Busting myths: 8 common misconceptions about expat life in Qatar

“I live in Qatar” Where?! “The Middle East?”  Oh right, what’s that like?  I’ve heard…. Living in the Middle East for the past four and…

Expat Life: Our Dohaversary

This week marked our six year Dohaversary. Six years we’ve been living in Doha, shuttling back to the UK every summer. We arrived in the…

Making children’s birthday parties a little more eco-friendly

Making children’s birthday parties a little more eco-friendly, By Tammy Ryan, icecreamandjelly.com I love a party and throwing parties for my daughter is my all…

How Flower Arranging Could Change Your Life

I didn’t really appreciate the fact that when I was 6 my mum and dad moved two hours away from where they were born. At…

Getting the Right Solar Panel Fit For Your Roof

You have made the right decision in getting solar energy for your home. Getting off the grid is no easy fete, but it is one…

Reflections on our Nine Year Expatversary

Last month saw us celebrate nine years away from the UK. Our nine year expatversary if you will. And yet it feels very much like…

Being a SAHM and Life Insurance

When we bought our house last year it forced us to review our finances. In particular our term-life insurance. As we reviewed various term life…