Growing Up
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Happy Lunar New Year: The Year of the Horse
Wishing you health, happiness, and prosperity for the Year of the Horse! Lunar New Year has always been a time of warmth and togetherness for my family. Growing up, we followed traditions meant…
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Eight Is Great: A Pokémon Birthday Bowling Bash
A Pokemon Bowling Bash to celebrate “Eight is Great” birthday! Turning eight is a milestone worth celebrating, and this year Lady Yeya marked it with a Pokémon‑themed bowling party—because eight is great, and…
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Walk Like an Egyptian: Wonders at the British Museum
Ancient Egypt awaits with history, adventure, and wonders at the wonderful British Museum. Ancient Egypt has a way of capturing imaginations—especially the imaginations of Year 3 students. My daughter is deep into her…
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Goodbye Dry January: Longer Days, I See You
Goodbye, Dry January. The dopamine crash was real. The Christmas decorations and sparkling lights have vanished, leaving the house looking bare and uninspiring. Next year we might just keep everything up until Candlemas.…
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December in Review: Merry & Bright
December always feels like a month wrapped in warmth — festive cheer, birthdays, and the company of friends near and far. Instead of jetting off for “crimbo” to Lanzarote, Morocco, or Tuscany as…
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Elf the Musical on the West End: Festive and Fun
Elf the Musical has returned to London’s West End, so we headed to the Dominion Theatre for a festive afternoon filled with sparkle, laughter, and Christmas magic. When the beloved Christmas classic The…
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A Sparkly Stroll and Lessons & Carols at Westminster Abbey
Christmas in London is a season of quiet glamour—twinkling lights, historic streets, and a timeless charm that makes the city feel beautifully alive. If there’s one thing London does exceptionally well, it’s Christmas…
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A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic Theatre
A Christmas Carol reminds us that generosity and kindness are the true spirit of the season. Charles Dickens’ classic tale follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter miser transformed after encounters with the Ghosts of…
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11th Buddiversary: The Privilege of Watching Your Dog Grow Old
Happy 11th Buddiversary! A sliding door moment 11 years ago when we found Buddy on the suburban streets of Sacramento! They say a dog is a (wo)man’s best friend, but Buddy has taken…
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Advent Season 2025
Advent Sunday marks the beginning of the holiday season. Hope, peace, joy, and love as we wait in anticipation. Advent season is upon us—a joyful time to reflect on hope, peace, joy, and…
