJul 15, 20173 minDeep Ellum 42 Mural projectAs the entertainment and art scene flourished, graffiti artists flocked to Deep Ellum to display their craft. Many music venues even used gr