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LATEST ARTICLES ( 222 )

• To My Friend, Part Deux.

  My friend is going through a bit of a rough time and I figured this may help her. She is a silent reader and I know she won’t comment and if she does it is... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Attention Seeking

  

  English: Attention (Photo credit: Wikipedia)First let’s look at a definition:Enjoying the attention of others is quite socially acceptable. In some instances,... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• To My Friend…

  I truly believe everything no matter how shit it is well…it’s all a test from god. No matter how bad things are now just know this time next year no matter wher... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ed Sheeran for Mums

  

  My favourite album is definitely Ed Sheeran’s right now. I get through that whole album at least twice during my ab workout. Love it.The A Team, Drunk and Wake... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Is Kuwait Getting MORE Expensive?

  

  What do you think? Of course we have inflation, everywhere does but is it getting really expensive? Are you paying the same as you were or similar 5kd more for... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Super Cute Gift Idea

  

  I saw this on this site Fantastic for mums and teachers! I’m definitely going to be giving a few gift cards out from Aloooi and Oodie like this! Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Teaching Our Little Ones to Swim

  

  can be a truly frightening and fun experience. We started off in April in an above the gound pool on our roof. Back then he wouldn’t even get in without me.... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Things We Get ‘used’ to as Expats but Don’t Necessarily Like

  

  Many of us arrive here and are absolutely horrified at how ‘lazy’ Kuwaitis seem to be. Beeping outside a baqala for a pint of milk and having the little baqala... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fun Soap for Kids!

  

  German Goodies hooked me up with some freebies to try out! I have been reviewing everything for the last month! Last night we tried the kids soap! Hahaha it’s... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Kuwait Weather, Colds and Flu in Our Little Ones

  

  It’s that time of year when all our little ones are coming down with the cold/flu, we started exactly a week ago. Oodie first and then Alooi, I left them for th... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Great Cover Photos for Facebook!

  

  Want to spice up your facebook cover page?I found these on Covermyfb.com.There’s a whole bunch of categories. I picked out the ones that I liked. I found these... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Think Deep Burgundy

  

  Forget black, forget navy… This autumn/fall we are steering away from those colours and heading towards deep burgundy. I like it but it also means I need some... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Silky Soft Hair for Mums

  

  Don’t get to shower much these days? Babies take their toll on you. There are days we just don’t have the time to shower. Isn’t it sad? All worth it though... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Everyday 3000 Children Try This for the First Time

  

  Three nights ago, I was at Starbucks, beside me there were four boys. Boys, not men. Three out of four were smoking. These boys just passed by hips. They were... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• I Have a Parrot in My House

  

  Today I called our khadama from her room, (she was having her mid-afternoon nap/coffee/tea break). As I shouted her name (I live at the opposite end of the... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• No Helium Needed for Your Next Kids Party!

  

  Just found this! Amazing! Vinegar and baking soda! They won’t float like helium but cool science experiment and fun for kids of all ages! Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Jump! Jump! Jump Around!

  

  It’s almost that time of year were swimming is a no, no. I need something to occupy the kids now that Autumn is almost on its way. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lifesaver for Colds

  

  This has been an absolutely life saver the last few days. I picked it up in the UK. I don’t think you can find it here, boots ‘may’ have it. It’s fantastic.... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Door is Open, Run!

  

  “When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Beautiful by Bethany Dillon

  

  Like the title says, this song is truely beautiful. Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION