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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 630

Posted on July 1, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Happy 4th July It seems apt that my final blog post here in the USA on this blog happens on the eve of 4th July. You know, the day before the day back in history when the Brits got walloped … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 626

Posted on June 26, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Discovering Maryland My heart sinks a little when I realise how much more there is to discover still in this little East Coast paradise that is Maryland. The wineries, the beaches, the hiking trails, the coast line, and so much more … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 625

Posted on June 23, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Twirly-wirly padlocks Let me tell you a little story about me and the twirly-wirly American padlock. Every Friday I work at a gym that has a locked cabinet that contains the stereo. Every Friday I have to do the combination on … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 623

Posted on June 15, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The American Yard Sale Well, Yard Sale’s aren’t just a thing here – they are A Thing! Like A Big Thing. I think I underestimated what A Big Thing they are in Americaland. Holy wow, there are some sure-fired yard … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 607

Posted on May 4, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Brit gals in the Bahamas, part 1 This is a brief travel blog of two Brit gals living in the USA who headed to the Bahamas for a long weekend. You don’t want the long version, cos we nattered non stop … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 602

Posted on April 19, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Promoting Earth Day So, I got asked by a fancy PR company in NYC to do some promotion of Earth Day and making the home more green and sustainable for Earth Day on 22 April. Of course, I said ‘yes’! … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 580

Posted on March 12, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Things I still don’t understand about America Oh America, I love you and weird ways! But…. there are things I still don’t understand and I get all confuddled 😦 Like these three things that have been confusing me this week: … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 561

Posted on January 29, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Expat lives in the USA There are a lot of us Brits out in the USA, all living and working and homemaking in different places. I get a lot of expats contact me through the blog, which is awesome. We … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 558

Posted on January 12, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Letter boxes UK stylie When the weather is as gawd-awful as it currently is in Maryland, USA I miss one thing very much: my UK letterbox that is in my door. It’s a very American First World problem that I … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 557

Posted on January 10, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Cards Against Humanity Last night I played my virgin game of Cards Against Humanity. This American game is the crack of after-dinner card games. I am addicted after just one session. So, what is this? Cards Against Humanity is a … Continue reading →