Karen Bleakley

Beach-obsessed mum. Founder of Smart Steps to Australia helping families move to Australia without the stress. V rarely on Twitter (find me on FB!)

[Karen Bleakley @smartstepstoaus]

My Ultimate Emigration Checklist helps UK families who are moving to Australia #relocation #emigration #migrate https://t.co/TiQqk7mSgw

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This is a fantastic article for those of you with inquisitive kids like mine. It is a beautifully written post about the challenges our planet... https://t.co/nMWJ3SPH34

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Don't forget, Australia and New Zealand magazine wants to hear YOUR reader story if you've moved from the UK to Australia. All of the information is in this post.

Share your... https://t.co/BHeymTOapI

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Best beer snacks from around the world...but what did I suggest as the best beer snack in Australia?

Have a read of this post on ASocialNomad to find out... https://t.co/O4aoFfT71I

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Don't forget it's Mother's Day tomorrow!

I popped into the shopping centre this morning and it was PACKED with people rushing to buy last-minute Pandora jewellery and flowers.

NB: A lot of mums... https://t.co/xuzb96Nng1

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That colour 💓 https://t.co/A5G8ggjvIQ

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Has anyone got any travel plans lined up? Tell me all about it!

We haven't taken a trip in ages - feels so strange as last year we did so much travelling. We really need... https://t.co/2NDNF5RrOY

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I'm over on 50 Shades of Age talking about one of my fav winter travel destinations in Australia along with lots of other travel bloggers.

What is your favourite winter destination in Australia?

I'm not a fan... https://t.co/5qZd86b5pN

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Stuck for what to give your mum this Aussie Mother's Day as she doesn't need more soap/body lotion/candles/earrings?

How about natural skincare products that... https://t.co/CdY7pr63zd

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Do you like to take child-free holidays? I don't do it often, but occasionally it is SO nice to do!

I'm over on Tin Box Traveller - family travel blog writing about a child-free holiday (when I went away with my friend instead of my husband!) https://t.co/VxlrulyZQC

[Karen Bleakley @smartstepstoaus]

I’m working on my next column for Australia and New Zealand magazine. It’s about what I wish I’d known before I moved to Australia. I only have around 500 words and there is so much I want to include!

If you’ve already made the move, what do you wish you’d known?

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Wohoo it’s Friday! Any nice plans for the weekend?

If you’re planning an end of week take away tonight, don’t forget if you use this code to sign up to Uber Eats and place your first order you get $10 off and so do I!

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[Karen Bleakley @smartstepstoaus]

Looking for things to do on the Gold Coast with kids? I'm over on Kidspot talking about our favourite family... https://t.co/bckctixlqT

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I've just added a new service to my site. Click the link and complete the form to receive up to FIVE quotes from international shipping companies.

The quotes only come from companies that... https://t.co/1FTBYViLVl

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This!! https://t.co/kvAMJfHI4u

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Five minutes with yours truly.

Find out a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip about my life in Australia, what inspired my website and where I want to travel next...... https://t.co/4iQuJXt2tC

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Fancy having your migration story published in Australia and New Zealand magazine? Find out how here.

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Lest we forget.

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As if you need reminding! But just in case...

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Sharing this post one last time for those last-minute panics when a family member realises they haven't sent their grandkids/nieces/nephews/kids any Easter eggs and tomorrow is Easter Sunday!... https://t.co/RLzw26ilA0

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Hands up: Who is ready for whale watching season to kick off? Read this post and get ready for one of the most incredible experiences of your life.

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