Shes Not from Yorkshire
She’s not from Yorkshire…
Welcome to our blog, about life in the North of England as three sassy, tell-it-like-it-is-American women. You see, there are tons of American ladies in Britain, and we need an outlet to rant. Cry. Rave. Complain about our English in-laws, be homesick, and wonder why the kettle needs descaling so often! This is what we’re all about –discovering things about the UK and the US that would have never occurred to us if we’d never lived here. Come join in the fun!
tags: American in Yorkshire, American women in Yorkshire, English life in the North, English men, moving to England



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She’s not from Yorkshire…
Welcome to our blog, about life in the North of England as three sassy, tell-it-like-it-is-American women. You see, there are tons of American ladies in Britain, and we need an outlet to rant. Cry. Rave. Complain about our English in-laws, be homesick, and wonder why the kettle needs descaling so often! This is what we’re all about –discovering things about the UK and the US that would have never occurred to us if we’d never lived here. Come join in the fun!
Latest posts on Shes Not from Yorkshire
Four things I still import from America – there is no...
Posted on 20/04/2013
When I landed flight-eyed and groggy-tailed on the dales of Yorkshire, my beauty regime went back to square one because almost all the products I knew and loved were back in America. Back...
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Praying for Boston
Posted on 16/04/2013
Our heart goes out to everyone in Boston and all victims and families that are involved. If you live near Boston and can donate blood, please do:...
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I am not flirting with you. I am just American.
Posted on 10/04/2013
Hello friendly coffee shop man, I’d like latte, please. Yes, I’ll have a friendly chat with you. It’s nice to shoot-the-shizzle while I’m waiting for my...
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10 Surprising Ways to Offend People in Other Countries
Posted on 31/01/2013
View VideoThis video tickled the ol’ funny bone, so I had to share it with you guys
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Dating a working class Englishman
Posted on 08/01/2013
Behold! One of the most popular search terms that people are using to find us at the moment – ‘Dating a working class Englishman’. This must mean two things:...
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Do English people hate talking about money so much that...
Posted on 05/01/2013
I woke up today to a ridiculous email from a friend (a friend!) I’ve been collaborating with. I don’t mention it often, but I’m a musician and I do a lot of remote...
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The enemy has broken through my defences. My husband is...
Posted on 20/12/2012
Even now he’s cutting out treacherous little pastry circles and putting them in a tin. The mince meat is mixed and ready to be scooped into it’s new buttery home. The...
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What did the American waitress say to the English man about...
Posted on 04/12/2012
Here are the stats of this story: My English friend, (we’ll call him ‘Biggles’) is in Los Angles on business right now. William and Kate, the most gorgeous and most royal...
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Thanksgiving in England: How to not to die of homesickness
Posted on 22/11/2012
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This time of year, we always get a LOT of emails from fellow expats that are trying to distract themselves from HHH (Heinous Holiday Homesickness). I...
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My nephew (who I’ve known for 8 years) didn’t...
Posted on 20/11/2012
View VideoOH. MY. GOD. Here’s how it happened. My 8 year old nephew and I were in my in-laws’ back garden playing an epic game of wiffle golf. He was just winding up to...
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