Lifestyle

Expensive Advice

Take care of yourselves. 💕 Something caught my attention this morning, a notification on the phone says 👇🏼 You have to free some space because the memory is full….and that might stop some programs. فقلت لنفسي… What if we emptied our souls of meaningless excess spaces that annoys us a lot? Painful memories, hurt feelings,… Continue reading Expensive Advice

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Orange Pound Cake

Yesterday was my son’s birthday. When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday, he said “Pound cake.” and “a birthday cake.” Why not! It’s his birthday!!! 🥳 So I made an orange pound cake, and I bought the birthday cake. 😅 To make a pound cake, you need a mixer. Hand mixer or… Continue reading Orange Pound Cake

cooking, Lifestyle

The Classic Spanish Paella

Love seafood? Try Paella. The dish Paella is said to to be a perfect union between different cultures from Spain , the Romans for the pan, and the Arab that brought rice. There is an old story of how an Andalusian king’s servants created rice dishes by mixing the left-overs from royal banquets in large… Continue reading The Classic Spanish Paella

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A Visit to Duke Chapel – History and Architecture

I believe I inherited a lot from my dad. I like nature, but I also appreciate beautiful buildings and architecture. A visit to Duke University and it’s surrounding. We stopped at Sarah Duke gardens. It was absolutely stunning! Then we went to Duke Chapel. One of the most beautiful churches I have been in the… Continue reading A Visit to Duke Chapel – History and Architecture

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Winter Break Travel: A Frozen Tour in Washington DC

Sunday, December 25, 2022 It was 9 °F. I am not used to that kind of temperature. No, thank you! 🥶 I was freezing! My family were taking pictures, my kids were running around the Capitol Hill, and I was just standing there asking them “Are we done yet?” A visit to Capitol Hill -… Continue reading Winter Break Travel: A Frozen Tour in Washington DC

cooking, Lifestyle, Parenting

Making Gingerbread Houses

Making gingerbread houses with kids is so much fun! One tip I’d like to share with you is to glue the gingerbread parts together (with icing) early in the morning before kids wake up. Ones the houses are ready, let the kids have fun and decorate them. As for the candy, you can put anything… Continue reading Making Gingerbread Houses