I came across the podcast with Debbie Millman and realy enjoyed listening to it. She said “Busy is a decision”, and that it has become a cultural cachet to use I’m to busy as an excuse not to do the […]
Our desert oasis vacation
How is your spring break going on so far? Have you managed to get some time off work and head for a special family getaway? As my twins are still school age kids, and out of school on a spring […]
Homemade Lebanese stuffed grape leaves
Eating home-cooked meals has become a habit in our family. At weekends we cook together. We divvy up responsibilities and tackle the tasks like a true dream team meant to be. Most of the time we’re opting for healthier food […]
Live to ride, ride to live!
Ladies and Gems I present to you my Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 CVO. After giving birth to our twins, my husband gave me this sweetheart for my birthday and at the same time saved me from living a conventional mommy […]
We exercise for our brain
Exercise is my biggest mood enhancer. I’ve grown to love working out in the morning, and by the end feel energized and ready to take on the day. I don’t exercise to lose weight, lower my blood pressure or improve […]
Grocery shopping but make it fashion!
As I’m a busy mum, I don’t feel like putting lots of effort in than my usual relaxed and effortless look when leaving the house. My primary driver is to feel comfortable in the clothing I wear, but l also […]
Polish pierogi conga style
As a Polish native, I’m expected to know how to make homemade pierogi. For those unfamiliar with the term pierogi, I’m referring to dumplings. Well, sometimes I wish I could forget because the process is time-consuming, and quite tedious […]
We are our homes
Have you already found your home away from home? I left my childhood home when I was in my early twenties; I travelled through Europe went to Italy, Greece, Spain, France and lived in Ireland, Jersey, Holland, and Oman […]
Great opportunities
Scott Belsky said that great opportunities don’t have “great opportunity” in the subject line. A couple of years back I joined this hot company which seemed to be a great opportunity to me. The moment I quit I felt so […]
Fabric(ated) Fractures
How do you feel about this wall? I find it so vibrant and diverse. Last week I was lucky enough to see the group exhibition featuring works by Bangladeshi, South Asian, and Southeast Asian artists opened in Alserkal Avenue with […]