Archive for the 'Supplies' Category

Toddler Equipment

Toddler Equipment...

We have found that with baby stuff, having the proper equipment is essential, especially when traveling.  We wrote about our BabyEssentials list previously, but we have some revised observations now that we’re past the baby stage and have a very tall 2-year-old. Since we don’t...
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February 18th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Miami-Box for Shipments from the USA

Miami-Box for Shipme...

I needed to view and approve samples for work, but they were 6000 miles away in Minnesota.  I weighed my options: FedEx and UPS were quoting in the $160-200 USD range to get a 2 kilo box to uruguay.  I thought that was insane and was determined to find a better way. Mail would be...
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October 22nd, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Remate- The Craigsli...

Except in Uruguay, it is a physical location and not an online ‘for sale’ ad. You can find any assortment of thing for sale at these remates (or auction houses). There are everything from antiques, to rugs, small appliances, farm equipment, architectural salvage and...
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October 19th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Dogs in Uruguay Part 2- Gear & Our Airline Experiences

Dogs in Uruguay Part...

After the paperwork and necessary shots were completed for our dogs, we had to consider how they were to be transported and what was going to happen to them during the long journey to Uruguay. We had previously looked into animal shipping companies that can handle all of the paperwork...
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September 17th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Email Us With Questi...

We have had a great response to our blog and receive email frequently from people who are interested in moving to Uruguay and are looking for more information. I’ve been corresponding with a woman from the United States who was looking for info about a possible move here with...
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July 7th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Another Great Find...

I’ve been walking past Deli Singer for weeks. Just a few blocks away from our house and right across the street from the grocery store that we frequent, this place is a gold mine.  It’s always closed when I tend to walk by (weekdays between 2-4 PM) but Friday evening...
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May 24th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

“It’s Th...

Vincent: ”But you know what the funniest thing about Europe is?” Jules: ”What?” Vincent: ”It’s the little differences. I mean, they got the same sh*t over there that we got here, but it’s just, just, there it’s a little different. Pulp...
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May 7th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Furnished or Unfurni...

We brought a bunch of stuff with us but didn’t want to have to worry about all the details of setting up a house in Uruguay, so we opted for a furnished rental.  I am so happy that we did.   Furnished apartments/houses generally come with everything from furniture to artwork,...
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May 6th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

The Baby List...

We have been recently corresponding with a couple who will be moving to MVD shortly with their daughter. They’ve asked great questions about traveling abroad with a baby and what to bring, and we’ve responded with our experiences thus far.  Another couple with a little...
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April 26th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

A Trip to the Supermercado

A Trip to the Superm...

I just went to the grocery store this afternoon. We’re always walking so I can’t buy too much each time I go to the store. I tend to go there almost every day for a little something but it’s two blocks away from us, so not a big deal. Today I wanted to have a...
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April 26th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa