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Sep 04 2016
09:00 PM

Preparing Your Eldest Child For A New Baby

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Foreword I scrambled my thoughts together to write a parenting post gathered from my first hand experience on how I prepared Tracy deal with the arrival of her little brother Fares, and how I helped her adjust. I must say that these are in no way foolproof, nor have I read ...
Sep 01 2016
09:38 PM

Lebanese Fine Dining At Bou Melhem

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If you think that Lebanese restaurants are stuck in a rut, then you definitely haven’t tried Bou Melhem, which gives the industry a run for their money. Never have I witnessed such service, from the speed of the dishes being placed on the table, to the attentiveness of ...
Aug 13 2016
12:02 PM

Summer Nights At Amethyste Phoenicia Lounge

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When one thinks of the staple Beiruti hotel, Phoenicia is the first name that comes to mind. This low key spot is an integral part of the city and hides a little gem that goes by the name of Amethyste. This lounge combines the renowned cuisine of Phoenicia’s top chefs ...
Aug 08 2016
10:48 PM

Restaurant Review: Coast

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I love cities with a waterfront and I’m lucky enough to live in Lebanon that brings the sea to life with endless dining options of various cuisines along the coast. I’m particularly fond of Zaitunay Bay and the stroll on the dock, and although the sun can be ...
Jul 27 2016
09:06 PM

7 Hours In Athens

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What do you do when you have a long layover at the airport? Make the most of it, go out and explore! That’s exactly what I did when my husband and I landed in Greece awaiting our flight back home. In fact we had a total of 7 hours from touchdown to take-off, so it […]
Jul 23 2016
10:28 AM

10 Tips For Surviving The Terrible Twos

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My daughter Tracy’s 3rd birthday is around the corner, and reflecting on the past year, or what is known as the ‘terrible twos’, I thought it would be a good idea to share my survival tips with my mom readers who are approaching this phase. 1. Put a ...

Preparing Your Eldest Child For A New Baby

Sep 04 2016

9:00 pm

Preparing Your Eldest Child For A New Baby

Foreword I scrambled my thoughts together to write a parenting post gathered from my first hand experience on how I prepared Tracy deal with the arrival of her little brother Fares, and how I helped her adjust. I must say that these are in no way foolproof, nor have I read about them in any […]

- Lebanese Fine Dining At Bou Melhem
  
  1 September 2016, 9:38 PM 0 748
  
  If you think that Lebanese restaurants are stuck in a rut, then you definitely haven’t tried Bou Melhem, which gives the industry a run for their money. Never have I witnessed such service, from the speed of the dishes being placed on the table, to the attentiveness of the waiters and the ...
  
  Summer Nights At Amethyste Phoenicia Lounge
  
  13 August 2016, 12:02 PM 0 1462
  
  When one thinks of the staple Beiruti hotel, Phoenicia is the first name that comes to mind. This low key spot is an integral part of the city and hides a little gem that goes by the name of Amethyste. This lounge combines the renowned cuisine of Phoenicia’s top chefs with a chill pool ...
- Restaurant Review: Coast
  
  8 August 2016, 10:48 PM 0 1680
  
  I love cities with a waterfront and I’m lucky enough to live in Lebanon that brings the sea to life with endless dining options of various cuisines along the coast. I’m particularly fond of Zaitunay Bay and the stroll on the dock, and although the sun can be unbearable at noon, a ...
  
  7 Hours In Athens
  
  27 July 2016, 9:06 PM 0 2009
  
  What do you do when you have a long layover at the airport? Make the most of it, go out and explore! That’s exactly what I did when my husband and I landed in Greece awaiting our flight back home. In fact we had a total of 7 hours from touchdown to take-off, so it […]
- 10 Tips For Surviving The Terrible Twos
  
  23 July 2016, 10:28 AM 0 2189
  
  My daughter Tracy’s 3rd birthday is around the corner, and reflecting on the past year, or what is known as the ‘terrible twos’, I thought it would be a good idea to share my survival tips with my mom readers who are approaching this phase. 1. Put a positive spin on your ...
  
  Summer Destination: Beit Nazha
  
  11 July 2016, 7:59 PM 0 2656
  
  Nestled in the old souk of Byblos is the traditional Lebanese restaurant, Beit Nazha, where Zomato held a recent brunch. We were introduced to the concept, the food, and the management whose mission is to serve great tasting food up to the customer’s satisfaction. The table setup was ...
- The Free Nail Whitening Hack
  
  27 June 2016, 8:15 PM 0 3365
  
  I have always had an issue with my nails. I started applying nail polish 10 to 15 years ago and have done so religiously on a weekly basis. I do my best to apply a good base coat to protect my nails but somehow they seemed to turn yellow after each polish application and removal. […]
  
  SUD Restaurant’s Summer Menu
  
  18 June 2016, 1:15 PM 0 3805
  
  Sud is a restaurant in Mar Mikhael which I frequent with my husband on certain occasions and with my friends for a girls night out. I love its location tucked away in a calm courtyard amidst the hustle and bustle of Beirut. Last weekend we were treated to a dinner at Sud to try out […]