What to Bring to Singapore from the US
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Melinda Murphy
Mar 273 min
What do Eggs Have to Do With Easter?
I absolutely love Easter egg hunts. There's something so very magical about the wide-eyed faces of little kids as they hunt for their...
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Melinda Murphy
Mar 1912 min
Repatriating: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Moving home should be easy, right? You came from there. You know the customs. You know the people. Heck, you may even be moving into your...
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Melinda Murphy
Feb 103 min
Academy Awards: Fun Facts
My grandmother was a true lady, always perfectly dressed, often sporting pearls on an average Tuesday afternoon at the Piggly Wiggly. So...
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Melinda Murphy
Feb 53 min
President's Day: Fun Facts about US Presidents
As we are heading into the Chinese New Year celebrations here in Singapore, back home in the US, friends and family are getting ready for...
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Melinda Murphy
Jan 314 min
Super Bowl: Singapore Style
Just as the word "Christmas" conjures up certain images of brightly decorated trees and Santa, the phrase "Super Bowl" will set any...
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Melinda Murphy
Jan 283 min
Generosity
Our 88th George Washington Ball was last night. What an amazing time we had! The entertainment! The music! The dancing! It was all truly...
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Melinda Murphy
Jan 113 min
Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Time for Unity and Equality
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (aka MLK Day) is this Monday, January 15 – an opportune moment to reflect on the life and legacy of one of the...
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Melinda Murphy
Aug 11, 20232 min
Singapore's National Day
Many of us expats have been living in Singapore quite some time so we are used to the fantastic display of fireworks and patriotism on...
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Melinda Murphy
Aug 4, 20232 min
Getting Back to Life in Singapore
I don't know about you, but after our family's summer break in the US, I always find it a bit tricky to get back into life in Singapore....
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Melinda Murphy
Jun 29, 20231 min
Good 'ol American Tunes for your Playlist
Looking to celebrate the 4th of July with some perfect tunes? Here are 25 great ones to get your play list started. 1. 'Born in the USA'...
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Melinda Murphy
Jun 12, 20233 min
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is the oldest, nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. I can remember as a girl the...
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Melinda Murphy
May 1, 202310 min
The Challenges of Repatriating
Moving home is far harder than moving overseas. You’ve changed and so have the people you left behind.
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Melinda Murphy
Oct 19, 20222 min
Where to Buy a Thanksgiving Turkey
Looking for a Thanksgiving turkey? We've got you covered whether you want to cook yourself or have it all done for you. Cold Storage Good...
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Tina Datta & Vanessa Moore
Sep 13, 20225 min
How Americans Can Vote from Singapore
We know that the right to vote is fundamental to our democracy and our identity as Americans, regardless of political affiliation. It is...
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Melinda Murphy
May 5, 20229 min
The Art of Repatriating
It seems counterintuitive really. You’re moving home. You know what to expect there and you probably have friends and family there. Heck,...
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Melinda Murphy
Apr 1, 20222 min
Getting Your Helper Home to the Philippines
The past two years have been hard on us all, being so far away from family, unable to travel easily. This hardship includes helpers from...
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Susan Williams
Mar 4, 202217 min
Get to Know the Women Behind These Successful Companies
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Living in Singapore chatted with several women entrepreneurs who have been running...
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Sara Madera
Feb 17, 20222 min
Tips on Leveling Up Remote Work
Thanks to COVID-19, we’ve all been working from home quite a while—and it seems likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Regardless...
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Richard Hartung
Feb 7, 20223 min
Women Founders Achieve More, and Investors Miss Out
By Richard Hartung While only about six percent of startups in the United States have a female founder, and only about another 12% have a...
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