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To Market, To Market

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

In the short period of time between our return to Tokyo and the start of school we decided to head to the World-Famous Tsukiji Fish Market {also, by the way, a terrific activity for a family with jet lag, still … Continue reading →

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Holla Challah!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Big Cutie’s last unit in Social Studies this year was the Middle East.  So for my last Mommy baking assignment for school, she asked me to make a super-sized challah to share with her class.  There’s nothing better than the smell of … Continue reading →

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Personalized Aprons with Bling!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Yesterday I featured the Valentine’s Cookie Decorating Party The Cuties and I hosted last weekend.  Our party favors to our guests were personalized aprons for everyone to wear while they were knee-deep in frosting.  Back in the States, I would … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love a Sugar Buzz

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and there’s nothing a bunch of little girls love more than a day filled with sugar! So I invited a few of The Cuties’ friends and their Mommies over for an afternoon of decorating cookies.  I … Continue reading →

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Molecular Tapas Bar

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

I know I talk about food a LOT here, but since Tokyo just surpassed Paris in having more Michelin-starred restaurants, you can kind of understand why! Last night, Cute Husband and I were finally able to go out and celebrate … Continue reading →

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L’Shana Tova, Asian-Style

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

L’shana Tova to our Jewish friends and family this Rosh Hashanah. This is the first {of what we know will be many} holiday we have spent on our own in our new home and country.  Services at our new synagogue were … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ in Japan!

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

We finished unpacking the kitchen and I’m ready to start learning to cook Japanese food!  In the meantime, here’s a tour of the new place~ This is looking in from the living room and dining room area {I’m a huge … Continue reading →

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I Just Might Never Leave….

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Yeah, yeah.  I know it’s only been a month and we’re totally still in the “honeymoon” phase of life as expats, but wait until you see my day today. For starters, this was a big day for me.  While I’ve … Continue reading →

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My Poor Kitchen Threw Up

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

Our air shipment of household goods arrived this week, which contained mostly kitchen items. This is a good place to comment on “delivery” in Japan.  In America, an appointment or delivery is scheduled for a window of two to four … Continue reading →

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Simple Summer Snack Smiles

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

Love me some alliteration. The Cuties had a gaggle of other girlies over this weekend for a “clubhouse” meeting and wanted some special snacks on short notice.  I ran to the grocery store and spied some 100 calorie mini ice … Continue reading →

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