Every move involves shopping. But in this move, we would prefer to do our shopping before we leave rather than after we arrive. This is true for a number of reasons, ranging from choice and personal preference to cost. America tends to be a pretty cheap place to live; stainless steel soap dishes may not be available in Caracas, and they will certainly be costly.
There are some things we know that we will need. For instance, we currently have one bathroom. That means one soap dish, one bath mat and one shower curtain. I believe that in Caracas, we will have three bathrooms.
Also, Annika is outgrowing her crib. In Caracas, she will sleep on a twin bed just like her sisters. She needs bedding.
But beyond the basic moving needs, we also have some stuff we know we will miss. Wrapping paper is uncommon in most of the world. So, we're going to bring 2 years worth of it. Apparently, kids toys and books are pricey in Venezuela, so we are going to stock up on gifts for birthday presents.
The girls will wear uniforms at their new school, so we need to buy navy skirts. The list goes on, although it is pleasantly short. The newest addition to the list? We believe that neither our DVD player nor our television will work in Venezuela. Those will hurt... and be awfully fun!
There are some things we know that we will need. For instance, we currently have one bathroom. That means one soap dish, one bath mat and one shower curtain. I believe that in Caracas, we will have three bathrooms.
Also, Annika is outgrowing her crib. In Caracas, she will sleep on a twin bed just like her sisters. She needs bedding.
But beyond the basic moving needs, we also have some stuff we know we will miss. Wrapping paper is uncommon in most of the world. So, we're going to bring 2 years worth of it. Apparently, kids toys and books are pricey in Venezuela, so we are going to stock up on gifts for birthday presents.
The girls will wear uniforms at their new school, so we need to buy navy skirts. The list goes on, although it is pleasantly short. The newest addition to the list? We believe that neither our DVD player nor our television will work in Venezuela. Those will hurt... and be awfully fun!
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