Hello, we just got back from our short vacation from Maldives and Sri Lanka last night. It's funny when vacations end and you find yourself neither here or there. Add jet lag (and piles of laundry) to the equation and you have one really disoriented self. While I am happy to be back home (nothing beats sleeping in your own bed still), I miss the greens outside, the sight and smell of the sea … [Read More...]
I had a major Ramadan related faux pas last night at Iftar. You would think - 8th Ramadan in the UAE, nothing could go wrong. Culture, tradition, special events, I should've covered all the bases in … [Read More...]
I heard a very familiar scream over the phone. One of my children having that annual tantrum fest. The one that happens at this time of the year where they just snap. It has been easier on the older … [Read More...]
It's the weekend again tomorrow and I remember, it's going to be a week since we went to the beach. We had a long weekend last week so my brother who lives in Abu Dhabi came over and my sister too … [Read More...]
My husband "discovered" this restaurant some years back while wandering around the vicinity while we wait for our turn to vaccinate Benjamin at a government health clinic in Qusais area. He was … [Read More...]
Whenever I go somewhere, I would take the Metro, pair it with bus or taxi. I opt to take the train instead of car because it is more environment friendly and the small walks to and from the station … [Read More...]
Back from the two day weekend and I am so tanned, exhausted but happy to have toured around Dubai and Abu Dhabi, proudly pointing the this and that that puts Dubai (and Abu Dhabi) in the map to our … [Read More...]
Just right after I wrote about blogger outreach a couple of days ago, this landed in my inbox: “Hello. We’re looking for expat bloggers living in Dubai to blog about our airline client. Our client will fly the selected bloggers to a city in Asia and they will have to blog about their experiences. Can you send us your […]
Lately, I’ve seen more and more companies in Dubai catching up with what is called: blogger outreach. Blogger outreach is simply defined as the authentic pairing of your business with bloggers who create quality, engaging content about YOU! A blogger outreach campaign can be an opportunity to spread the word about your brand across numerous sites. […]
Did you know that the 2nd day of the 2nd week of the 2nd month of the year is Safer Internet Day? In today’s digital world, we rely on our mobile devices more and more to access the Internet, find information, and connect with friends and family. With this increased use, it’s critical that we […]
I remember when my husband and I were still dating, we would drive to the north to his hometown on school breaks (we met while in university), we would pass this long, winding river from Nagano … [Read More...]
This has been a long overdue post but I really wanted to share this with you and most especially for families like ours, with mixed-race children. Pristine was born in Japan and she was only 3 … [Read More...]
Thinking about it, I'm frequently asked: "What are the top things to do in Japan?" I've lived there for more than ten years so people expect me to blurt out answers faster than Google. But actually, I … [Read More...]
Hello, we just got back from our short vacation from Maldives and Sri Lanka last night. It's funny when vacations end and you find yourself neither here or there. Add jet lag (and piles of laundry) … [Read More...]
The blog is not dead. Sorry for the long silence, my family and I were traveling and it was not easy to open the PC and sit down to write (especially with no mouse! God, I am half useless without a … [Read More...]
Same time NEXT WEEK, I will be dipping my toes in one of the world's most beautiful waters. We will be guests at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi (formerly a Hilton property) in The Maldives to … [Read More...]
I don't know about you but I eat chocolate when I am stressed. Because duh, chocolates solves half of the world's problems. Maybe. Almost. In my case, at least. I found this very easy recipe from one … [Read More...]
Sometime last week, I got a random email saying I've won a place in a cooking class at Benjarong Thai Restaurant in Dusit Thani Hotel. I've been to a cooking class before, at Amita's Cooking School in … [Read More...]
We had a lovely weekend last week and I thought, what better way to celebrate it but by baking a chocolate cake. Because even if you're watching your diet, there are times that you just need a … [Read More...]
Small update on the kids. Ramadan, which started more than two weeks ago, has dramatically changed the way Benjamin rolls with regards to his nap time. He used to sleep at around 12 noon and wake up … [Read More...]
Our ten year old got her first prescription glasses last Saturday. She was beaming with joy saying, "finally, I can see everything clearly now!" Her vision is not perfect anymore, as I would … [Read More...]
Pristine and Benjamin greeted me at the door as if in a contest who gets to hug me first. We wrestle and fall down on the sofa and I said, "Awww, my two babies!" My daughter looked up at me and … [Read More...]
I survived Insanity! Not the mental insanity but Insanity the workout program. During its release, it was dubbed as the hardest workout ever put on DVD. I think it still is! Do a Google search and all articles will tell you it is not easy. But it works so more and more people who want […]
I lived to tell the tale. Today, I am officially an Insanity graduate! Sweaty high fives all around, please! It seems it was just yesterday I finished Month 1 of Insanity and now, I’ve completed the last 4 weeks. For those of you who don’t know what Insanity is, it is a Beach Body workout DVD […]
It’s funny how this post comes after a chocolate cake post but hey, a chocolate treat once in a while helped me retain my sanity…while doing Insanity. Sorry for the lack of updates. Work has been really hectic and I’m a bit exhausted and can’t think or do anything than dinner and bed time by […]
Another week and the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end. Have you tried the best Iftars in the city? We were guests at the grand Iftar at Radisson Blu Deira Creek Hotel - one of my favorite hotels … [Read More...]
* This is part of the series of reviews for Iftars I have been to this Ramadan. * ** SCROLL DOWN FOR A CHANCE TO WIN IFTAR FOR 2 AT 3in1** Usually, almost everything in Dubai can be described … [Read More...]
* This is part of the series of reviews for Iftars I have been to this Ramadan. * ** SCROLL DOWN FOR A CHANCE TO WIN IFTAR FOR 2 AT EWAAN ** Ewaan is an all-day dining restaurant at The Palace … [Read More...]
Hello, my name is Grace and I’m a 30-something expat mom living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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