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Have you been looking for some cute or classic graduation gift ideas? 18 plus years have passed in the blink of an eye and it is time for not one but two graduates in our family – a college grad and a newly minted high school grad! It’s been a Read More …
I believe in the power of positivity and being joyful and happy every day. When the times are tough and the going gets rough… Happiness is STILL a choice YOU can make. Here is my favorite collection of Best Happy Quotes, quotes about happiness and being happy to help you Read More …
Google Web Story is the new kid on the blog joining Snap Chat, Instagram Stories and Tik Tok. More and more people are going towards these bite-sized content and if you want to jump in on the fun here are 10 Easy steps and tips (a short tutorial) for creating Read More …
The much awaited Eataly Dallas opened its doors in December and I can’t be more excited – so many foods to buy and pasta to try! The Italian marketplace located inside North Park Mall is a haven for Italophiles and Dallas foodies. Featuring over 10000 high-quality Italian products, a culinary Read More …
February is one of my favorite months! I always look forward to creating some fun memories and enjoy simple family traditions for Valentine’s Day. Nothing extravagant, just little things that make the kids and our furry kid feel a little extra special! It is also my son’s birthday month which Read More …
Do you miss going to coffee shops? We do too… I have been learning to make a few coffee house style drinks at home these days. I have a feeling that this Butter Pecan Latte is going to be my new favorite, perfect for those cozy Fall mornings. Back to Read More …
Looking for some eco-friendly products and tips for cleaning your homes for the next few months till is safe to have the cleaning crew come through? Me too! Thanks to Miss. Rona, we have added one more item to our endless to-do list – cleaning our homes. I HATE cleaning, Read More …
Fashions fade, style is eternal. Yves Saint Laurent Fashion is fleeting, STYLE is forever … I believe that our style should reflect who we are as a person, it is all about taste, lifestyle and choices. Look beyond brands and trends to look for a personal style, colors and things Read More …
Whether you call it Lemon Ginger Tea or Lemon Ginger Water, this yellow elixir of ginger, lemon, turmeric is a great way to start your morning. It gives you a dose of antioxidants, freshens your breath, boosts your immunity and improves your skin! We know we all need that immunity Read More …
15 years ago if you had asked me why I love or rather why I live in Plano – I would have given you just two reasons, good schools and easy to travel from. My Blog is called Outside Suburbia for a reason! We loved getting out of the suburbs…. it Read More …
When we travel I don’t typically seek out Instagrammy locations but seek out experiences. But when we are home in Dallas it is fun to find Instagram spots on weekends when we don’t have baseball games, plans with friends or other commitments. We have vibrant murals, neat architecture and cool Read More …
This year I’m thankful for the amazing safari experiences in East Africa where we got to see the Great Migration and so many other amazing wildlife. Africa has been a big bucketlist destination for us and so excited that we got to check it off this year. Waking up to Read More …
Sun Salutation is probably the most popular Yoga sequence and how I usually start my day. Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation consists of 12 yoga poses and is best to be practiced in the morning in order to wake up the body and greet the sun. Making a practice of Read More …
Easy and packed with nature’s bounty, green smoothies are how I start my busy days. I change it up with the season, add some mangoes in summer, a persimmon or two in fall, dragon fruit when I find it in the market but this Simple Acai Green Smoothie always a Read More …
This year just whizzed by, it feels like just a couple of months ago that I was writing about our Travel Highlights of 2016! With Miss S starting college this year and D playing for his school team, we found ourselves jugging different responsibilities and emotions. We started the year Read More …
As I popped the last macorna almond and washed it down with some sherry in Seville and pondered – Is it really hard to stick to a vegetarian diet when traveling?! Friends always ask isn’t it hard to find vegan or vegetarian food in a meat predominant culture or offbeat Read More …