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Expat to Expat–Suggestions to help you hire the FDW that’s right for your family

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Expat Bostonians

This is my last post from the drafts folder. This has been sitting there since 2016 because this is an inflammatory post. Anything I’ve added for clarification will have a *** *** around it. I have been debating whether or … Continue reading →

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Having a Maid…part 1 Pros

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Expat Bostonians

We are quickly approaching the one year anniversary of our look-see visit to Singapore.  This time last year I was running around like a mad woman, trying to track down summer clothes in Elanor’s size, reaching out to a stranger … Continue reading →

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