Laura Celi & Fiona Hopkins

Two Moms, Eight Kids, One New Home Country

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We’re two moms — one American, one British — raising four kids each in Spain, sharing the real story of life abroad with a big family. From navigating schools and cultural differences to traveling with kids, building community, and learning to feel at home far from where we started, we talk about the magic, the mess, and everything in between. If you’re curious about expat life, motherhood, or moving abroad, you’ll feel right at home here.

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Laura Celi & Fiona Hopkins

Episodes

How did we end up here? Why we chose to move our families to Valencia Spain. 27.01.2026 29:29

In our first episode, we share why our families decided to move to Valencia, Spain — how the idea started, what helped us make the leap, and the conversations that ultimately led us here. We talk honestly about what surprised us most after arriving, the pleasant (and unexpected) discoveries, and the moments that made us stop and think, yes, this was the right choice. We also explore whether this...

Trailer 26.01.2026 0:29

Join an American mom of four and a British mom of four as we navigate life as expat families in Spain. From raising kids in a new country to juggling motherhood, marriage, friendships, and identity abroad, we share the real, unfiltered side of moving your family overseas. We talk about what we love about our new home, what’s challenged us the most, and what we wish we had known before packing up o...