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  • Dirty dishes in a sink
    Family,  The Kitchen Sink

    An Unexpected Source Of Wisdom Hidden In Your Kitchen

    Sometimes I make plans that get tossed out the window, and sometimes I make so many dirty dishes that I wish I could toss them out the window. 

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    Kids Digital Activities

    8 Digital Activities for Kids Stuck Inside (a.k.a. a quarantine-days kids care package)

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  • Vintage Postcards In Boxes
    Expat Life,  The Kitchen Sink

    Postcard No. 1 – Bahrain

    From time to time, I’ll be sharing stories from my travels. They will be a collection of “postcards” from the road. Unlike my other work, these posts will not be essays. Rather, they will be un-edited on-the-go reflections made while staring out car windows, waiting in airport terminals, or enjoying a meal of new and exciting flavors. I hope you enjoy this slight detour in our journey together!

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    Postcard No. 2 – Singapore

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    The Ups And Downs Of A Nomadic Homebody On A Family Gap Year

    October 6, 2023
  • Spring Cleaning Season Has Arrived!
    On Being,  The Kitchen Sink

    Death Cleaning, Minimalism, and Decluttering: The Many Faces Of Spring Cleaning

    I'm not a neat freak by any stretch of the imagination, and I've accepted mess and disorganization as one of my more natural states. But if I'm being honest, it also drives me crazy! It's aggravating to dip in and out of chaos, with seemingly little control of when or why, and while minimalism could foreseeably cure this ailment, it just isn't a practical option for me at the moment.  So what's an overwhelmed, clutter-detesting woman who has commitment issues that prevent her from going all-in with minimalism do? Spring cleaning!

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I’m a dog lover, chocolate addict, warm bread sniffer, slow tea sipper, blank notebook hoarder, nomadic homebody. I seek out opportunities to live my life on purpose.


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