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Katie's Florida Life
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Come along with me, Katie, My husband Jason and our daughter Zara on this crazy journey as we move from the Middle East to our new home in Orlando.
New Video every Saturday 6pm (UK time)
New Video every Saturday 6pm (UK time)
How much does it cost to ship from UK TO USA!!
My last week visiting the UK and I pack up our house ready for it to be shipped to Florida, join me as I tell you how long this will take and how much it will cost.
We have some of our favourite British foods and also acquire an unusual animal in the garden.
#orlandolife #uk #holiday #vacation #shipping #home #life #weeklyvlog #aweekinthelife #orlando #florida #britishfood #fishandchips #indianfood
Contact: katiesfloridalife@gmail.com
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We have some of our favourite British foods and also acquire an unusual animal in the garden.
#orlandolife #uk #holiday #vacation #shipping #home #life #weeklyvlog #aweekinthelife #orlando #florida #britishfood #fishandchips #indianfood
Contact: katiesfloridalife@gmail.com
Music:
Music from #Uppbeat
uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/milkshake
License code: PWN6YH2L3LBWVORZ
Music from #Uppbeat
uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/mood-of-summer
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Music from #Uppbeat
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Our American home compared to our UK home!
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This week I'm in England visiting family and friends, join me as we catch up with people in our home town and in London. I also show you some of the differences between our home in the UK and our home in Florida. #floridalifestyle #home #uk #florida #vlog #weeklyvlog #London #england #family #friends #sunshine #travel #vacation #holiday Contact: katiesfloridalife@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat u...
We finally have blinds & Get ready for our trip to the UK
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This wee I finally get the call that our blinds are being fitted after waiting 9 weeks. We enjoy a little trip to Epcot and then fly to cold and wet England to visit some family and friends. #floridalife #disney #epcot #weeklyvlog #vlog #home #newhome #aweekinthelife #travel #uk #aerlingus Music from #Uppbeat uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/milkshake License code: 38CMTUIKCUF8PBZY Music from #Uppb...
Deliveries, Shopping & In trouble with the HOA already!
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Another week living in Florida, Join us as we open more home deliveries, try and bulk buy some groceries & also upset someone at the HOA office!! We explore Mount Dora & Winter Garden, 2 places we have never been before. Then have a chat about home additions and problems with finding a school place. #floridalife #shopping #HOA #disney #orlando #vlog #weeklyvlog #mountdora #wintergarden #samsclu...
Painting & Shopping for our Florida home | Weekly Vlog | Answering Questions
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Take a look and see how my painting went this week along with some other home improvements. New purchases and looking around Orlando shops! Another busy week living in Florida. #floridalife #homevlog #homeimprovement #shopping #orlando #newhome #weeklyvlog @themeparkbazza Music from #Uppbeat uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/milkshake License code: AEHOKWNEXMOVMEJ4 Music from #Uppbeat uppbeat.io/t/f...
A WEEK IN MY FLORIDA LIFE | Home update, Epcot, Disney drone show #home #floridalife #epcot #drone
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We finally move to Orlando | ORLANDO VLOG #katiesfloridalife #orlando #florida #floridalife
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Great vlog, would u rather not just sell your house instead of renting it out?
4 Days late but I’m here Katie 😊……… we accomplished so much in this vlog 🤗. I hope all the furniture gets to Florida intact !
Thank you for watching.. yes me too can’t wait for the furniture to get here :-) xx
Awwww Penny is just beautiful, hope they eventually got her home. 100% shopping alone is the best! I can spend over an hour in TK Maxx alone haha. Always feel rushed if with others. But hate getting food or a coffee alone. Win win really...more money to doend shopping 😊. Looking forward to seeing you back in Florida, hopefully your lights will look amazing too x
I think most people say shopping alone is the best 😂 especially when you have plenty of time. I’m back in Florida now and will be doing the lights today so they will be in this weeks vlog :-) thanks for watching x
wow that shipping seems like a real bargain.
Yes we were really happy with the price :-)
Loved the UK vlog, I haven’t been “home” in 16 years. I should really plan a trip back, it’s just I would probably have to go on my own as my boys have autism and I don’t think (1 at least) would cope with flying.
It’s a long way isn’t it if your boys are not familiar with that environment, planes are stressful!! I definitely won’t be going home as much as I used to when we lived in Qatar. Thanks so much for watching xx
@@Katiesfloridalife I think we are going to try a quick flight somewhere next year (maybe Busch Gardens Virginia as it’s only 2 hours) to see how he does. He’s agreed to it which is huge for him (usually it’s a no and a meltdown if we continue asking.) he realizes after 10 hours in the car to TN that it’s much quicker and said he will try. 🤷♀️
Great vlog as normal. Hope Penny has gone home now, bless her. 🙌 Dhansak, is my favourite Indian and I do reheat as there's always too much food. 😊
Nope Penny is still there but she is also going to other gardens on the estate too. The Indian was just as nice warmed up the next night 😍 thanks for watching again xx
What a great vlog this week. You have so much more confidence in front of the camera. Literally drooling at the M & S content. Safe travels home. It's wet and warm!!!!
Thank you :-) I am feeling more confident vlogging now! I wish I could just bring the contents of M&S back with me. Thanks for watching xx
What happened to the peacock was she ok ?
Enjoyed the Vlog ❤
Thank you 💜
Penny the peacock 🦚 she’s beautiful 💝🥰xox
She is ❤️❤️🦚
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Love your channel and how open you are with sharing costs and things so we can understand everything :) Great vlog as always! Thank you 🤩
Thank you. That was my aim to be as honest as possible then other people can see if it’s something they can do too or just for information purposes to anyone else watching for fun. Thanks for watching xx
Hope you don’t mind me saying but you have the most gorgeous skin.
Oh thank you that’s kind of you to say xx
Lovely vlog as always! I’m glad you’ve got everything sorted and now you can go back home and relax! I do loads of PRIMARK hauls, you’ve got to love a Primarni. Florida has one opening soon or has it already? Can’t wait to see your furniture in your beautiful home 🥰 xx
Primark in the Florida mall hasn’t opened yet and does seem to be taking a long time 🤔 maybe they’ve had some issues. Thanks for watching xx
When youre back in orlando, check out the nike clearance center! Its address is 5209 International Dr Suite A-C, Orlando, FL 32819. Its where i got all my tennis clothes and sneakers at! The prices are fantastic
Great vlog again Katie, I’m glad the shipment has set off ok. The weeks are going so fast it will be with you before you know it. I had to laugh about Penny.. you seem to be a magnet for strays, what with the builder sleeping in your doorway in the US and now Penny camping outside your back door in England 😂 whatever next?! Enjoy the rest of your trip xx
The worrying thing is Lynn your right and it comes in 3s 😳😳 Jason reckons it will be an alligator next!!! Xx
@@Katiesfloridalife😱 I hope not 😅 xx
Love watching your vlogs ! Mainly cos you’re so informative and also I’d love to move like you did !! Will never happen but hey we can dream right !! All the best on your new life out in the states ❤
Thank you :-) absolutely you dream away, otherwise life is boring. Thanks for watching xx
I saw you at The lodge guys vlog!
Yes that was me at the very beginning:-) thanks for watching x
Lol I used Pickford when I moved to Germany and back again 4 years later ( we were in the army ) they were very good ! It was 30 years ago lol
That’s good to know, I didn’t even get a quote from anyone else, I just went with that when I was happy with the price!! X
Indian food is too spicy for me so I do a mild version of chicken tandoori. I love duck with sweet and sour pineapple
Ooh don’t be fooled this wasn’t a spicy Indian, I’m not a fan of things that are too spicy!! Love anything sweet and sour too. Thanks for watching x
@@Katiesfloridalife i had Indian once in the UK I asked for mild and it was hoooot 😅
great vlog. Great price on shipping your stuff back. It cost me a fortune just to get a truck from NY to FL and they didn't pack a thing. I was saying chips when you were talking about your Indian..and you didn't disappoint lol. Safe travels back xo
Haha it’s always going to be chips!!! Yes I think it was a good price too, a lot better than we thought!! Thanks for watching again x
About your lamp, I have a friend who bought lamps in the US and she had them rewired here in Luxembourg with no problem. To ship the furniture to the states it's not expensive. I was very surprised!
