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• Fold and Iron Clothes Even When They Are Dirty!

  

  Yes, apparently this is ok. These trousers were in Oodie’s drawer. Apparently my maid, after two years didn’t understand that we wash our clothes when they are... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Update on the Imminent Kitty Birth

  

  Update: as of 7.15am, there are no babies… Minnie is calm ‘Ish’ still very affection and wanting lots of attention. I opened the back door to let her out this... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Birth is Imminent!

  

  LOL. Around a month ago, a close friend who was visiting for coffee came running in from outside and said, ‘have you seen Minnie?’Minnie is my one year old... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• No Maid and We Had Pancakes for Breakfast!

  

  Usually, my maid floats around in the morning doing very little, she was more of a hindrance than a help. She left last night and I was dreading the Morning... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Maids… Just Strangers in Our Homes.

  

  Today, my half Mexican/half Filipino maid left and good riddance is what I have to say. Last night as I packed her things (yes, I packed her things- my last mai... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Homemade Cheesecake Using Kiri!

  

  Yes, really! Today, I had family day and as always, I like to take my mother in law a dessert since I’m the dessert queen!It was last minute, our maid is leavin... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baladiya Back to Rip Down Our Trees and Shrubs

  

  Yesterday, I noticed the Baladiya here pulling down trees, ripping out shrubs, what is your problem? One man had a pretty little hedge of bushes- ok, perhaps... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Karkoosha

  

  Ramadan is coming! That means it’s almost Kaftan season again! Karkoosha has some beautiful kaftans and bishts! The prices range from 65-600. Suits every budget! Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Are the Prices Too High? Kuwait Economy on the Rise

  

  Recently, I passed by the local jamiya (the co-op), I grabbed a few items and was amazed at the bill. For around 4 items, I had paid almost 10kd……… that’s... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pepsi Co. Screw up Over Racist Ad

  Netizens are railing against a new soft drink advertisement that is being called the “most racist commercial in history.” On Wednesday, a spokeswoman for PepsiC... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Life Isn’t About the Sunshine, It’s About Learning to Dance in the Rain.

  

  Ever hear the quote? When life gives you oranges, make orange juice? I wanted to write about something for awhile but have been trying to figure out a way to... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Guys- Learn Road Etiquette

  

  Ok… I am one very angry lady right now… Twice in two days I have been pushed into a corner… in my car by chauvinistic a$$e$. You would think after many years... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• It’s That Time of Year Again, Ladies…. Yes, Time to Sort the Summer Wardrobe.

  

  Last year we loved our shirts and our belts… This year, what are we loving?It seems LACE… Be it cotton with a lace design or chiffon with a lace overlay… Lace... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Prince Michael Dating a Kuwaitia

  

  This is not coming from my mouth, I’m only sourcing. Apparently Prince Michael has been dining a Kuwaitia Princess (according to The Daily Mail) Now, first of... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 CELEB, ENTERTAINMENT

• Help Me Spread Awareness in Kuwait for World Lupus Day on May 10th.

  

  A cause close to my heart, why? Because… I suffer from it. I was diagnosed in November 2012 with Lupus- shock? No, not really. After many, many years of ‘not... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ladies, It’s Time to Join the Police in Dubai

  

  Just saw this via Q8PingYes, it seems the female police women in Dubai have got themselves all a ferrari……………………LOL.That means Dubai now has a few Ferrari’s in... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mama Litas – a Little of Mexico in Kuwait

  

  Last night, BoKhaloodie (you can read his review HERE) and I got invited to Mama Lita’s. It was muy bueno!The owner is half Kuwaiti/half Mexican. I actually... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fintas-Fix the ADs!

  

  We were passing through Fintas al bahar yesterday and BoKhalid and I at the same time ‘whaaaaaat is that?’. The AD was completely back to front. Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Experience with the International Vetinary Hospital, Kuwait

  

  Around a month ago, Bailey got very sick. We weren’t sure what was wrong and she quickly went down ill over a period of 24hours. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Jamie Oliver Needs Your Help!

  

  Just received an email from Jamie Oliver re child poverty and feeding the poor. Please take some time to read through this. ‘I wanted to take some time to... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION