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How to Register a Birth in Spain

How to Register a Birth in Spain

Registering the birth of a child is a relatively easy process provided you have all the correct paperwork. The only real pressure is the time factor. The birth of a child in Spain must be registered at your nearest Registro Civil (Civil register office), within eight days of the child´s birth.

05.10.2012 | children, Documentation, Life |

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Mother's Day in Spain

Mother’s Day in Spain

Mother's Day in Spain ( Día de la Madre or Día de las Madres)  is celebrated on the first Sunday of May. As in most other countries around the world, Mothers Day in Spain is observed throughout the country to honor all mothers. Shops all over Spain decorate their windows with displays of cho

05.6.2012 | children |

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A Visit to the Dinosaur Exhibition

A Visit to the Dinosaur Exhibition

The Dinopétrea Málaga Dinosaur Exhbition is in the  Málaga Trade and Exhibitions Hall (Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga) from today,  April 28th until June 24th. Having seen the publicity stating that is one of the world's most important Paleontology (archeology/prehistoric) exhibiti

04.28.2012 | children, News |

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How the weather changed our weekend plans!

How the weather changed our weekend plans!

How many times do you make great plans for the weekend and then have to change them due to the weather? In Spain, not very often, but in the UK we have memories of numerous barbeques and picnics cancelled or rescheduled last minute as the weekend rain kicked in. Sound familiar? Well, believe it

04.22.2012 | children, Life, Relocation |

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Charity Family Fun Day 2012

Charity Family Fun Day 2012

More charities are invited to come along and take part in a huge Family Fun Day this summer which will coincide with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Charity Family Fun Day is being held at the Lauro Golf Academy in Alhaurin de la Torre on Sunday June 3rd from 12pm until 5pm. Indi

04.2.2012 | children, Life |

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We NEED You!  Moving to Spain with Children

We NEED You! Moving to Spain with Children

Are you a family living in Spain? Would you be happy to share your experiences about living in Spain and moving to Spain with children? Over the next 12 months I am hoping to put together an honest article about Moving to Spain with Children and am conducting a survey. If you would like to take

03.15.2012 | children, Life |

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Zoo de Castellar: Animal Rescue Centre in Southern Spain

Zoo de Castellar: Animal Rescue Centre in Southern Spain

Today, 28th February 2012,  Dia de Andalucia , we spent a wonderful afternoon at an animal rescue centre in Castellar de la Frontera, just ten minutes inland from Sotogrande in Southern Spain. We were amazed to learn that the centre has been working with animals since 1998 and has been open to t

02.28.2012 | children, Life |

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Wildside Forest School, Malaga ... Highly Recommended!

Wildside Forest School, Malaga … Highly Recommended!

Ideally located in an olive grove a short drive from Coin, Wildside Forest School (WFS) has been cleverly designed to give you a real “in the campo” feel, yet is easily accessible by car. The location has been converted into a true adventure playground for all ages. The rope bridges, huts and

01.25.2012 | children |

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Christmas 2011 Gift Ideas from Amazon in Spain

Christmas 2011 Gift Ideas from Amazon in Spain

Only one month until Christmas ... aargh! But do not worry, thanks to Amazon who offer free delivery to Spain on orders of twenty five pounds and over, and us here, at Family Life In Spain, chosing the right gifts will be easy this year. We have recently signed up as affiliates at Amazon (as we s

11.23.2011 | children, Life |

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Halloween Travels  ... Your Stories!

Halloween Travels … Your Stories!

No matter what country you celebrate Halloween in, for the last few years it has come to mean little more than collecting as much chocolate and goodies as you can carry. Nowadays kids are less interested in the tricks and more intent on the treats. You would be wise to prepare for the onslaught an

10.28.2011 | children, Guests, Life |

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