I never even thought about having them rewired 🤷🏼♀️ it’s too late now as the shipment has gone, never mind! Yes we were pleasantly surprised by the price too :-) thanks for watching c
@@Katiesfloridalife But the lamp is not lost as you will keep it in the house, right?
Loving the vlogs. Did I see you on one of The Lodge Guys vlogs? Having lunch in Celebration with Nick and Lee?
Yes that was me 😊 we met them for breakfast at celebration, was lovely to meet them. Thanks for watching xx
it’s not normal to sleep on someone’s house I would have scared him in hoping he wet himself lol
Haha I know thinking back I should have, I just didn’t dare at the time x
Aww Penny is so gorgeous, I hope she was picked up by her owner in time for you leaving! Safe travels to you & Zara. x
Nope Penny is still in the garden 🤦🏼♀️😂 hopefully he will come and try again tomorrow. Thanks for watching x
Aww dear of you looking after Penny bet she would have jumped on the lorry to ho home with you ! . Thanks for another fab blog !
I like vegetable balti and wholemeal chapatti. For Chinese I love vegetable cashew nuts and boiled rice. Those movers were great. Hope it all arrives intact for you.😊. Glad you got to visit your family and friends. Loved the vlog.
Jason always gets a Balti 😊 I don’t think I’ve ever tried a chipatti, I’ll have to add that to the list. The movers were really good yes, fingers crossed for a break free move!! Thanks for watching xx
Chinese for me. Curry rice and chips 😂
Oooh yum, the simple orders are the best!! X
Yes I love shopping and mooching round by myself!
It’s great isn’t it ❤️
@@Katiesfloridalifewe also need a penny update!!!
She’s still here 😂😂
@@Katiesfloridalife 😂 oh man you’re going to have to check the quarantine rules for Florida! 😂
Nice to see you've met the Lodge Guys, hope you enjoyed your breakfast. Love the Denby stuff my favourites. 😊
It was lovely to meet them :-) we love Denby too, used their stuff for years. Thanks for watching xx
...he stops wearing normal clothes?
Normal clothes?
Your husband looks great ❤ having good times
Skyliner it was monorail
Friendship boats 😊
This vlog was really interesting. You definitely have to be determined. Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you, yes it takes a lot of determination for sure! Thanks for watching xx
Monorail
Mine too ❤️
Hey Katie, I enjoyed my time in the UK ! Thanks for taking us along. 🤗. Your UK Home is just as beautiful.
Aw thank you :-) thanks for watching xx
Oh yes , we know all about the flight prices 😢
I think we should campaign against it Barry!!!!!
Hi. Great VLOG. I love Marksies. Food defo nicer. Comparisons were great. ❤ Cheeky guy sleeping in yiur doorway. Hope thats nit happened since 😮 Enjoy your trip xxx
Marksies is great isn’t it, and I don’t think it’s much more expensive that the rest now 🤷🏼♀️ thanks for watching xx
@@Katiesfloridalife it sure is. It's marginally more but worth it xxx Love ving watching. Btw where was the beach you were at?
@@hilaryryan6608 it’s called Seaton Carew, in Hartlepool ❤️
The bags of rubbish in the garage “waiting to go to the skip” is actually a true representation of what 99% of UK garages look like 😂 and then a 2 mile queue to the local skip on a sunny Sunday when everyone decided to actually make the trip 😅
I know 😂😂 we have to have an appointment at the local skip too so it has to be planned!! There will be many more bags by the end of this week and the house is finally empty. Thanks for watching x
Another great vlog Katie. You have a lovely home, and that seafront walk in Hartlepool could give Florida a run for its money, it looks lovely. I’d love to live by the sea. Good luck with the shipping. We are looking forward to next week’s vlog already. Love to all x
The seafront looks gorgeous doesn’t it especially when the sun is shining :-) I’m dreading this week and emptying another house but will be worth it 😍 xx
Great vlog as usual Katie 😊
Thanks for watching again 😍
Hi new subscribers here really enjoying the channel.Glad the weathers been good for you returning to the uk.My nieces off to the taylor swift gigs soon.That beach looked lovely were from the seaside town of cromer in norfolk.Enjoy your stay and we also love florida an awesome place.Have a great week big 👍👍👍🙂
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. It’s amazing living near the sea isn’t it, I’ve always felt lucky having that on my doorstep (when I’m in the UK) never been to Norfolk but would love to. Xx
Hi Katie, we also lived in Doha for quite a long time and I remember sitting outside of Doha College in my car waiting to pick up my son and the temp was 50C and that was in June 😓, I don’t miss that. We also have a house in UK that we used to come home to but have moved back permanently now. x
No way what a small world, that’s the school my daughter went to 😊 I honestly don’t miss that at all it’s just unbearable heat isn’t it! Hope your happy back living in the UK, and thanks for watching xx
Another fab video, they're getting better every week. I'd considered doing videos myself but haven't got the patience (or the tech really) for editing - I just wouldn't know which bits to leave out but you've got a knack for it. Loved the coomparison. We often nip to Seaton (from Stockton) in the summer for a walk along the beach (and a sneaky visit to the Almighty Cod). Only 80 days until our annual trip to our place in Haines City - can't wait. Enjoy the rest of your trip, hope all the removals plans are going well.
