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    Blog,  Education,  Parenthood

    Primary School Series: State vs Independent Schools

    / December 3, 2021

    As if looking at local primary schools isn’t challenging enough, what if you throw independent (private) schools into the mix? Some thoughts on state vs independent schools. In the U.K., you can either…

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  • St. Pauls side view
    Blog,  Home Sweet Home,  London Life,  Parenthood

    With Gratitude on Thanksgiving

    / November 25, 2021

    In addition to turkey, pumpkin pie and American football, Thanksgiving is about gratitude and spending time with family and friends.  My daughter is a big fan of Frozen. No surprise here; I think…

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  • School Art
    Blog,  Education,  Parenthood

    Primary Schools Series: US vs UK Educational System

    / November 24, 2021

    Another milestone is fast approaching in our parenthood journey: selecting a primary school, so what is the difference between the US vs UK educational system? Although London has been home for the past…

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  • Battersea Park Lake View
    Blog,  London for Kids,  London Life,  Toddler Life,  Zoos & Farms

    Days Out: Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

    / November 19, 2021

    Battersea Park Children’s Zoo is a perfect little zoo for little people who love little adventures and little animals.  One of my oldest and dearest friends in London will soon relocate to Zurich…

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  • Bowl of dates
    Baking,  Blog,  Food,  Recipes

    Everyone’s Favourite Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding

    / November 11, 2021

    Everyone’s favourite dessert — sticky toffee pudding is made from date-infused sponge cake and a thick sticky toffee glaze is utterly divine. At home, I try to find creative ways to reduce food…

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  • Great Map NHM
    Blog,  Days Out,  Museums,  Toddler Life

    Days Out: National Maritime Museum

    / November 10, 2021

    Explore England’s rich naval history and enjoy family fun at the National Maritime Museum in the heart of Greenwich.  National Maritime Museum in the Royal London Borough of Greenwich is dedicated to England’s…

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  • Diyas Diwali
    Baking,  Blog,  Food,  Home Sweet Home

    Happy Diwali: Orange & Almond Cake

    / November 4, 2021

    Happy Diwali to all those celebrating this joyous holiday of the Festival of Lights across the Indian subcontinent. This calls for a delicious Orange & Almond Cake to share with family and friends. It’s…

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  • Jack o Lanterns
    Blog,  Home Sweet Home,  London Life,  Toddler Life

    A Happy Spooktacular Halloween

    / November 1, 2021

    Ghosts, goblins and witches! Oh my! Halloween is upon us. Hope you had a very spooktacular Halloween! Halloween is definitely one of our favourite autumn festivities. Kenz and I have fond childhood memories…

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  • Japanese Maple Kew Gardens
    Blog,  Days Out,  London for Kids,  London Life,  Toddler Life

    Days Out: Autumn Foliage at Kew Gardens

    / October 29, 2021

    Visiting Kew Gardens, an enchanting botanic garden in southwest London, is a special treat for the entire family with the gorgeous autumn foliage.  My mom friend and I organised an outing to Kew…

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  • Breast Cancer Wear it Pink
    Blog,  Parenthood

    Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    / October 26, 2021

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Show your support through small acts of kindness to anyone who has been affected by cancer.  I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that October is…

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Mauritius Island Mama and Baby

Hello. This is Lily here and welcome to my corner of the world! I’m a Californian living in London with my beautiful family. Celebrating life’s little joys.

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