My domestic disasters

Posted on March 9, 2013 by marialeila

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Eight years ago yesterday,  I arrived in Prague with a big red suitcase in tow.  I still have no idea how I packed my entire life in a 25-kilo luggage to begin a new one with my  husband in his … Continue reading →

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DIY: Drawstring bag

Posted on March 5, 2013 by marialeila

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I like to have different little bags for different things when packing for a trip.  There should be one for my underwear, one for electronics such as chargers and batteries, something else for cosmetics and toiletries, and of course, another … Continue reading →

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Homemade Glazed Doughnuts

Posted on February 23, 2013 by marialeila

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As an expat living in Prague, there are foods I crave for that I have no choice but to either make or forget about.  Take for example glazed doughnuts.  A doughnut is not a doughnut for me unless it’s round, … Continue reading →

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Love through the eyes of preschoolers

Posted on February 14, 2013 by marialeila

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Preschool teaching isn’t a walk in the park.   It’s more like a trip to the jungle that leaves me spent and exhausted four days a week.  It does have its compensations such as never having a shortage of funny … Continue reading →

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DIY: Handmade flower from ruffle fabric

Posted on February 9, 2013 by marialeila

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I wanted to make this flower right after I finished sewing my first DIY skirt.  I had a bit of fabric left so I wanted to turn it into an accessory, but pulling myself out of winter malaise to actually … Continue reading →

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Surviving sandfly bites

Posted on December 2, 2012 by marialeila

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They come in many names; sand flies, no-see-um, sand fleas, sand gnats, but they are all the same tiny evil creatures.  Stay away from them because once you’re bitten, you’re in hell. I got devoured by them when we were … Continue reading →

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Getting into sewing/ Ruffle skirt DIY

Posted on November 23, 2012 by marialeila

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I’ve always wanted to learn to sew ever since I can remember.  There were no malls where I grew up and there were only three known dressmakers around.  Imagine the queue at Christmastime when everyone wanted to have something new … Continue reading →

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Welcome to K-Dramaland

Posted on November 14, 2012 by marialeila

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I have to confess, I have given in to Korean dramas. I know, I know, I’m not the type who can be bothered by TV shows in general so this  came to me as a big surprise. I also know … Continue reading →

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On Fifty Shades of Grey

Posted on November 12, 2012 by marialeila

I can’t say I haven’t been warned. Some reviews said Fifty Shades of Grey is the worst book ever while on the flip side people hailed it as the best. I firmly believe that you can’t say you like or … Continue reading →

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