Thank you that’s really kind of you to say, it’s definitely a process this vlogging and I’m learning every week! The almighty cod is our fave too 😍 Not long for your trip, that will be here before you know it!! Thanks for watching again x
You wouldnt have to ask me twice if I wanted to move to Florida thats for sure .
That’s what most people say haha 😍
I know that’s right 🤗
Loved seeing around Tesco. Biggest thing I miss - Markies.🙁. When I was home last year I was in the food section for ages. And I stocked up on deodorant- don’t understand at all….other than in the US if they can get away with it they will keep the prices inflated. And we may have the big washing machines but the detergents are rubbish. Again quality and price controlled by a few multi nationals. I buy a product made in Canada. Although I see it beginning to appear in California. I so enjoyed that series/film - The Man, His Wife and The Canoe. A case of fact stranger than fiction. So glad you and your daughter are having a nice time back home. I saw that Prince William took George and Charlotte to see Taylor Swift
It’s just crazy how they can keep the prices inflated that much 🤦🏼♀️ yes I do love looking around UK shops, they just seem a lot less crazier than in the US but then I love the US for that also! Ah yes prince William was at the same one our friends went too, that’s who we met in London, wish we could have went but didn’t get tickets! Thanks so much for watching x
This is so great! How much does the universal and Disney passes you bought as a resident cost for the year pls?
There is different prices depending on how many block out days you want or don’t want per year. We went for the second from top with Disney and it was around $1000 per year and the Universal we got the top pass and it was around $800 per year x
Most homes in the US have fences also. I have never lived in a house without a fence in the US and I have lived in many houses and locations in my lifetime. I have lived in California, Texas, Washington D.C., Maryland and now South Carolina. Builders will not commonly build the fence for you, you have to have it built yourself. Some neighborhoods have rules on what kind of fence you can have so that your neighborhood doesn't look bad with too many different kinds of fences. But most people have pets/dogs and/or pools and you need to have a fence. In a lot of states or cities there are laws that if you have a pool you have to have a fence.
Oh wow you’ve lived in lots of states that’s cool!! Yeh we have to have a certain fence if we do decide to get one too, I’m sure the HOA wouldn’t be happy if I just put any color up 🤦🏼♀️ thanks for watching x
It isn't a rule that American bedrooms have to have a closet, but you just wouldn't find a house or apartment built in the last century+ without them. Legally bedrooms only have to have a window. So if you had a room with a window but no closet you could use it as a bedroom (and list it or describe it as a bedroom) but they are intended for a different use, such as a study, den, or office. You can never list a windowless room as a bedroom.
Yeh the same in the UK that they have to have a window… ah right so it’s not actually a rule about a closet, my mistake I thought it was. To be honest it should be that rule all over the world 😂 but I know most places they just don’t build homes big enough!! Thanks for watching x
You dont get free flight just pay taxes with your husband being a pilot? My nieces boyfriend father works for an airline and don’t pay.
Nope 🤦🏼♀️ we used to when we worked for Qatar Airways but he works for a corporate company now so doesn’t work like that!!
Are you allowed to peg your washing outside in your Florida home?
That’s a great question, I don’t know 🤷🏼♀️ I will have to check the HOA rules. X